1225 Upper Happy Valley Road

Lafayette, CA 94549

$2,355,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,713 Sq. Ft.
$634 / Sq. Ft.
3,713
Sq. Ft.
$634
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Escape from it all in this oasis of serenity and natural beauty in this Upper Happy Valley estate, a beautiful two-story home on 2.5 acres boasting panoramic views of the surrounding hills and Lafayette Reservoir. The spacious 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and den home is perched high on the hillside at the end of a long, private driveway, ensuring peace and privacy. Located in the highly desirable Upper Happy Valley neighborhood, just minutes from 12 years of award-winning Lafayette schools; unbeatable...Escape from it all in this oasis of serenity and natural beauty in this Upper Happy Valley estate, a beautiful two-story home on 2.5 acres boasting panoramic views of the surrounding hills and Lafayette Reservoir. The spacious 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and den home is perched high on the hillside at the end of a long, private driveway, ensuring peace and privacy. Located in the highly desirable Upper Happy Valley neighborhood, just minutes from 12 years of award-winning Lafayette schools; unbeatable dining, shopping, and entertainment options in downtown Lafayette; freeway access; and both the Lafayette and Orinda BART stations. An enchanting entrance welcomes you to this gorgeous home, with mature Japanese maple trees, lush landscaping, wood-planked deck leading over a trickling stream, and a skylight-covered courtyard at the French-door entry. With a wraparound balcony and glass walls, this house is designed to maximize its most significant asset: breathtaking, nearly 360-degree views!
  1. Listed by Alex Villasenor • DRE #01258438 • Compass

Property Details for 1225 Upper Happy Valley Road

City
LAFAYETTE
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
UPPER HAPPY VLY
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Other
View
Hills, Las Trampas Foothills, Mt Diablo, Panoramic, Pasture, Ridge, Other, Wooded

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Alex Villasenor, DRE #01258438

Sold By Bedrock, Aaron Colen, DRE #02023563

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/24/2020 02:42 PM

Property Details for 1225 Upper Happy Valley Road

StatusSold
MLS #40906422
Days on Compass56
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1978
Lot Size2.54 AC / 110,642 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Alex Villasenor, DRE #01258438

Sold By Bedrock, Aaron Colen, DRE #02023563

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Building Information for 1225 Upper Happy Valley Road

Stories2Year Built1978Building Size-Lot Size2.54 AC / 110,642 SF

Payment Calculator

$15,255 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$12,852

Property Taxes

$2,403

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1225 Upper Happy Valley Road

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • FIREPLACES: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Rec/Rumpus Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood Floors, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: Possible Pool Site
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 11
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Partial, Laundry Room, Library, Rec/Rumpus Room, Unfinished Room, Utility Room, Other
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths
  • Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Family Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Library, Rec/Rumpus Room, Unfinished Room, Utility Room, Other
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 1 Zone A/C
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Composition Shingles, Dual Pane Windows, Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement, Raised
  • Level - Upper: 3 Bedrooms, Master Bedrm Suites - 2, Laundry Facility
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Irregular, Level, Premium Lot, Regular, Secluded, Up Slope, Other
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 110642
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 110642.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3713
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths, Master Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Side, Terraced Down, Terraced Up
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Acres: 2.54
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Lafayette (925) 280-3900
  • Directions to Property: Turn in drwy between Canyon and S curve veer right
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Parcel Number: 247-040-024-9
  • 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 1225 Upper Happy Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 1225 Upper Happy Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,560,600Additions$889,542Total$2,450,142
Tax Record2023$28,838 ($2,403 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt3,713 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,713 SqFtStories2Lot Size110,642 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978Year Renovated1990ZoningR20CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN247-040-024-9

Schools near 1225 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

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Alex Villasenor, DRE #01258438

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