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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,385 sqft

1217 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.57 acresLot Size
1967Year Built
$611/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Nestled into the sun drenched Lafayette hillside up a private drive in the prestigious Happy Valley neighborhood, rests this classic 4 bedroom/2.5 bath, 2385 sq ft original Jack Marchant home. Built in 1967, Marchant was long acknowledged as a leading force in the movement of suburban design embracing the “Modern California Living” concept. With the unmistakable influence of world renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Marchant was known for his walls of glass, open beam ceilings, generous living...Nestled into the sun drenched Lafayette hillside up a private drive in the prestigious Happy Valley neighborhood, rests this classic 4 bedroom/2.5 bath, 2385 sq ft original Jack Marchant home. Built in 1967, Marchant was long acknowledged as a leading force in the movement of suburban design embracing the “Modern California Living” concept. With the unmistakable influence of world renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Marchant was known for his walls of glass, open beam ceilings, generous living room with striking floor to ceiling fireplace and formal dining room with his hallmark “expansive views”. A large family room opens to the eat- in kitchen ideal for family gatherings. The cozy wood paneled fourth bedroom doubles as an office or guest room. On .57 acres with sweeping views of the hillside and Mount Diablo, mature trees and landscaping, wrap around deck, patio and a sparkling pool. Close to downtown Lafayette shops, restaurants, BART &Hwy 24. Top rated schools.
  • Listed by: Sherrie Perlstein DRE #00925213 • Pacific Union International
Listing closed: 09/20/2018 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40835874
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,725,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

98.4%

Lafayette, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Pacific Union International, Sherrie Perlstein, DRE #00925213

Sold By Pacific Union International, Traci Miller, DRE #01038042

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Property Information for 1217 Upper Happy Valley Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • City: LAFAYETTE
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: UPPER HAPPY VLY
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage
  • View: Hills, Mt Diablo, Valley

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Lot Size: 0.57 AC / 24,829 SF

Features

Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room, Stone, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Parquet, Tile, Carpet
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Hookups Only, In Laundry Room
  • Pool Type: In Ground
  • Pool: Yes
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Primary Bath Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile
  • Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 1 Zone A/C
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Water - Public

Lot / Property Details

Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Security Alarm - Owned, Water Heater Gas, Window Coverings
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Level, Up Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 24829
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 24829.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2385
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Patio, Terraced Down, Terraced Up
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Acres: 0.57
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Lafayette (925) 280-3900
  • Directions to Property: Deerhill or Happy Valley to Upper Happy Valley
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 247-040-014-0
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • 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 1217 Upper Happy Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 20, 2018

Sold

EBRD #40835874

$1,457,000—
Sep 20, 2018

Sold

MLSListings #CC40835874

$1,457,000—
Sep 7, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #631223751

$1,457,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/20/2018

Sold

EBRD #40835874

$1,457,000
09/20/2018

Sold

MLSListings #CC40835874

$1,457,000
09/07/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #631223751

$1,457,000

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

Public records

1217 Upper Happy Valley Road

Beds

3

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,385 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,385 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

24,829 SqFt

Schools near 1217 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: 1217 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
$1,457,000
4
2,385
24,829
–
4
3
2,153
50,965
$3,350,000
5
4,177
21,780
$2,700,000
5
5,502
37,026
$2,500,000
5
3,610
30,492
$2,250,000
4
2,599
21,780

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