NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,758,000 - $2,497,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,531 Sq Ft
$833/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 25, 2020

Last sale price $1,685,000 $666 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,953/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Home
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Mountain View
  • 1-minute walk to Lafayette Reservoir Playground

About This Home

As of August 2020

Custom craftsmanship + gorgeous views + awesome yard + blocks to downtown Lafayette! Every inch of this 4-bed, 3-bath home was designed with exquisite purpose, based on the original owners’ love for this hillside knoll overlooking Happy Valley & flanked by Briones ridge. Like country living but you're mere minutes from downtown Lafayette, shopping, dining, sought-after schools, BART, Hwy 24. Home’s upper level is flooded with windows, light & views. Living room features wood-burning stove, vaulted beam ceilings, high windows and doors to an expansive deck. Updated open kitchen with double ovens, stainless steel, breakfast bar, welcoming eat-in area. Also on upper level: primary en-suite bedroom with deck, 2 addl. beds, updated shared bath with double sink. Lower level features: redwood sauna, ample family/media room w/ fireplace,1 bed & bath to Ipe Deck. Large backyard with lawn, veggie beds, trellises, mature fruit trees and ADU potential. A unique gem! View 3D tour online.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linnette Edwards

Abio Properties License #01342728 Listed on: 07/23/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Kaaren Brickman

Dudum Real Estate Group License #01932119

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,223

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Mountain Views
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2442200693

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,223

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.48
  • Subdivision Name: HAPPY VALLEY
  • Directions: Mt. Diablo to Oak Hill Rd
  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Insert, Gas, Other
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Family Room, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen, Central Vacuum
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Storage, Terraced Up
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Workshop in Garage, Guest, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Solar Unknown
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20996
  • Parcel Number: 2442200693
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2022
Sold by
Ethan Brusstar James and Lindberg Sarah
Bought by
Brusstar Family Trust
Total Days on Market
3
Current Estimated Value
$2,107,298

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2020
Closed on
Aug 18, 2020
Sold by
Vasankari Kari Matti and Vasankari Sericea M
Bought by
Brusstar James Ethan and Brusstar Sarah E
Seller's Agent
Linnette Edwards
Abio Properties
Buyer's Agent
Kaaren Brickman
Dudum Real Estate Group
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,685,000
Premium/Discount to List
$190,000
12.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.47%
Original Mortgage
$1,123,339
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2016
Sold by
Vasankari Kari Matti and Porcella Kristiina
Bought by
Vasankari Kari Matti and Vasankari Sericea M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$784,000
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Brusstar Family Trust -- Jorgenson Siegel Mcclure & Fle
Brusstar James Ethan $1,685,000 Chicago Title Company
Vasankari Kari Matti $1,176,000 North American Title Co Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brusstar Family Trust $200,000
Previous Owner Brusstar James Ethan $1,123,339
Previous Owner Vasankari Kari Matti $784,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,685,000 -- --
08/25/2020 08/25/20 Sold $1,685,000 +12.7% $666 / Sq Ft
07/26/2020 07/26/20 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2020 07/23/20 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $591 / 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 $21,223 $1,788,135 $1,257,531 $530,604
2023 $21,223 $1,753,074 $1,232,874 $520,200
2022 $20,900 $1,718,700 $1,208,700 $510,000
2021 $20,297 $1,685,000 $1,185,000 $500,000
2019 $5,426 $369,316 $232,532 $136,784
2018 $5,231 $362,075 $227,973 $134,102
2017 $5,138 $354,976 $223,503 $131,473
2016 $2,212 $101,990 $35,739 $66,251
2015 $2,136 $100,459 $35,203 $65,256
2014 $2,083 $98,492 $34,514 $63,978
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40913630

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 244-220-069-3