Ben Olsen
Brightwork Realty Advocates
(925) 940-8628
125 Total Sales
1 in Happy Valley
$1,810,000 Price
1216 Upper Happy Valley Rd Lafayette, CA 94549
Happy Valley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,964,000 - $2,978,000
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,785
Sq Ft
$879/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- In Ground Pool
- Home fronts a creek
- Updated Kitchen
- Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
- View of Trees or Woods
- Family Room with Fireplace
About This Home
As of June 2023Tucked back from the road, this charming single-level home is filled with natural light and opens to a spectacular backyard oasis with sparkling pool and lush gardens. The loved home with traditional details features high ceilings, oak hardwood floors, and large picture windows. The flexible floorplan includes two spacious living areas, an updated kitchen, and spacious bedrooms. The main house is 2137± Sq. Ft. and features two spacious bedrooms with two full baths. The primary bedroom includes an en-suite bath and sliding glass door to the backyard. The adjacent guest cottage connected by the roof line is 648± Sq. Ft. with one bedroom, office space with a Murphy bed and a full bath – perfect for use as a guest suite, home office, or au-pair unit depending on your needs. The private backyard with mature gardens and pool offers a calming escape as well as a venue for summer pool parties and dining al fresco. Located in the sought-after neighborhood of Happy Valley, this home is only 20 miles from downtown San Francisco, offering the unique ability to be close to everything while retreating to privacy. Just minutes from the bustling restaurant district of Downtown Lafayette, the property is also conveniently located near the Lafayette Reservoir, Oakwood Athletic Club, Orinda, etc.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1953
Lot Details
- 30,492 Sq Ft Lot
- Home fronts a creek
- Partially Fenced Property
- Landscaped
- Irregular Lot
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 3 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Property Views
- Woods
- Trees
Home Design
- Slab Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Central Vacuum
- Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Double Oven
- Built-In Range
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry closet
- Dryer
- Washer
- 220 Volts In Laundry
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar owned by seller
Outdoor Features
- In Ground Pool
- Shed
Utilities
- Zoned Heating and Cooling
- 220 Volts in Kitchen
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Contra Costa Association
- Upper Happy Vly Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 2461700136
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 1, 2023
Closed on
Jun 22, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dana Green
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Josh Chavez
Rainmaker Real Estate
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$2,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,000
-8.88%
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$448,494
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.61%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 24, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 16, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 28, 2020
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
$765,600
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 14, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 14, 2012
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
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 12, 2010
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 1, 2000
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
$500,000
Interest Rate
8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 3, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Happy Valley, CA
-
Ben Olsen
-
Soraya Golesorkhi
Soraya Golesorkhi
Village Associates Real Estate
(925) 326-6671
48 Total Sales
2 in Happy Valley
$2.4M - $3M Price Range
-
Rita Dhillon
Rita Dhillon
Compass
(925) 306-1395
80 Total Sales
1 in Happy Valley
$4,250,000 Price
-
Kelly Crawford
Kelly Crawford
Vanguard Properties
(925) 396-7158
217 Total Sales
4 in Happy Valley
$1.1M - $3M Price Range
-
Joakim Bye
Joakim Bye
Ocean Element Real Estate
(650) 600-9932
45 Total Sales
1 in Happy Valley
$2,600,000 Price
-
Kat Sellis
Kat Sellis
Real Broker
(925) 940-8695
88 Total Sales
2 in Happy Valley
$2.6M - $4M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,000,000 | Chicago Title | ||
| -- | -- | ||
| -- | -- | ||
| -- | -- | ||
| -- | Old Republic Title Company | ||
| -- | Old Republic Title Company | ||
| -- | None Available | ||
| $1,300,000 | Old Republic Title Company | ||
| -- | None Available | ||
| $855,000 | First American Title Guarant | ||
| -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,550,000 | ||
| Closed | $1,555,000 | ||
| Closed | $200,000 | ||
| Closed | $1,600,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,535,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $765,600 | ||
| Previous Owner | $115,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $964,200 | ||
| Previous Owner | $975,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $401,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $417,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $497,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $500,000 |
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 | $2,000,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/29/2023 06/29/23 | Sold | $2,000,000 | -8.9% | $718 / Sq Ft |
| 06/14/2023 06/14/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/01/2023 06/01/23 | For Sale | $2,195,000 | -- | $788 / 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 | $24,677 | $2,122,416 | $1,591,812 | $530,604 |
| 2025 | $24,677 | $2,080,800 | $1,560,600 | $520,200 |
| 2024 | $18,804 | $2,040,000 | $1,530,000 | $510,000 |
| 2023 | $18,804 | $1,538,685 | $1,203,134 | $335,551 |
| 2022 | $18,516 | $1,508,516 | $1,179,544 | $328,972 |
| 2021 | $17,981 | $1,478,938 | $1,156,416 | $322,522 |
| 2019 | $17,573 | $1,435,073 | $1,122,117 | $312,956 |
| 2018 | $16,954 | $1,406,935 | $1,100,115 | $306,820 |
| 2017 | $16,664 | $1,379,349 | $1,078,545 | $300,804 |
| 2016 | $16,357 | $1,352,304 | $1,057,398 | $294,906 |
| 2015 | $15,915 | $1,331,992 | $1,041,515 | $290,477 |
| 2014 | $15,778 | $1,305,901 | $1,021,114 | $284,787 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Dana Green
Seller's Agent in 2023
Dana Green
Compass
(925) 339-1918
43 in this area
337 Total Sales
-
Josh Chavez
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Josh Chavez
Rainmaker Real Estate
(408) 294-4663
1 in this area
36 Total Sales
Map
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41028933
APN: 246-170-013-6
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