$4,680,000
SOLD MAY 30, 2025
6 Beds
4 Baths
4,634 Sq Ft
1 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,010 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Private Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2025

Nestled in Upper Happy Valley behind a private gate, this light-filled custom rancher offers the ultimate California lifestyle on a rare, 1± acre lot. Renovated and expanded for everyday living and entertaining, this residence features soaring ceilings, skylights, and walls of glass that flood the interiors with natural light and create a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. Step inside to the elegant formal living and dining rooms that are framed by expansive windows overlooking the gardens.The gourmet kitchen boasts top-tier appliances, a center island, and sun-drenched breakfast nook, opening to a vaulted-ceiling family room with fireplace, built-ins, and large sliders to the backyard oasis.The flexible layout boasts 6 bedrooms, including an in-law suite with private entrance and kitchen, plus a bedroom/office. Resort-like grounds offer a sparkling pool and spa, covered outdoor kitchen with heaters and fireplace, sports & bocce courts, gym/flex space, expansive level lawn, rose garden with fountain, lush landscaping and multiple venues for entertaining and play. A detached 4-car tandem garage is complemented by generous guest parking. Minutes to top-rated Lafayette schools, Oakwood, the Reservoir, BART & downtown.The epitome California living!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stella Tsakonas

Compass License #01363574 Listed on: 04/10/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Stephanie Mull

Compass License #01955633

Last Buyer's Agent

Alice Liu

License #01412235

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Front and Side Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Spa
  • Pool Cover
  • Pool Sweep

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • Outdoor Storage

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2481010045

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Upper Happy Vly Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool or Spa Combo

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCCOMPS01
  • Subdivision Name: UPPER HAPPY VLY
  • Directions: El Nido Ranch to Pine Lane
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Skirt: ["Brick Veneer Skirt"]
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet, Other
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Family Room, Storage, Pantry
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Full
  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot, Secluded, Back Yard, Landscaped, Private, Security Gate, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Pool Cover, Pool Sweep, Pool/Spa Combo, Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Storage, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance, Yard Space
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Sink
  • Security: Security Gate
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560
  • Parcel Number: 2481010045

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2025
Closed on
May 27, 2025
Sold by
Dunn Steven M and Dunn Wendy F
Bought by
Bai Yujing
Seller's Agent
Stella Tsakonas
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Alice Liu
List Price
$4,995,000
Sold Price
$4,680,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$315,000
-6.31%
Views
48
Current Estimated Value
$4,439,364

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$240,636
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.69%
Original Mortgage
$2,330,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,315,938
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Estimated Equity
$2,123,426

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2009
Sold by
Dunn Steven M
Bought by
Dunn Steven M and Dunn Wendy F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 1998
Sold by
Dunn Wendy F
Bought by
Dunn Steven M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$465,000
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 1997
Sold by
Dunn Steven M
Bought by
Dunn Steven M and Dunn Wendy F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
7.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 1997
Sold by
Dunn Wendy F
Bought by
Dunn Steven M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
7.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 1994
Sold by
Felton Ranee
Bought by
Coupe Dennis F and Coupe Evelyn O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$358,500
Interest Rate
7.16%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $4,680,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Guarant
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Guarant
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Guarant
Grant Deed $555,000 First American Title Guarant
Grant Deed $585,000 Placer Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Placer Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,330,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $465,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $50,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $444,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $358,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $168,000 No Value Available
Closed $45,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $4,680,000 -6.3% $1,010 / Sq Ft
05/13/2025 05/13/25 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2025 04/10/25 For Sale $4,995,000 -- $1,078 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $15,615 $1,238,838 $654,729 $584,109
2024 $15,349 $1,214,548 $641,892 $572,656
2023 $15,079 $1,190,734 $629,306 $561,428
2022 $14,849 $1,167,387 $616,967 $550,420
2021 $14,422 $1,144,498 $604,870 $539,628
2019 $14,021 $1,110,553 $586,930 $523,623
2018 $13,530 $1,088,778 $575,422 $513,356
2017 $13,300 $1,067,431 $564,140 $503,291
2016 $13,049 $1,046,502 $553,079 $493,423
2015 $12,695 $1,030,784 $544,772 $486,012
2014 $12,580 $1,010,593 $534,101 $476,492
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41092916

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 248-101-004-5