1149 Brown Ave

Lafayette, CA 94549

$1,685,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,059 Sq. Ft.
$818 / Sq. Ft.
2,059
Sq. Ft.
$818
per Sq. Ft.
Sold 12/30/20
Sold 12/30/20
a front view of a house with a yard

Description

Live and thrive in a work of art designed by renowned architect Donald Olsen whose purist mid-century Kutsky House blends here with contemporary flexible-use space and a connection with amazing outdoor venues. This single-story home showcases awe-inspiring views, privacy, ideal southern exposure and a park-like lawn. Notable features include stunning walls of windows, custom carved door by sculptor Stan Dann, bands of clerestory, and French doors that capture the natural light and invite in the splendor...Live and thrive in a work of art designed by renowned architect Donald Olsen whose purist mid-century Kutsky House blends here with contemporary flexible-use space and a connection with amazing outdoor venues. This single-story home showcases awe-inspiring views, privacy, ideal southern exposure and a park-like lawn. Notable features include stunning walls of windows, custom carved door by sculptor Stan Dann, bands of clerestory, and French doors that capture the natural light and invite in the splendor of the terrain dotted with redwoods and oak trees. There are four bedrooms and three bathrooms, including a guest suite with a private entry. A bonus room, also with private entry, provides opportunity for fantastic remote learning, home office, media or workout space, or private quarters for multigenerational living. The expansive garage with second story art studio has potential as an office or ADU. Only minutes to town, BART, shopping, restaurants and top rated Lafayette schools!

Listing Agents

  1. Stella Tsakonas and Stephanie Mull

    Stella Tsakonas and Stephanie Mull

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    DRE #01363574

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  2. Stella Tsakonas

    Stella Tsakonas

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  3. Stephanie Mull

    Stephanie Mull

    Listing Agent

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    DRE #01955633

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  4. Stephanie Mull

    Stephanie Mull

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Property Details for 1149 Brown Avenue

City
LAFAYETTE
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
Other
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Mid Century Modern
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Workshop in Garage
View
Hills
LISTING UPDATED: 05/20/2022 02:40 PM

Property Details for 1149 Brown Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #40929751
Days on Compass11
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1955
Lot Size1.25 AC / 54,450 SF
CountyContra Costa County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Stella Tsakonas and Stephanie Mull, DRE #01363574; Compass, Stella Tsakonas, DRE #01363574; Compass, Stephanie Mull, DRE #01955633

Sold By RED OAK REALTY, Ana Forest, DRE #01234464

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Building Information for 1149 Brown Avenue

Stories1Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size1.25 AC / 54,450 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,985 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,212

Property Taxes

$1,773

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1149 Brown Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: In Closet
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Workshop
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Kitchen, Living Room, Loft, Workshop
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 1 Zone A/C
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Septic Tank, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Double Strapped Water Htr, Mirrored Closet Door(s), Natural Gas Connected
  • Builder/Architect: Donald Olsen
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Lot Description: Backyard, Garden, Landscape Back, Pool Site, Premium Lot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 54450
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 54450.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2059
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Street Level: 3 Baths, 4 Bedrooms, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Garden, Garden/Play, Landscape Back, Patio
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Acres: 1.25
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Lafayette (925) 280-3900
  • Directions to Property: Deerhill Road to Brown Ave.
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 232-080-005-1
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900
  • High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900

Property History for 1149 Brown Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 30, 2020

Sold

MLSListings #CC40929751

$1,685,000—
Dec 30, 2020

Sold

EBRD #40929751

$1,685,000—
Dec 30, 2020

Sold

RESFAR #40929751

$1,685,000—
Dec 18, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #686542784

$1,685,000—
Nov 29, 2020

Pending

RESFAR #40929751

—
Nov 29, 2020

Pending

EBRD #40929751

—
Nov 29, 2020

Pending

MLSListings #CC40929751

—
Nov 18, 2020

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40929751

$1,595,000—
Nov 18, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC40929751

$1,595,000—
Nov 18, 2020

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40929751

$1,595,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/30/2020

Sold

MLSListings #CC40929751

$1,685,000
12/30/2020

Sold

EBRD #40929751

$1,685,000
12/30/2020

Sold

RESFAR #40929751

$1,685,000
12/18/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #686542784

$1,685,000
11/29/2020

Pending

RESFAR #40929751

—
11/29/2020

Pending

EBRD #40929751

—
11/29/2020

Pending

MLSListings #CC40929751

—
11/18/2020

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40929751

$1,595,000
11/18/2020

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC40929751

$1,595,000
11/18/2020

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40929751

$1,595,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1149 Brown Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,407,161Additions$430,261Total$1,837,422
Tax Record2025$21,281 ($1,773 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,870 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,870 SqFtStories1Lot Size54,450 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955Year Renovated1970ZoningR2CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN232-080-005-1

Schools near 1149 Brown Avenue

This home is within Acalanes Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public - K to 5
M. H. Stanley Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Acalanes High School
Public - 9 to 12
Acalanes Center For Independent Study
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Happy Valley Elementary School
PublicK to 5

M. H. Stanley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Acalanes High School
Public9 to 12

Acalanes Center For Independent Study
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Stella Tsakonas and Stephanie Mull, DRE #01363574; Compass, Stella Tsakonas, DRE #01363574; Compass, Stephanie Mull, DRE #01955633

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