NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,104,000 - $2,544,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,400 Sq Ft
$961/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 15, 2022

Last sale price $2,000,000 $833 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,361 / mo

64 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • View of Hills
  • Wood Flooring
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of November 2022

Single-level charmer in Lafayette's desirable Upper Happy Valley neighborhood celebrates California's indoor/outdoor lifestyle and showcases an open, light-filled floor pla and updated features. Sprawling over an ultra-private, approx. third-acre is about 2,400 square feet of living space featuring 3 bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, including two primary suites with private outdoor access. This peaceful sanctuary among towering redwoods and mature landscape is also just moments from the charming downtown shopping district with boutiques, restaurants, cafes, and easy access to Highway 24 and BART. Top-rated schools in the Lafayette and Acalanes school districts are conveniently close, as are the popular Lafayette Reservoir, the Lafayette/Moraga Regional Trail, and other outdoor recreation opportunities at the nearby Briones Regional Park. Great room filled w/a wall of windows opens to a fantastic kitchen w/enormous island/breakfast bar, granite counters and popular white cabinets!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Glenn Beaubelle

Compass License #00678426 Listed on: 05/22/2022

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Elisa Chao

Legacy Real Estate & Assoc. License #02016124

Legacy Real Estate & Assoc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 15,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 247081017

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0.35 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Subdivision Name: UPPER HAPPY VLY
  • Directions: Upper Happy Valley to Rahara Drive
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile, Carpet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Family Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Workshop, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: Possible Pool Site, None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Garage
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

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: 15200
  • Parcel Number: 247081017
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2023
Sold by
Shih Gail and Shih Jay
Bought by
Shin Family Trust and Shih
Current Estimated Value
$2,305,451

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2022
Closed on
Nov 9, 2022
Sold by
Lowery Michael
Bought by
Shih Gail and Shih Jay
Seller's Agent
Glenn Beaubelle
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Elisa Chao
Legacy Real Estate & Assoc.
List Price
$2,350,000
Sold Price
$2,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$350,000
-14.89%
Views
2

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.17%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2022
Sold by
Lowery William E and Lowery William H
Bought by
Lowery Michael and Lowery William H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2001
Sold by
Diloreto David L and Diloreto Lisamarie
Bought by
Lowery William E and Lowery Sally T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$612,001
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 1999
Sold by
Diloreto David L and Diloreto Lisamarie
Bought by
Diloreto David L and Diloreto Lisamarie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 1998
Sold by
Diloreto David L and Diloreto Lisamarie
Bought by
Diloreto David L and Diloreto Lisamarie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 1996
Sold by
Wilson Maurice C
Bought by
Diloreto David L and Diloreto Lisamarie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$384,000
Interest Rate
7.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 1995
Sold by
Wilson Maurice C
Bought by
Wilson Maurice C
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Shin Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Shih Gail $2,000,000 Old Republic Title
Lowery Michael -- Mullin Ronald K
Lowery William E -- First American Title Guarant
Diloreto David L -- --
Diloreto David L -- North American Title Co
Diloreto David L $480,000 First American Title Co
Wilson Maurice C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Shih Gail $800,000
Previous Owner Lowery William E $612,001
Previous Owner Diloreto David L $385,000
Previous Owner Diloreto David L $384,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,000,000 -- --
11/15/2022 11/15/22 Sold $2,000,000 -8.9% $833 / Sq Ft
07/26/2022 07/26/22 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2022 06/06/22 Price Changed $2,195,000 -6.6% $915 / Sq Ft
05/22/2022 05/22/22 For Sale $2,350,000 -- $979 / 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 $24,652 $2,080,800 $1,716,660 $364,140
2024 $23,820 $2,040,000 $1,683,000 $357,000
2023 $23,820 $2,000,000 $1,650,000 $350,000
2022 $15,855 $1,268,256 $974,460 $293,796
2021 $15,396 $1,243,389 $955,353 $288,036
2019 $14,992 $1,206,512 $927,018 $279,494
2018 $14,464 $1,182,856 $908,842 $274,014
2017 $14,216 $1,159,664 $891,022 $268,642
2016 $13,948 $1,136,926 $873,551 $263,375
2015 $13,569 $1,119,849 $860,430 $259,419
2014 $13,446 $1,097,914 $843,576 $254,338
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40994399

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 247-081-017-3

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