1200 Upper Happy Valley Rd

3,002 Sq. Ft.
$935 / Sq. Ft.
3,002
Sq. Ft.
$935
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Happy Valley Gem! Filled with warmth and characteristic charm, this single level home has been updated to perfection with attractive architectural detailing and enhancements. Walls of glass invite the outdoors in with beautiful outlooks and an exceptional backyard retreat. Quality and craftsmanship are showcased throughout each space. Beautiful limestone and hardwood floors, updated kitchen and baths designed with style and care, spacious, light filled living areas. Luxurious Primary Suite offers...Happy Valley Gem! Filled with warmth and characteristic charm, this single level home has been updated to perfection with attractive architectural detailing and enhancements. Walls of glass invite the outdoors in with beautiful outlooks and an exceptional backyard retreat. Quality and craftsmanship are showcased throughout each space. Beautiful limestone and hardwood floors, updated kitchen and baths designed with style and care, spacious, light filled living areas. Luxurious Primary Suite offers a private and serene escape. This is a fabulous home for entertaining as well as California day to day living. The grounds are impressive with many lovely spaces for spectacular outdoor enjoyment. A guest/pool house offers an additional 640 sq ft & another full bath, sparkling swimming pool, putting green, vine covered pergolas, and patios. Mature gardens and trees include flowering plums, pear, apple, quince, persimmon and a stunning maple just outside the great room corner window. Top location in desirable Happy Valley. Walking path makes a 5 mile loop and offers walking access to Happy Valley Elementary and downtown. Convenient to vibrant downtown Lafayette, the Lafayette Reservoir, Oakwood Athletic Club, plus commute access in two directions with 24 and Bart close by.
  1. Listed by Ashley Battersby • DRE #01407784 • Village Associates Real Estate

Property Details for 1200 Upper Happy Valley Road

City
LAFAYETTE
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
HAPPY VALLEY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Custom
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Int Access From Garage
LISTING UPDATED: 04/07/2025 10:48 AM

Property Details for 1200 Upper Happy Valley Road

StatusSold
MLS #41087904
Days on Compass9
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1951
Lot Size0.44 AC / 19,166 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Village Associates Real Estate, Ashley Battersby, DRE #01407784

Sold By Compass, dpaul brown, DRE #01920566; Compass, Trudi Michael, DRE #02135321

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Building Information for 1200 Upper Happy Valley Road

Stories1Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size0.44 AC / 19,166 SF

Payment Calculator

$14,640 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$13,681

Property Taxes

$959

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1200 Upper Happy Valley Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room, Raised Hearth, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Stone (Marble, Slate etc., Tile, Carpet
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: Gunite, In Ground, Pool House
  • Pool: Private
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Additional Rooms: Guest House, Laundry Room
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area, Family Room, Guest House, Kitchen/Family Combo, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Skylight, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths, Double Sinks, Stone, Walk-In Closet 2+
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 2 Or 2+ Zones A/C
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Raised
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Level, Regular, Backyard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Front, Landscape Back
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 19166
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 19166.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3002
  • Stories: One Story
  • Street Level: 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Garden/Play, Patio, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Swimming Pool
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Acres: 0.44
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Lafayette (925) 280-3900
  • Directions to Property: Happy Valley Rd or El Nido to Upper Happy Valley
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 246-170-016-9
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • 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 1200 Upper Happy Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 24, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #41087904

$2,807,000
Mar 24, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #CC41087904

$2,807,000
Mar 24, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41087904

$2,807,000
Mar 17, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1553635041

$2,807,000

+13.6% / yr

Mar 12, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41087904

Mar 12, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #CC41087904

Mar 11, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #41087904

Mar 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41087904

$2,795,000
Mar 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41087904

$2,795,000
Mar 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41087904

$2,795,000
Sep 20, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100404023

$158,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/24/2025

Sold

CRMLS #41087904

$2,807,000
03/24/2025

Sold

MLSListings #CC41087904

$2,807,000
03/24/2025

Sold

EBRD #41087904

$2,807,000
03/17/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1553635041

$2,807,000

+13.6% / yr

03/12/2025

Pending

EBRD #41087904

03/12/2025

Pending

MLSListings #CC41087904

03/11/2025

Pending

CRMLS #41087904

03/03/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41087904

$2,795,000
03/03/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41087904

$2,795,000
03/03/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41087904

$2,795,000
09/20/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #100404023

$158,000

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Public Records for 1200 Upper Happy Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$519,887Additions$414,064Total$933,951
Tax Record2025$11,510 ($959 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt3,002 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,002 SqFtStories1Lot Size19,166 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951Year Renovated1980ZoningR20CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN246-170-016-9

Schools near 1200 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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Listing Courtesy of Village Associates Real Estate, Ashley Battersby, DRE #01407784

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