Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,743 sqft

3898 Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.40 acresLot Size
1948Year Built
$437/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Charming original owner 1948 farmhouse on prime 1.5 acre site in heart of Happy Valley. Level lawn, private patio & pathways to enjoy gorgeous views meandering up rear slope. Direct access to open space & Briones parkland. Potential vineyard or horse property.Charming original owner 1948 farmhouse on prime 1.5 acre site in heart of Happy Valley. Level lawn, private patio & pathways to enjoy gorgeous views meandering up rear slope. Direct access to open space & Briones parkland. Potential vineyard or horse property.
  • Listed by: Linda S Friedman DRE #00521002 • Village Associates Real Estate
Listing closed: 12/21/2012 12:00 AM • Source: EBRD, MLS#: 40574704
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,312,000

Avg days on market

10

Sale-to-list ratio

105.4%

Lafayette, CA

9 comparable properties found

1

$960,000

Sold 08/20/26

4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,835
Square Feet
0.99
Acres
2

$1,050,000

Sold 05/30/25

4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,894
Square Feet
1.71
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
3

$1,500,000

Sold 10/10/25

4
Bedrooms
2,754
Square Feet
0.24
Acres
$2,310,000 | 1260 Panorama Drive, Lafayette, CA 94549
4

$2,310,000

Sold 03/26/25

4
Bedrooms
2,823
Square Feet
0.74
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and outdoor seating
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Sold 07/29/25

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3,010
Square Feet
0.59
Acres
$3,725,000 | 3678 Nordstrom Lane, Lafayette, CA 94549
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Bedrooms
3,000
Square Feet
0.72
Acres
$2,600,000 | 1196 Monticello Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
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$2,600,000

Sold 09/24/26

4
Bedrooms
2,825
Square Feet
0.46
Acres
$2,365,000 | 1119 Oak Hill Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
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$2,365,000

Sold 06/17/26

4
Bedrooms
2,531
Square Feet
0.48
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/2
9

$2,312,000

Sold 06/27/25

4
Bedrooms
2,966
Square Feet
0.38
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Village Associates Real Estate, Linda S Friedman, DRE #00521002

Sold By Village Associates Real Estate, Patricia Battersby, DRE #00854469

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Property Information for 3898 Happy Valley Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: RESIDENTIAL / Detached
  • City: LAFAYETTE
  • Dist/Neighborhood/Subdiv: HAPPY VALLEY
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Style: Other
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage/Parking: Off Street Parking
  • View: Hills

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1948
  • Lot Size: 1.40 AC / 61,000 SF

Features

Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Tile, Wall to Wall Carpeting
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room
  • Pool Type: Possible Pool Site
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Additional Rooms: In-Law Unit
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower, Tile
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Family Room, In-Law Quarters, Kitchen/Family Combo
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Stall Shower, Tile
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Other Heat
  • Water/Sewer: Septic Tank, Water - Public

Lot / Property Details

Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: None
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Other
  • Level - Upper: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
  • Lot Description: Level, Premium Lot, Up Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 61000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 61000.0
  • Roof: Wood Shakes/Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2743
  • Stories: Split Level
  • Street Level: 1 Bath
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Zoning: SFR
  • Acres: 1.5
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: 1463
  • Directions to Property: Deerhill or Upper Happy Valley
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • New Subdivision: No
  • Census Tract: 3480.00
  • Parcel Number: 246-050-032
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School: 27647
  • Elementary School District: Lafayette (925) 280-3900
  • High School District: Lafayette (925) 280-3900

Property History for 3898 Happy Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 21, 2012

Sold

MLSListings #CC40574704

$1,200,000—
Dec 21, 2012

Sold

EBRD #40574704

$1,200,000—
Dec 19, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #343948731

$1,200,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/21/2012

Sold

MLSListings #CC40574704

$1,200,000
12/21/2012

Sold

EBRD #40574704

$1,200,000
12/19/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #343948731

$1,200,000

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

Public records

3898 Happy Valley Road

Beds

5

Baths

5.5

Total Finished SqFt

4,675 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,675 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

65,340 SqFt

Schools near 3898 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: 3898 Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
$1,200,000
4
2,743
61,000
$7,000,000
6
4,958
28,750
$1,050,000
5
2,896
43,560
$3,500,000
4
6,004
46,320
–
3
3
2,715
40,075
$8,810,000
6
7,716
55,103

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