NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1207 Upper Happy Valley Rd Lafayette, CA 94549

Happy Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,615,000 - $3,316,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,586 Sq Ft
$820/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 29, 2021

Last sale price $2,425,000 $676 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,798/month

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • 1.94 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Canyon View
  • Private Lot

About This Home

As of July 2021

Privacy, outstanding views, and comfort define this beautiful home nestled in a natural setting located in Lafayette, one of San Francisco Bay Area’s most desirable residential areas. This stunning Contemporary home combines sophisticated elegance with charming ease plus captivating views. Custom designed and renovated to perfection with the finest quality detailing and workmanship can be found throughout this sensational property. The exquisite park-like setting with beautiful gardens is an inviting entry into this attractive home. The oak studded estate offers the ultimate in privacy with outstanding views from every room. The main floor includes an open concept kitchen and family room, living room, formal dining room, office/den, and the master bedroom suite. While in a very quiet and private location, it’s only minutes to downtown, Hwy 24, BART, Lafayette Reservoir, Oakwood Athletic Club, hiking/biking trails & Top Lafayette Schools w/ walking distance to Happy Valley Elementary.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Snell

Village Associates Real Estate License #01333422 Listed on: 04/28/2021

Co-Listed By

Lynda Snell

Village Associates Real Estate License #00700106

Last Buyer's Agent

Ken Ryerson

Compass License #01418309

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 1.94 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Canyon
  • Ridge
  • Mount Diablo
  • Hills
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 247040019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.94
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCVARE
  • Subdivision Name: UPPER HAPPY VLY
  • Directions: El Nido to Upper Happy Valley
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Den, Family Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Regular, Sloped Up, Private
  • Pool Features: Possible Pool Site
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Canyon, Hills, Las Trampas Foothills, Mt Diablo, Ridge, Valley
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Private Entrance
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room, Cabinets
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s), Closed Circuit Camera(s)
  • 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
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 84506
  • Parcel Number: 247040019
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2025
Sold by
Arias Lissette
Bought by
Lissette Arias Living Trust and Arias
Current Estimated Value
$2,939,747

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2021
Closed on
Jul 23, 2021
Sold by
Busboom Larry Dean and Busboom Sandra Lee
Bought by
Kelly Christopher and Arias Lissette
Seller's Agent
Jeff Snell
Village Associates Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ken Ryerson
Compass
List Price
$2,849,000
Sold Price
$2,425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$424,000
-14.88%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.38%
Original Mortgage
$1,940,000
Interest Rate
2.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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
Lissette Arias Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Christopher Kelly Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Kelly Christopher $2,425,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kelly Christopher $1,940,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,425,000 -- --
07/29/2021 07/29/21 Sold $2,425,000 -10.0% $676 / Sq Ft
07/02/2021 07/02/21 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2021 06/02/21 Price Changed $2,695,000 -5.4% $752 / Sq Ft
04/28/2021 04/28/21 For Sale $2,849,000 +17.5% $794 / Sq Ft
04/24/2021 04/24/21 Off Market $2,425,000 -- --
04/23/2021 04/23/21 For Sale $2,849,000 -- $794 / 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 $30,023 $2,573,429 $1,512,221 $1,061,208
2024 $29,517 $2,522,970 $1,482,570 $1,040,400
2023 $29,017 $2,473,500 $1,453,500 $1,020,000
2022 $28,576 $2,425,000 $1,425,000 $1,000,000
2021 $10,002 $857,893 $375,301 $482,592
2019 $9,926 $832,449 $364,170 $468,279
2018 $9,564 $816,128 $357,030 $459,098
2017 $9,372 $800,127 $350,030 $450,097
2016 $9,190 $784,439 $343,167 $441,272
2015 $8,930 $772,657 $338,013 $434,644
2014 $8,844 $757,522 $331,392 $426,130
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeff Snell

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jeff Snell

    Village Associates Real Estate

    (925) 765-8700

    1 in this area

    101 Total Sales

    Jeff Snell
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Lynda Snell

    Village Associates Real Estate

    (925) 254-0505

    1 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Lynda Snell
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  • Ken Ryerson

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Ken Ryerson

    Compass

    (925) 878-9685

    2 in this area

    81 Total Sales

    Ken Ryerson
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40946990

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 247-040-019-9

California Contra Costa County Lafayette 94549 Happy Valley

1207 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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