NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1048 Via Media Lafayette, CA 94549

Happy Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,734,000 - $2,597,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,120 Sq Ft
$732/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 16, 2021

Last sale price $2,025,000 $649 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,711/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Solar Power System
  • Secluded Lot
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Custom Home
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of September 2021

VIEWS! SOLAR OWNED! Built in 1966, the home is on a 33,930 sq ft lot affording privacy and serenity surrounded by an abundance of nature. The gourmet kitchen includes a full suite of high-end appliances that make cooking a delight, an island providing additional counter space and a focal point for socializing. A French door leading from the kitchen opens to the deck making barbecuing convenient, or relaxing while enjoying views with a beverage or fare. Create memories in the formal dining room for special occasions and holiday dinners utilizing a built-in hutch for functionality. An adjoining living room shares the same wall of glass bringing nature into the home while a burning log in the fireplace flickers on a chilly evening and the wet bar with sink and beverage refrigerator completes the total ambiance. Bonus! A flex room that can be enjoyed as a game room, schoolroom. Reviewing offers as they come!

Last Listed By

Donna Souza

Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re License #00636195 Listed on: 07/08/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,676

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 0.78 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Secluded Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Backyard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Converted Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Water
  • Woods
  • Trees
  • Mountain
  • Mount Diablo
  • Hills
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Parquet
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Happy Valley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 244260013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,676

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.78
  • Subdivision Name: HAPPY VALLEY
  • Directions: Via Roble/Via Alta
  • Architectural Style: Custom, Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Green Power: Solar
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Parquet, Tile, Carpet, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Formal Dining Room, Rec/Rumpus Room, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Island, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Court, Cul-De-Sac, Sloped Down, Irregular Lot, Premium Lot, Secluded
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills, Mountain(s), Mt Diablo, Park, Water, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stone, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Storage
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Converted Garage, Garage, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Guest, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 33930
  • Parcel Number: 244260013
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract: 2901

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2021
Closed on
Sep 14, 2021
Sold by
Doherty Sally and The Doherty Survivors Trust
Bought by
Frasier Jason and Frasier Laurie
Seller's Agent
Donna Souza
Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re
Buyer's Agent
Simon Motley
Compass
List Price
$2,199,000
Sold Price
$2,025,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$174,000
-7.91%
Total Days on Market
19
Current Estimated Value
$2,282,645

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$257,645
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.33%
Original Mortgage
$1,520,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,392,419
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$890,226

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2021
Sold by
Doherty Sally and J & S Doherty 2002 Trust
Bought by
Doherty Sally and Doherty Survivors Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2002
Sold by
Doherty John J and Doherty Sally H
Bought by
Doherty John J and Doherty Sally

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Frasier Jason $2,025,000 First American Title Company
Doherty Sally -- None Available
Doherty John J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Frasier Jason $1,520,000
Previous Owner Doherty John J $500,000
Previous Owner Doherty John J $500,000
Previous Owner Doherty John J $250,000
Previous Owner Doherty John J $215,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,025,000 -- --
09/16/2021 09/16/21 Sold $2,025,000 -7.9% $649 / Sq Ft
07/08/2021 07/08/21 For Sale $2,199,000 -- $705 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $24,676 $2,106,810 $1,664,640 $442,170
2023 $24,676 $2,065,500 $1,632,000 $433,500
2022 $24,302 $2,025,000 $1,600,000 $425,000
2021 $7,725 $644,802 $303,551 $341,251
2019 $7,652 $625,679 $294,549 $331,130
2018 $7,372 $613,412 $288,774 $324,638
2017 $7,219 $601,385 $283,112 $318,273
2016 $7,073 $589,594 $277,561 $312,033
2015 $6,869 $580,738 $273,392 $307,346
2014 $6,796 $569,363 $268,037 $301,326
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Donna Souza

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Donna Souza

    Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re

    (925) 818-8576

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Donna Souza
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  • Simon Motley

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Simon Motley

    Compass

    (925) 444-4329

    1 in this area

    89 Total Sales

    Simon Motley
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40957861

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 244-260-013-2

California Contra Costa County Lafayette 94549 Happy Valley

1048 Via Media, Lafayette, CA

Homes for Sale in Lafayette, CA

This home is located at 1048 Via Media, Lafayette, CA 94549 since 08 July 2021 and is currently estimated at $2,282,645, approximately $731 per square foot. This property was built in 1966. 1048 Via Media is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Happy Valley Elementary School, M.H. Stanley Middle School, and Acalanes High School.

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