$2,300,000
SOLD AUG 4, 2025

3806 Palo Alto Dr Lafayette, CA 94549

Happy Valley Neighborhood
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,298 Sq Ft
0.53 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,001 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • View of Hills
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2025

First time on the market in over 50 years, 3806 Palo Alto Drive presents a rare opportunity to own a classic mid-century home in Lafayette’s highly sought-after Happy Valley neighborhood. Built in 1961, this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers iconic architectural features including vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, walls of windows and expansive sliding doors that seamlessly connect the indoors to the front and side decks and to the stunning backyard with a sparkling pool beyond. Set on a beautifully landscaped lot, the home invites indoor-outdoor living with abundant natural light and serene views from nearly every room. The freshly painted bedrooms provide a bright, inviting canvas, while the original layout offers the perfect opportunity to reimagine and personalize your dream kitchen and primary suite. Located in one of Lafayette’s most desirable enclaves - known for its quiet charm, excellent schools, and close proximity to downtown and BART - this is a timeless property with unmatched potential. Don’t miss this once-in-a-generation opportunity to make a mid-century masterpiece your own. Don’t miss this once-in-a-generation opportunity to make a mid-century masterpiece your own.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kaaren Brickman

Dudum Real Estate Group License #01932119 Listed on: 07/11/2025

Co-Listed By

Lauren Woolsey

Dudum Real Estate Group License #01940797

Last Buyer's Agent

Wendy Means

Dudum Real Estate Group License #01913149

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,687

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 0.53 Acre Lot

Parking

  • Carport

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Views of Hills
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Happy Valley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2440230171

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,687

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCDUDREG2
  • Subdivision Name: Happy Valley
  • Directions: Happy Valley Rd to Palo Alto
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Oven
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Oven Built-in, Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Hills
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Carport

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23100
  • Parcel Number: 2440230171

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2025
Closed on
Jul 25, 2025
Sold by
Eames Family Trust and Eames William M
Bought by
Kramer Matthew Albert and Kramer Erin Lydia
Seller's Agent
Kaaren Brickman
Dudum Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Wendy Means
Dudum Real Estate Group
List Price
$2,595,000
Sold Price
$2,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$295,000
-11.37%
Views
20

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
100.82%
Original Mortgage
$1,840,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,840,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$660,713

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2007
Sold by
Eames William M and Eames Karin A
Bought by
Eames William M and Eames Karin A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,300,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,840,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Sold $2,300,000 -11.4% $1,001 / Sq Ft
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2025 07/11/25 For Sale $2,595,000 -- $1,129 / 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 $4,687 $239,812 $71,057 $168,755
2024 $4,589 $235,111 $69,664 $165,447
2023 $4,589 $230,502 $68,299 $162,203
2022 $4,516 $225,983 $66,960 $159,023
2021 $4,388 $221,553 $65,648 $155,905
2019 $4,000 $214,983 $63,701 $151,282
2018 $3,866 $210,768 $62,452 $148,316
2017 $3,803 $206,636 $61,228 $145,408
2016 $3,705 $202,585 $60,028 $142,557
2015 $3,598 $199,543 $59,127 $140,416
2014 $3,540 $195,635 $57,969 $137,666
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kaaren Brickman

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Kaaren Brickman

    Dudum Real Estate Group

    (925) 351-5049

    12 in this area

    101 Total Sales

    Kaaren Brickman
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  • Lauren Woolsey

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Lauren Woolsey

    Dudum Real Estate Group

    (925) 899-9837

    6 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Lauren Woolsey
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Wendy Means

    Dudum Real Estate Group

    (925) 284-1400

    1 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Wendy Means
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41104540

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 244-023-017-1

California Contra Costa County Lafayette 94549 Happy Valley

3806 Palo Alto Dr, Lafayette, CA

This home is located at 3806 Palo Alto Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549 and is currently priced at $2,300,000, approximately $1,000 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 3806 Palo Alto Dr is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Happy Valley Elementary School, M.H. Stanley Middle School, and Acalanes High School.

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