NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3742 Meadow Ln Lafayette, CA 94549

Happy Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,720,000 - $4,187,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,606 Sq Ft
$1,082/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 13, 2021

Last sale price $3,650,000 $1,012 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,564 / mo

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • View of Hills
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2021

Finally, a rare opportunity to own a classic Happy Valley rancher on one of the most coveted streets! Seamlessly blending indoor - outdoor living and emblematic of California Dreamin', this sprawling ranch style home exudes comfort and style with a distinct nod toward mid-century grace. The "one of a kind" gourmet kitchen, informal dining area and family room look out to the resort like backyard. Kitchen features include a 6-burner Wolf gas stove top, Sub-Zero refrigerator, dual Dacor ovens, Miele dishwasher, honed granite counters and island with seating. The family room and dining area are framed by built-ins, fireplace and large windows out to the pool and patio. The backyard is an entertainer's dream with a gorgeous pool & Shamu shelf, hot tub, fire pit, outdoor TV, built-in BBQ and refrigerator.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beverly Arnold

Vanguard Properties License #01154860 Listed on: 03/31/2021

Co-Listed By

Kelly Crawford

Vanguard Properties License #01327015

Last Buyer's Agent

Out Of Area Non Member

Bay East Aor

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 21,170 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Raised Hearth
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Pool

  • In Ground Pool

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 245032006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0.49 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCCOLD02
  • Subdivision Name: HAPPY VALLEY
  • Directions: Happy Valley to Rose to Meadow
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Raised Hearth
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Au Pair, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Office, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot, Regular, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Hills
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • 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

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21170
  • Parcel Number: 245032006
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 31, 2021
Closed on
May 8, 2021
Sold by
Delaplane Jason T and Delaplane Jennifer L
Bought by
Trotter Matthew A and Spencer Jacquelyn B
Seller's Agent
Beverly Arnold
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Out Of Area Non Member
Bay East Aor
List Price
$3,595,000
Sold Price
$3,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
1.53%
Current Estimated Value
$3,902,072

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$252,072
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.35%
Original Mortgage
$2,372,500
Outstanding Balance
$2,150,077
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,751,995

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2018
Sold by
Delaplane Jason T
Bought by
Delaplane Jason T and Delaplane Jennifer L

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2008
Sold by
Delaplane Thomas M and Delaplane Linda S
Bought by
Delaplane Thomas M and Delaplane Linda S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2007
Sold by
Byrne Joseph Wm and Byrne Kristina L
Bought by
Delaplane Thomas M and Delaplane Linda S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 1995
Sold by
Byrne Joseph Wm and Byrne Kristina L
Bought by
Byrne Joseph Wm and Byrne Kristina L
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

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Trotter Matthew A $3,650,000 Old Republic Title Company
Delaplane Jason T -- None Available
Delaplane Thomas M -- None Available
Delaplane Jason T $887,500 None Available
Delaplane Jason T $887,500 None Available
Delaplane Thomas M $2,300,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Byrne Joseph Wm -- Fidelity National Title Co
Byrne Joseph Wm -- Fidelity National Title Co
Byrne Joseph Wm -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Trotter Matthew A $2,372,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,650,000 -- --
05/13/2021 05/13/21 Sold $3,650,000 +1.5% $1,012 / Sq Ft
04/18/2021 04/18/21 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2021 03/31/21 For Sale $3,595,000 -- $997 / 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 $45,049 $3,950,875 $3,084,930 $865,945
2024 $43,558 $3,873,408 $3,024,442 $848,966
2023 $43,558 $3,797,460 $2,965,140 $832,320
2022 $42,899 $3,723,000 $2,907,000 $816,000
2021 $19,945 $1,659,615 $1,092,136 $567,479
2019 $19,535 $1,610,393 $1,059,744 $550,649
2018 $18,846 $1,578,817 $1,038,965 $539,852
2017 $18,523 $1,547,861 $1,018,594 $529,267
2016 $18,186 $1,517,512 $998,622 $518,890
2015 $17,696 $1,494,718 $983,622 $511,096
2014 $17,548 $1,465,440 $964,355 $501,085
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Beverly Arnold

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Beverly Arnold

    Vanguard Properties

    (925) 788-8516

    2 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Beverly Arnold
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  • Kelly Crawford

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Kelly Crawford

    Vanguard Properties

    (925) 998-5599

    6 in this area

    219 Total Sales

    Kelly Crawford
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Out Of Area Non Member

    Bay East Aor

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40943366

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 245-032-006-0

California Contra Costa County Lafayette 94549 Happy Valley

3742 Meadow Ln, Lafayette, CA

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