3957 Rancho Rd

5,450 Sq. Ft.
$890 / Sq. Ft.
5,450
Sq. Ft.
$890
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled on a peaceful cul-de-sac in Lafayette’s prestigious Happy Valley, 3957 Rancho Road is a beautifully reimagined single-story custom home offering 5,450± sq. ft. of living space on a flat 0.81± acre lot. Featuring 6 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths, plus a detached 250± sq. ft. pool house with a full bath, this residence blends timeless design with modern functionality. The current owners raised their family here, filling the home with years of cherished memories before undertaking a complete...Nestled on a peaceful cul-de-sac in Lafayette’s prestigious Happy Valley, 3957 Rancho Road is a beautifully reimagined single-story custom home offering 5,450± sq. ft. of living space on a flat 0.81± acre lot. Featuring 6 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths, plus a detached 250± sq. ft. pool house with a full bath, this residence blends timeless design with modern functionality. The current owners raised their family here, filling the home with years of cherished memories before undertaking a complete down-to-the-studs renovation in 2016 with high-end finishes and thoughtful upgrades. Designed for everyday living and grand entertaining, it offers formal living and dining rooms, a chef’s kitchen with premium appliances, and an inviting great room with a two-sided fireplace. Accordion glass doors connect to a resort-style backyard with a sparkling pool, covered outdoor kitchen, fire pit, pergola, fruit trees, garden paths, and multiple play areas. A rare opportunity to enjoy the best of California living in one of Lafayette’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

Property Details for 3957 Rancho Road

City
LAFAYETTE
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
UPPER HAPPY VLY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Custom
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached
Total # Parking Spaces
6

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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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LISTING UPDATED: 01/12/2026 04:58 PM

Property Details for 3957 Rancho Road

StatusNew
MLS #41120659
Days on CompassListed Today
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1956
Lot Size0.81 AC / 35,284 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Soulmaz Panahi, DRE #02036944; Compass, Nasi White, DRE #01889128
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Building Information for 3957 Rancho Road

Stories1Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.81 AC / 35,284 SF

Payment Calculator

$25,845 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$23,638

Property Taxes

$2,207

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3957 Rancho Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • FIREPLACES: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Two-Way, Kitchen
  • Flooring: Tile, Engineered Wood
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Laundry Room
  • Pool Type: In Ground, Solar Heat, Pool House
  • Pool: Private
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 12
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Guest House, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 6
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4.0
  • Room Additional: BonusRoom, Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, GuestHouse, Eat-In Kitchen, Kitchen, Laundry, LivingRoom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public Water
  • Solar: SolarHeat, Solar Electrical Owned
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Carbon Mon Detector, Solar
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Complex Name: WOODLANDS
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Lot Description: Level, Premium Lot, Back Yard, Paved
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 35284
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 35284.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 5450
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 5 Bedrooms, 5+ Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, Other, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Patio, Side Yard, Other, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Swimming Pool
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Acres: 0.81
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: El Nido, Upper Happy Valley Rd, Rancho Rd
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 3957 Rancho Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41120659

$4,850,000
Jan 12, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41120659

$4,850,000
Apr 11, 2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #CC41090153

$4,595,000
Apr 11, 2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #41090153

Apr 10, 2025

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41090153

$4,595,000
Mar 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41090153

$4,595,000
Mar 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41090153

$4,595,000
Mar 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41090153

$4,595,000
Apr 12, 2024

Withdrawn

EBRD #41052971

Apr 12, 2024

Withdrawn

MLSListings #CC41052971

$5,197,000
Apr 11, 2024

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41052971

$5,197,000
Mar 15, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41052971

$5,197,000
Mar 15, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41052971

$5,197,000
Mar 15, 2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41052971

$5,197,000
Nov 10, 2021

Withdrawn

RESFAR #40966940

Oct 29, 2021

Withdrawn

EBRD #40966940

Sep 13, 2021

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40966940

$4,500,000
Sep 13, 2021

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40966940

$4,500,000
Nov 10, 2020

Withdrawn

RESFAR #40916747

Oct 6, 2020

Withdrawn

MLSListings #CC40916747

Oct 6, 2020

Withdrawn

EBRD #40916747

Oct 5, 2020

Withdrawn

CRMLS #40916747

$4,500,000
Aug 14, 2020

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40916747

$4,500,000
Aug 14, 2020

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40916747

$4,500,000
Aug 14, 2020

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #40916747

$4,500,000
Aug 14, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC40916747

$4,500,000
Aug 10, 2004

Expired

RESFAR #40013620

$1,300,000
Jul 30, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #138455959

$1,200,000

+68.7% / yr

Jul 30, 2004

Sold

RESFAR #40021981

$1,200,000
Jun 26, 2004

Pending

RESFAR #40021981

Jun 16, 2004

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40021981

$1,195,000
May 10, 2004

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40013620

$1,300,000
Jan 25, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #84350244

$323,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/12/2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41120659

$4,850,000
01/12/2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41120659

$4,850,000
04/11/2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #CC41090153

$4,595,000
04/11/2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #41090153

04/10/2025

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41090153

$4,595,000
03/20/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41090153

$4,595,000
03/20/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41090153

$4,595,000
03/20/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41090153

$4,595,000
04/12/2024

Withdrawn

EBRD #41052971

04/12/2024

Withdrawn

MLSListings #CC41052971

$5,197,000
04/11/2024

Withdrawn

CRMLS #41052971

$5,197,000
03/15/2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41052971

$5,197,000
03/15/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41052971

$5,197,000
03/15/2024

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41052971

$5,197,000
11/10/2021

Withdrawn

RESFAR #40966940

10/29/2021

Withdrawn

EBRD #40966940

09/13/2021

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40966940

$4,500,000
09/13/2021

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40966940

$4,500,000
11/10/2020

Withdrawn

RESFAR #40916747

10/06/2020

Withdrawn

MLSListings #CC40916747

10/06/2020

Withdrawn

EBRD #40916747

10/05/2020

Withdrawn

CRMLS #40916747

$4,500,000
08/14/2020

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40916747

$4,500,000
08/14/2020

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40916747

$4,500,000
08/14/2020

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #40916747

$4,500,000
08/14/2020

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC40916747

$4,500,000
08/10/2004

Expired

RESFAR #40013620

$1,300,000
07/30/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #138455959

$1,200,000

+68.7% / yr

07/30/2004

Sold

RESFAR #40021981

$1,200,000
06/26/2004

Pending

RESFAR #40021981

06/16/2004

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40021981

$1,195,000
05/10/2004

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40013620

$1,300,000
01/25/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #84350244

$323,000

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

Public Records for 3957 Rancho Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,115,128Additions$1,132,480Total$2,247,608
Tax Record2025$26,487 ($2,207 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt5,450 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,450 SqFtStories1Lot Size35,284 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956Year Renovated2006ZoningR20CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN248-010-011-0

Schools near 3957 Rancho 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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3957 Rancho Road is a single family home for sale in Lafayette, CA 94549. This property was listed for sale on January 12, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $4,850,000. It has been on the market for a total of 0 days and was last sold on July 30, 2004. This listing's school districts are Acalanes Union High School District, Lafayette Elementary School District. Nearby schools include Happy Valley Elementary School, M. H. Stanley Middle School and Acalanes High School. 3957 Rancho Road is a 6-bed, 6-bath, 5,450 sqft single family home built in 1956.

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Soulmaz Panahi, DRE #02036944; Compass, Nasi White, DRE #01889128

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