Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,785 sqft
1216 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.7 acresLot Size
1953Year Built
$718/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Tucked back from the road, this charming single-level home is filled with natural light and opens to a spectacular backyard oasis with sparkling pool and lush gardens. The loved home with traditional details features high ceilings, oak hardwood floors, and large picture windows. The flexible floorplan includes two spacious living areas, an updated kitchen, and spacious bedrooms. The main house is 2137± Sq. Ft. and features two spacious bedrooms with two full baths. The primary bedroom includes an...Tucked back from the road, this charming single-level home is filled with natural light and opens to a spectacular backyard oasis with sparkling pool and lush gardens. The loved home with traditional details features high ceilings, oak hardwood floors, and large picture windows. The flexible floorplan includes two spacious living areas, an updated kitchen, and spacious bedrooms. The main house is 2137± Sq. Ft. and features two spacious bedrooms with two full baths. The primary bedroom includes an en-suite bath and sliding glass door to the backyard. The adjacent guest cottage connected by the roof line is 648± Sq. Ft. with one bedroom, office space with a Murphy bed and a full bath – perfect for use as a guest suite, home office, or au-pair unit depending on your needs. The private backyard with mature gardens and pool offers a calming escape as well as a venue for summer pool parties and dining al fresco. Located in the sought-after neighborhood of Happy Valley, this home is only 20 miles from downtown San Francisco, offering the unique ability to be close to everything while retreating to privacy. Just minutes from the bustling restaurant district of Downtown Lafayette, the property is also conveniently located near the Lafayette Reservoir, Oakwood Athletic Club, Orinda, etc.

Listing Agent

  1. Dana Green

    Dana Green

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01482454

    P: (925) 339-1918

Listing closed: 06/29/2023 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 41028933

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,950,000

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

97.0%

Lafayette, CA

9 comparable properties found

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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Sold 01/30/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Sold 05/23/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Dana Green, DRE #01482454

Sold By Rainmaker Real Estate, Joshua Chavez, DRE #01827938

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Property Information for 1216 Upper Happy Valley Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • City: LAFAYETTE
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: UPPER HAPPY VLY
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Ranch
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage/Parking: Detached Garage
  • View: Wooded
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Lot Size: 0.70 AC / 30,492 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Family Room, Fireplace Insert, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile, Carpet
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Closet, Washer
  • Pool Type: In Ground
  • Pool: Private
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker Hookup, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area, Kitchen/Family Combo, Guest Quarters
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Stall Shower, Updated Baths, Window
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tub, Updated Baths, Double Sinks, Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 2 Or 2+ Zones A/C
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: Solar Pool Owned, Solar Electrical Owned
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Central Vacuum, Garage Door Opener, Mirrored Closet Door(s), Other, Double Strapped Water Htr
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding, Brick Skirt
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Slab
  • Lot Description: Creek Front, Irregular, Level, Premium Lot, Backyard, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 30492
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 30492.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2785
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Tool Shed, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Partial Fence, Swimming Pool
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Acres: 0.7
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Lafayette (925) 280-3900
  • Directions to Property: El Nido Ranch Rd to Upper Happy Valley Rd
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 246-170-013-6
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900
  • High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900

Property History for 1216 Upper Happy Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 29, 2023

Sold

CRMLS #41028933

$2,000,000
Jun 29, 2023

Sold

MLSListings #CC41028933

$2,000,000
Jun 29, 2023

Sold

EBRD #41028933

$2,000,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/29/2023

Sold

CRMLS #41028933

$2,000,000
06/29/2023

Sold

MLSListings #CC41028933

$2,000,000
06/29/2023

Sold

EBRD #41028933

$2,000,000

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

Public Records for 1216 Upper Happy Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,591,812Additions$530,604Total$2,122,416
Tax Record2025$24,677 ($2,056 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,118 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,118 SqFtStories1Lot Size30,492 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953Year Renovated1980ZoningR20CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN246-170-013

Schools near 1216 Upper Happy Valley Road

This home is within Acalanes Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1216 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
$2,000,000
3
2,785
30,492
5
3
2,710
17,424
3
2
1,645
17,424
$1,880,000
3
2,235
37,897
2
2
1,726
21,780
$2,250,000
4
2,599
21,780

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