NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $4,925,000 - $5,698,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
4,299 Sq Ft
$1,207/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 06, 2022

Last sale price $5,800,000 $1,349 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $33,928/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • RV or Boat Parking
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Solar Power System
  • Updated Kitchen

About This Home

As of June 2022

Visitors have consistently commented, “This place is a slice of heaven, yet so close to town, who knew!” A crown jewel in Lafayette’s Upper Happy Valley shines brilliantly on 2.73 acres of pristine land with a masterfully crafted and complete remodel by R & J Construction, sweeping scenic views, and an ultra-private entertaining mecca. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac with two gated entrances, the sprawling, professionally landscaped gardens and remodeled home take full advantage of the spectacular views. The fresh, contemporary, and open floor plan connects effortlessly with multiple outdoor venues from IPE decks, patios, and intimate garden settings with custom planters designed by Lafayette Ironwork's and a fabulous infinity pool, spa, fireplace and outdoor kitchen. Light-drenched living space, hickory floors, walls of windows, walnut open shelving, Andersen dual pane doors and windows, custom forged iron stairs, 2 flex spaces, 1,800-bottle temperature-controlled wine cellar.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Glenn Beaubelle

Compass License #00678426 Listed on: 05/02/2022

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Erin Martin

Compass License #01922810

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $67,817

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 2.73 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Secluded Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • RV or Boat Parking

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Trees
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Spa
  • Pool Sweep

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Zoned Cooling
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 249060010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$67,817

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.73
  • Subdivision Name: UPPER HAPPY VLY
  • Directions: Upper Happy Vly-Los Arabis-Camellia Ln
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Green Power: Solar
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet, Engineered Wood
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Stone
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Secluded, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: Gas Heat, In Ground, Pool Sweep, Spa, Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Hills, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Storage, Terraced Down, Terraced Up, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, RV/Boat Parking, Enclosed, Garage Faces Front, RV Possible, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Radiant
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room, Cabinets, Sink
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Gate, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public, Well

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: 118919
  • Parcel Number: 249060010
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2012
Sold by
Morrison Donna Sachs
Bought by
Martin Jeffrey S and Martin Victoria P
Current Estimated Value
$5,189,760

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2010
Sold by
Morrison Donna Sachs and Morrion Donna Sachs
Bought by
Morrison Donna Sachs

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2010
Sold by
Morrison Chad E
Bought by
Morrion Donna Sachs

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 1999
Sold by
Middlebrook Donald A and Middlebrook Robin M
Bought by
Morrison Chad E and Morrison Donna Sachs

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
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1998
Sold by
Odell James N and Odell Gabriela G
Bought by
Middlebrook Donald A and Middlebrook Robin M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Martin Jeffrey S $2,150,000 First American Title Company
Morrison Donna Sachs -- None Available
Morrion Donna Sachs -- None Available
Morrison Chad E $1,290,000 Placer Title
Middlebrook Donald A $1,050,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Martin Jeffrey S $2,425,000
Closed Martin Jeffrey S $300,000
Closed Martin Jeffrey S $2,200,000
Closed Martin Jeffrey S $1,785,000
Closed Martin Jeffrey S $1,500,000
Previous Owner Morrison Chad E $1,055,000
Previous Owner Morrison Chad E $1,052,000
Previous Owner Morrison Chad E $15,000
Previous Owner Morrison Chad E $1,100,000
Previous Owner Morrison Chad E $100,000
Previous Owner Morrison Chad E $1,100,000
Previous Owner Morrison Chad E $100,000
Previous Owner Morrison Chad E $1,000,000
Previous Owner Middlebrook Donald A $650,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $5,800,000 -- --
06/06/2022 06/06/22 Sold $5,800,000 +16.1% $1,349 / Sq Ft
05/03/2022 05/03/22 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2022 05/02/22 For Sale $4,995,000 -- $1,162 / 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
2025 $67,817 $6,155,006 $4,244,832 $1,910,174
2024 $66,703 $6,034,320 $4,161,600 $1,872,720
2023 $66,703 $5,916,000 $4,080,000 $1,836,000
2022 $30,154 $2,568,834 $1,740,601 $828,233
2021 $28,622 $2,518,466 $1,706,472 $811,994
2019 $44,453 $2,443,768 $1,655,858 $787,910
2018 $43,463 $2,395,852 $1,623,391 $772,461
2017 $43,022 $2,348,875 $1,591,560 $757,315
2016 $42,189 $2,268,505 $1,560,353 $708,152
2015 $24,976 $2,202,912 $1,536,916 $665,996
2014 $24,811 $2,159,761 $1,506,810 $652,951
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40991297

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 249-060-010-9