NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1215 Upper Happy Valley Rd Lafayette, CA 94549

Happy Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,807,525

5 Beds
4 Baths
4,177 Sq Ft
$912/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 11, 2020

Last sale price $3,350,000 $802 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,382 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Updated Kitchen
  • View of Hills
  • Solar Power System
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of December 2020

An exceptional Mid-century modern masterpiece nestled in beautiful Happy Valley awaits you. This carefully curated 4100+/- square foot home combines grand open spaces w/ stunning hillside views is the essence of California living. The generous size of this gorgeous home makes it truly remarkable w/ 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, all on half an acre. NanaWall, towering windows & thoughtfully placed skylights drench the interior with natural light, while the outdoors beckons for relaxation. Large patio, outdoor kitchen, firepit and pool/spa provide the perfect setting for enjoying outdoor dining & entertaining. Being green is beautiful in every which way, equipped w/ EV charging port, foam roof, solar, & drought resistant landscaping. This incredible tucked-away location offers an enormous sense of privacy, while being only minutes to the heart of downtown Lafayette, including award winning schools, restaurants & trails. Only blocks from BART, it is a 20-minute ride into San Francisco.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tina Frechman

Dudum Real Estate Group License #01970768 Listed on: 12/04/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Erin Mccoin

Compass License #01410378

Compass
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 21,780 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • Carport

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Views of Hills
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2470400025

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0.5 Acres

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1959
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Subdivision Name: UPPER HAPPY VLY
  • Directions: Happy Valley to Upper Happy Valley
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Concrete, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Office, Rec/Rumpus Room, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Regular, Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Spa, Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Hills
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Storage, Yard Space
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Carport

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
  • Security: Security Alarm - Leased, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • 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: 21780
  • Parcel Number: 2470400025
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$3,807,525

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 4, 2020
Closed on
Dec 4, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tina Frechman
Dudum Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Erin Mccoin
Compass
List Price
$2,995,000
Sold Price
$3,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$355,000
11.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.30%
Original Mortgage
$358,750
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,143,750
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,700
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,700
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
7.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
7.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Available
-- Old Republic Title
$3,350,000 Old Republic Title
-- None Available
-- Chicago Title Company
$1,525,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- Financial Title
-- Financial Title
-- Financial Title
-- Financial Title
-- Placer Title
-- Placer Title Company
-- Chicago Title Co
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $2,200,000
Closed $358,750
Previous Owner $612,000
Previous Owner $955,000
Previous Owner $970,000
Previous Owner $625,500
Previous Owner $1,143,750
Previous Owner $140,000
Previous Owner $322,700
Previous Owner $300,700
Previous Owner $250,000
Previous Owner $360,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,350,000 -- --
12/11/2020 12/11/20 Sold $3,350,000 +11.9% $802 / Sq Ft
12/08/2020 12/08/20 Pending -- -- --
12/04/2020 12/04/20 For Sale $2,995,000 -- $717 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2026 $41,448 $3,698,668 $2,208,161 $1,490,507
2025 $41,448 $3,626,146 $2,164,864 $1,461,282
2024 $40,072 $3,555,046 $2,122,416 $1,432,630
2023 $40,072 $3,485,340 $2,080,800 $1,404,540
2022 $39,464 $3,417,000 $2,040,000 $1,377,000
2021 $38,398 $3,350,000 $2,000,000 $1,350,000
2019 $24,845 $2,085,000 $1,225,207 $859,793
2018 $22,381 $1,900,000 $1,116,495 $783,505
2017 $21,746 $1,840,000 $1,081,238 $758,762
2016 $20,666 $1,741,500 $1,023,356 $718,144
2015 $19,954 $1,701,000 $999,557 $701,443
2014 $19,954 $1,520,000 $893,196 $626,804
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40930444

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 247-040-002-5

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