NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3810 Palo Alto Dr Lafayette, CA 94549

Happy Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,699,000 - $3,418,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,837 Sq Ft
$1,085/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 27, 2021

Last sale price $2,750,000 $969 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,784/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Secluded Lot
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2021

Tucked at the end of a private driveway and surrounded by gardens, this picturesque Happy Valley home is designed for comfortable living and perfect for indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Filled with an abundance of natural light, the center of the home is a spectacular living room with views of the oak-covered hills through large windows. The expansive .87 acre lot is a gardener’s dream featuring mature trees and planting, level lawns for play and a spacious patio and deck for entertaining. Just minutes away from a quiet cut-through walking path to top-rated Happy Valley Elementary, this home is located in one of Lafayette’s most desirable neighborhoods, close to BART, Hwy. 24, downtown Lafayette and only 20 miles to San Francisco.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dana Green

Compass License #01482454 Listed on: 05/13/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Jones

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01889386

Kw Advisors East Bay

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,792

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 0.87 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped
  • Secluded Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Trees
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Raised Hearth
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electricity To Lot Line
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 244023016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,792

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.87
  • Subdivision Name: HAPPY VALLEY
  • Directions: Happy Valley Rd to Palo Alto
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Range, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Living Room, Raised Hearth, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Office, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Built-in, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Partial Fence, Partial
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Irregular Lot, Premium Lot, Secluded, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Terraced Down, 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, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Laundry Room, Cabinets
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • 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: 37720
  • Parcel Number: 244023016
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2021
Closed on
May 24, 2021
Sold by
Thornton Justin and Thornton Sarah
Bought by
Aprile Nicholas and Aprile Lauren S
Seller's Agent
Dana Green
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Robert Jones
Kw Advisors East Bay
List Price
$2,495,000
Sold Price
$2,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
$255,000
10.22%
Current Estimated Value
$2,947,040

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$197,040
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.66%
Original Mortgage
$1,062,804
Outstanding Balance
$967,859
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
$1,979,181

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2011
Sold by
Thornton Justin and Thornton Sarah
Bought by
Thornton Justin and Thornton Sarah

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2007
Sold by
Ferrari John V and Ferrari Sasa
Bought by
Thornton Justin and Thornton Sarah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,080,000
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2004
Sold by
Ferrari John and Ferrari Saghi
Bought by
Ferrari John and Ferrari Sasa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 1999
Sold by
Franck Jack V and Franck Linda S
Bought by
Ferrari John and Ferrari Saghi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$411,600
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 1993
Sold by
Moore Michael C and Moore Patricia D
Bought by
Franck Jack and Franck Linda S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Aprile Nicholas $2,750,000 Chicago Title Company
Thornton Justin -- None Available
Thornton Justin $1,349,000 Chicago Title Co
Ferrari John -- --
Ferrari John $514,000 North American Title Co
Franck Jack $500,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Aprile Nicholas $1,062,804
Previous Owner Thornton Justin $986,700
Previous Owner Thornton Justin $100,000
Previous Owner Thornton Justin $986,700
Previous Owner Thornton Justin $1,080,000
Previous Owner Thornton Justin $150,000
Previous Owner Thornton Justin $1,080,000
Previous Owner Ferrari John $467,600
Previous Owner Ferrari John $769,000
Previous Owner Ferrari John $771,000
Previous Owner Ferrari John $775,000
Previous Owner Ferrari John $780,000
Previous Owner Ferrari John $785,000
Previous Owner Ferrari John $787,500
Previous Owner Ferrari John $411,600
Previous Owner Franck Jack $380,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,750,000 -- --
05/27/2021 05/27/21 Sold $2,750,000 +10.2% $969 / Sq Ft
05/19/2021 05/19/21 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2021 05/13/21 For Sale $2,495,000 -- $879 / 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 $31,792 $2,725,000 $1,981,819 $743,181
2024 $31,792 $2,725,000 $2,000,000 $725,000
2023 $30,935 $2,642,000 $1,921,000 $721,000
2022 $32,823 $2,805,000 $2,040,000 $765,000
2021 $20,623 $1,721,932 $1,092,136 $629,796
2019 $22,544 $1,670,861 $1,059,744 $611,117
2018 $21,412 $1,600,000 $1,014,801 $585,199
2017 $21,210 $1,580,000 $1,002,115 $577,885
2016 $20,325 $1,500,000 $970,000 $530,000
2015 $15,773 $1,319,000 $836,576 $482,424
2014 $14,603 $1,200,000 $761,101 $438,899
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dana Green

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Dana Green

    Compass

    (925) 339-1918

    60 in this area

    404 Total Sales

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  • Robert Jones

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Robert Jones

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (510) 917-2895

    1 in this area

    47 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40949693

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 244-023-016-3

California Contra Costa County Lafayette 94549 Happy Valley

3810 Palo Alto Dr, Lafayette, CA

This home is located at 3810 Palo Alto Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549 since 13 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $3,078,741, approximately $1,085 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 3810 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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