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Last Sold Price
5 beds3,866 sqft$1,114/sqft
3840 Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.78 acresLot Size
1947Year Built
$1,114/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Tucked behind a gate in the heart of Happy Valley, this timeless home features stunning living spaces surrounded by manicured gardens. With Carmel charm, a tree-lined path leads to the light-filled entry hall and spacious living room. The single-story floorplan with wonderful indoor/outdoor living flows features an updated kitchen designed for serious chefs as well as casual dining and is adjacent to the family room. The park-like yard is a gardener’s dream, with spaces for entertaining as well as...Tucked behind a gate in the heart of Happy Valley, this timeless home features stunning living spaces surrounded by manicured gardens. With Carmel charm, a tree-lined path leads to the light-filled entry hall and spacious living room. The single-story floorplan with wonderful indoor/outdoor living flows features an updated kitchen designed for serious chefs as well as casual dining and is adjacent to the family room. The park-like yard is a gardener’s dream, with spaces for entertaining as well as everyday enjoyment. Wander along the sparkling pool past the bright pink Azaleas to two turf lawns, mature landscaping, inviting brick patios, and gated garden with raised beds. This rare, gated enclave with 5 homes offers a prestigious setting perfectly paired with a magical neighborhood feel. The ideal location is within steps of Happy Valley Elementary, downtown shops and restaurants, BART, Hwy. 24/680, top-rated schools, Oakwood Athletic Club & the Lafayette Reservoir and Rim Trail.

Listing Agent

  1. Dana Green

    Dana Green

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01482454

    P: (925) 339-1918

Listing closed: 05/09/2022 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40990129

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$4,100,000

Avg days on market

17

Sale-to-list ratio

97.1%

Lafayette, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Dana Green, DRE #01482454

Sold By Compass, Meredith Peterson, DRE #01310587

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Property Information for 3840 Happy Valley Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • City: LAFAYETTE
  • Dist Neighborhood Subdiv: HAPPY VALLEY
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage/Parking: Attached Garage, Carport - 1, Int Access From Garage
  • Total # Parking Spaces: 2
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Lot Size: 0.78 AC / 33,846 SF
Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Family Room, Fireplace Insert, Living Room, Raised Hearth, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile, Carpet
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets, Sink
  • Pool Type: In Ground, Pool Cover
  • Pool: Private
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Island, Microwave, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths, Double Sinks, Window
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Double Sinks, Walk-In Closet 2+, Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 2 Or 2+ Zones A/C
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More, Fireplace(s)
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: Solar Electrical Owned
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Water Heater Gas, Security Gate, Solar
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Raised
  • Lot Description: Court, Level, Premium Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Partial Fence, Security Gate
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 33846
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 33846.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3866
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Street Level: 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Side Yard, Tool Shed, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Swimming Pool
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Acres: 0.78
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Lafayette (925) 280-3900
  • Directions to Property: Deer Hill Rd to Happy Valley Rd
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 246-100-026
  • 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 3840 Happy Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 9, 2022

Sold

RESFAR #40990129

$4,305,000
May 9, 2022

Sold

MLSListings #CC40990129

$4,305,000
May 9, 2022

Sold

EBRD #40990129

$4,305,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/09/2022

Sold

RESFAR #40990129

$4,305,000
05/09/2022

Sold

MLSListings #CC40990129

$4,305,000
05/09/2022

Sold

EBRD #40990129

$4,305,000

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

Public Records for 3840 Happy Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$3,200,000Additions$650,000Total$3,850,000
Tax Record2025$43,954 ($3,663 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,866 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,866 SqFtStories1Lot Size33,846 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947Year Renovated1995ZoningR40CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN246-100-026

Schools near 3840 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: 3840 Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
$4,305,000
5
3,866
33,846
$1,955,000
4
3,548
27,965
$2,525,000
5
3,940
25,199
$936,151
4
3,718
$3,071,250
4
3,926
18,295
$2,645,000
5
3,717
13,050

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