3947 Happy Valley Rd

8,960 Sq. Ft.
$1,283 / Sq. Ft.
8,960
Sq. Ft.
$1,283
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to a Lafayette family oasis: a traditional estate ideally suited for modern times. This gorgeous gated property embodies New England-inspired elegance across 1.5 park-like acres. Staying home never felt so good. Custom craftsmanship is found throughout the compound’s three buildings of expansive spaces totaling 8,960 sq. ft., 7 BR/8.5 BA. French doors open to sunlit patios for the best in indoor-outdoor living. The light-filled main residence, with its five-star chef's kitchen and oversized...Welcome to a Lafayette family oasis: a traditional estate ideally suited for modern times. This gorgeous gated property embodies New England-inspired elegance across 1.5 park-like acres. Staying home never felt so good. Custom craftsmanship is found throughout the compound’s three buildings of expansive spaces totaling 8,960 sq. ft., 7 BR/8.5 BA. French doors open to sunlit patios for the best in indoor-outdoor living. The light-filled main residence, with its five-star chef's kitchen and oversized stone fireplaces, is comfortable and capacious. The La Cornue handcrafted French range and rotisserie are a chef’s dream. Movie nights in the home theatre will become a family favorite. The gracious carriage house, charming studio guest house and custom children’s playhouse accommodate a wide range of needs. Outside, beautiful grounds, oversized porches, swimming pool, cabana and spa make this a special property that offers a unique blend of privacy, pleasure, tranquility and security.
  1. Listed by Ann Newton Cane • DRE #02084093 • Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re

Property Details for 3947 Happy Valley Road

City
LAFAYETTE
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
HAPPY VALLEY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Colonial, Custom
Garage Spaces
5
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage
LISTING UPDATED: 07/19/2021 02:40 PM

Property Details for 3947 Happy Valley Road

StatusSold
MLS #40935142
Days on Compass114
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1996
Lot Size1.51 AC / 65,776 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re, Ann Newton Cane, DRE #02084093

Sold By Compass, Helen Nicholas, DRE #00526434

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Building Information for 3947 Happy Valley Road

Stories-Year Built1996Building Size-Lot Size1.51 AC / 65,776 SF

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Property Information for 3947 Happy Valley Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Gas Burning, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood Floors, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Inside Area, Washer
  • Pool Type: In Ground, Pool Cover, Pool Sweep, Pool/Spa Combo
  • Pool: Yes
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 17
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Guest House, In-Law Unit, Storage, Unfinished Room, Utility Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range/Cooktop, Grill Built-in, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 7
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 8.0
  • Room Additional: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Guest House, Home Theater, In-Law Quarters, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Possible Guest, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Storage, Studio, Temp Controlled Room, Unfinished Room, Utility Room, Wine Cellar, Wine Storage Area
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 2 Or 2+ Zones A/C, MultiUnits
  • Heating: Baseboard, Fireplace(s), Forced Air 2 Zns or More, Hot Water
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public, Well - Agricultural
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Electronic Air Cleaner, Fire Alarm System, Fire Sprinklers, Garage Door Opener, Security Alarm - Leased, Stereo Speakers Built-In, Washer, Water Filter System, Water Heater Gas, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Security Gate, Smoke Detector, All Public Utilities, Cable Available
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stone, Wood Siding, Wood, Window Screens
  • Lot Description: Level, Premium Lot, Area Lighting, Auto Sprinkler F&R, Backyard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Pool Site, Private, Security Gate
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 65776
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 65776.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Slate
  • Sq Ft Apx: 8960
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Patio Covered, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Back Porch, Back Yard Fence, Entry Gate, Fenced Front Yard, Front Porch, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Porch, Porch Awning, Private, Wood Fencing, Yard Space
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Acres: 1.51
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Mt. Diablo, left on Happy Valley Road
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 246-120-012
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 3947 Happy Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 31, 2023

Sold

MLSListings #CC41037658

$13,690,000
Aug 31, 2023

Pending

MLSListings #CC41037658

Aug 31, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41037658

$13,690,000
Aug 30, 2023

Sold

MLSListings #CC41037658

$13,690,000
Aug 30, 2023

Pending

MLSListings #CC41037658

Aug 30, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41037658

$13,690,000
Aug 30, 2023

Sold

EBRD #41037658

$13,690,000
Aug 30, 2023

Sold

CRMLS #41037658

$13,690,000
Aug 30, 2023

Pending

EBRD #41037658

Aug 30, 2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41037658

$13,690,000
Aug 30, 2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41037658

$13,690,000
Aug 10, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1517475360

$13,690,000

+8.8% / yr

Jul 19, 2021

Sold

MLSListings #CC40935142

$11,500,000
Jul 19, 2021

Sold

CRMLS #40935142

$11,500,000
Jul 19, 2021

Sold

EBRD #40935142

$11,500,000
Jul 14, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1466403666

$11,500,000
Jul 5, 2021

Pending

EBRD #40935142

Jul 5, 2021

Pending

MLSListings #CC40935142

Mar 12, 2021

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40935142

$11,500,000
Mar 12, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC40935142

$11,500,000
Mar 12, 2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #40935142

$11,500,000
Jan 22, 2021

Withdrawn

EBRD #40932565

Jan 22, 2021

Withdrawn

MLSListings #CC40932565

Jan 21, 2021

Withdrawn

CRMLS #40932565

$11,500,000
Dec 23, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC40932565

$11,500,000
Dec 23, 2020

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #40932565

$11,500,000
Dec 23, 2020

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40932565

$11,500,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/31/2023

Sold

MLSListings #CC41037658

$13,690,000
08/31/2023

Pending

MLSListings #CC41037658

08/31/2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41037658

$13,690,000
08/30/2023

Sold

MLSListings #CC41037658

$13,690,000
08/30/2023

Pending

MLSListings #CC41037658

08/30/2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41037658

$13,690,000
08/30/2023

Sold

EBRD #41037658

$13,690,000
08/30/2023

Sold

CRMLS #41037658

$13,690,000
08/30/2023

Pending

EBRD #41037658

08/30/2023

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41037658

$13,690,000
08/30/2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41037658

$13,690,000
08/10/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1517475360

$13,690,000

+8.8% / yr

07/19/2021

Sold

MLSListings #CC40935142

$11,500,000
07/19/2021

Sold

CRMLS #40935142

$11,500,000
07/19/2021

Sold

EBRD #40935142

$11,500,000
07/14/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1466403666

$11,500,000
07/05/2021

Pending

EBRD #40935142

07/05/2021

Pending

MLSListings #CC40935142

03/12/2021

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40935142

$11,500,000
03/12/2021

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC40935142

$11,500,000
03/12/2021

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #40935142

$11,500,000
01/22/2021

Withdrawn

EBRD #40932565

01/22/2021

Withdrawn

MLSListings #CC40932565

01/21/2021

Withdrawn

CRMLS #40932565

$11,500,000
12/23/2020

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC40932565

$11,500,000
12/23/2020

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #40932565

$11,500,000
12/23/2020

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40932565

$11,500,000

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

Public Records for 3947 Happy Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$10,200,000Additions$3,763,800Total$13,963,800
Tax Record2025$154,054 ($12,838 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt5,647 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,647 SqFtStories2Lot Size65,776 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996Year Renovated2003ZoningR40CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN246-120-012-9

Schools near 3947 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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Listing Courtesy of Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re, Ann Newton Cane, DRE #02084093

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