NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1098 Upper Happy Valley Rd Lafayette, CA 94549

Happy Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,964,773 - $2,143,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,883 Sq Ft
$1,082/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 20, 2020

Last sale price $1,510,000 $802 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,474/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • No HOA
  • Cooling Available
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Solar owned by seller
  • Breakfast Bar

About This Home

As of July 2020

Find your "Happy Place" at this light filled, quintessential Lafayette home in desirable Upper Happy Valley. Gleaming hardwood floors, an open concept kitchen, and living room with beam ceilings and fireplace. Spacious, separate family room with built-ins and additional fireplace is perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. Step out to an inviting backyard where flowers, fruit trees, expansive lawn, custom patio, and fountain make the ideal space for dinner parties, barbecues, celebrations, or a quiet evening for two. Stunning deck adds an extra bonus to this incredible outdoor space. Large basement area offers endless possibilities for use as a home office, storage, or play area. Fully owned solar provides low energy costs. New interior and exterior paint, and a newer 50 year roof complete this idyllic home. Perfect location for easy commute access to freeway, BART, and top rated schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pamela Colombana

Dudum Real Estate Group License #01979180 Listed on: 06/17/2020

Dudum Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie Lomond

Compass License #01968517

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,471

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 0.26

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • 0.26 Acre Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2480800115

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,471

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Not Listed
  • Directions: El Nido Ranch Rd to Upper Happy Valley
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11250
  • Parcel Number: 2480800115

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2020
Closed on
Jul 7, 2020
Sold by
Nguyen Nhan Huy and Cabell Nancy Ann
Bought by
Sheldon Richard Bradshaw and Sheldon Courtney Comb
Seller's Agent
Pamela Colombana
Dudum Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Lomond
Compass
List Price
$1,398,000
Sold Price
$1,510,000
Premium/Discount to List
$112,000
8.01%
Current Estimated Value
$2,036,693

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$526,693
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.40%
Original Mortgage
$1,057,000
Outstanding Balance
$941,446
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,038,349

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2008
Sold by
Aurora Loan Services Llc
Bought by
Nguyen Nhan Huy and Cabell Nancy Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2008
Sold by
Bernot Leonard
Bought by
Aurora Loan Services Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2004
Sold by
Garfinkle Shari H
Bought by
Bernot Leonard

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2004
Sold by
Garfinkle Shari H
Bought by
The Cit Group/Consumer Finance Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 1998
Sold by
Garfinkle Ted S
Bought by
Garfinkle Shari H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$359,600
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 1998
Sold by
Gale Sechrest Dennis
Bought by
Garfinkle Shari H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$359,600
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 1994
Sold by
Sechrest Dennis Gale
Bought by
Sechrest Dennis Gale

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,500
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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
Sheldon Richard Bradshaw $1,510,000 First American Title Company
Nguyen Nhan Huy $844,500 Fidelity National Title Co
Aurora Loan Services Llc $945,000 None Available
Bernot Leonard $1,200,000 Landsafe Title
The Cit Group/Consumer Finance Inc $808,980 --
Garfinkle Shari H -- First American Title Guarant
Garfinkle Shari H $479,500 First American Title Guarant
Sechrest Dennis Gale -- Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sheldon Richard Bradshaw $1,057,000
Previous Owner Nguyen Nhan Huy $415,000
Previous Owner Nguyen Nhan Huy $413,000
Previous Owner Nguyen Nhan Huy $417,000
Previous Owner Bernot Leonard $960,000
Previous Owner Garfinkle Shari H $720,000
Previous Owner Garfinkle Shari H $95,956
Previous Owner Garfinkle Shari H $480,000
Previous Owner Garfinkle Shari H $359,600
Previous Owner Sechrest Dennis Gale $292,500
Closed Sechrest Dennis Gale $34,700
Closed Bernot Leonard $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,510,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,510,000 -- --
07/20/2020 07/20/20 Sold $1,510,000 +8.0% $802 / Sq Ft
06/24/2020 06/24/20 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2020 06/17/20 For Sale $1,398,000 -- $742 / 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
2025 $19,471 $1,634,470 $1,190,674 $443,796
2024 $19,209 $1,602,423 $1,167,328 $435,095
2023 $19,209 $1,571,004 $1,144,440 $426,564
2022 $18,916 $1,540,200 $1,122,000 $418,200
2021 $18,370 $1,510,000 $1,100,000 $410,000
2019 $12,611 $993,797 $699,429 $294,368
2018 $12,168 $974,312 $685,715 $288,597
2017 $11,960 $955,209 $672,270 $282,939
2016 $11,728 $936,481 $659,089 $277,392
2015 $11,408 $922,415 $649,189 $273,226
2014 $11,299 $904,347 $636,473 $267,874
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Pamela Colombana

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Pamela Colombana

    Dudum Real Estate Group

    (925) 878-8047

    62 Total Sales

    Pamela Colombana
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  • Leslie Lomond

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Leslie Lomond

    Compass

    (650) 799-2110

    23 Total Sales

    Leslie Lomond
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40908849

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 248-080-011-5

California Contra Costa County Lafayette 94549 Happy Valley

1098 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA

This home is located at 1098 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549 since 17 June 2020 and is currently estimated at $2,036,693, approximately $1,081 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 1098 Upper Happy Valley Rd 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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