NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3838 Happy Valley Rd Lafayette, CA 94549

Happy Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,546,000 - $4,199,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,926 Sq Ft
$979/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 02, 2020

Last sale price $3,071,250 $782 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,076/month

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Stone Countertops
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2020

This turnkey residence, never before on the market, offers open, updated living spaces ideal for daily living & large-scale year-round entertaining. The house features spacious rooms, high ceilings, an expansive chef’s kitchen, light-filled dining room, executive office/4th bedroom, & a flexible upstairs bonus room. The nearly half-acre property provides level lawn, patio with outdoor fireplace, sun deck, landscaped rock walls, & terraced gardens with fruit trees. This rare, gated enclave of only 5 homes offers a prestigious setting perfectly paired with a magical neighborhood feel. Tucked off of Happy Valley Road, within steps of Happy Valley Elementary, the central location of this charmer offers a neighborhood path to downtown with Michelin-rated restaurants & an abundance of shopping along with easy access to BART, Hwy. 24/680, top-rated schools, Oakwood Athletic Club, & the Lafayette Reservoir and Rim Trail.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dana Green

Compass License #01482454 Listed on: 09/02/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Non-member 999999

Non-member Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $37,583

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Zoned Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Happy Valley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2461000040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$37,583

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Happy Valley
  • Directions: Happy Valley Road Through Enclave Gate
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning, Other
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18295
  • Parcel Number: 2461000040

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 2, 2020
Closed on
Aug 21, 2020
Sold by
Elliott Scott David and Elliott Donna Marie
Bought by
Thomas Samuel and Thomas Kathleen Lauren
Seller's Agent
Dana Green
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Non-member 999999
Non-member Office
List Price
$3,150,000
Sold Price
$3,071,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$78,750
-2.5%
Current Estimated Value
$3,843,841

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$772,591
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.87%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,774,017
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,117,455

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2014
Sold by
Higgins Cory E and Higgins Gretchen D
Bought by
The Elliott Family Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,069,600
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2014
Sold by
Higgins Cory E and Higgins Gretchen D
Bought by
Higgins Cory E and Higgins Gretchen D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2004
Sold by
Higgins Cory E and Higgins Gretchen Diane
Bought by
Higgins Cory Ernst and Higgins Gretchen Diane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2003
Sold by
Higgins Cory Ernst and Higgins Gretchen Diane
Bought by
Higgins Cory Ernst and Higgins Gretchen Diane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2003
Sold by
Higgins Cory Ernest and Higgins Gretchen Diane
Bought by
Higgins Cory Ernst and Higgins Gretchen Diane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
5.96%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2002
Sold by
Higgins Cory Ernst and Higgins Gretchen Diane
Bought by
Higgins Cory Ernst and Higgins Gretchen Diane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2002
Sold by
Higgins Cory E and Higgins Gretchen D
Bought by
Higgins Cory Ernst and Higgins Gretchen Diane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2000
Sold by
Higgins Cory E and Higgins Gretchen D
Bought by
Higgins Cory Ernst and Higgins Gretchen Diane

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 1996
Sold by
Winter Ruth L
Bought by
Higgins Cory E and Higgins Gretchen D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
8.06%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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
Thomas Samuel $3,071,500 Old Republic Title Company
The Elliott Family Trust $2,587,000 Chicago Title Company
Higgins Cory E -- Old Republic Title Company
Higgins Cory Ernst -- Chicago Title
Higgins Cory E -- Chicago Title
Higgins Cory Ernst -- Chicago Title
Higgins Cory Ernst -- Chicago Title
Higgins Cory Ernst -- Chicago Title
Higgins Cory Ernest -- Chicago Title
Higgins Cory Ernst -- Chicago Title
Higgins Cory Ernst -- Chicago Title
Higgins Cory Ernst -- Chicago Title Co
Higgins Cory E -- Chicago Title Co
Higgins Cory Ernst -- --
Higgins Cory E $250,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Thomas Samuel $500,000
Open Thomas Samuel $2,000,000
Previous Owner Elliott Scott David $200,000
Previous Owner Elliott Scott David $2,452,500
Previous Owner The Elliott Family Trust $2,069,600
Previous Owner Higgins Cory E $1,200,000
Previous Owner Higgins Cory E $1,000,000
Previous Owner Higgins Cory Ernst $500,000
Previous Owner Higgins Cory Ernst $360,000
Previous Owner Higgins Cory E $900,000
Previous Owner Higgins Cory Ernst $750,000
Previous Owner Higgins Cory Ernest $750,000
Previous Owner Higgins Cory Ernst $750,000
Previous Owner Higgins Cory E $750,000
Previous Owner Higgins Cory $650,000
Previous Owner Higgins Cory E $225,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $3,071,250 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,071,250 -- --
09/02/2020 09/02/20 Sold $3,071,250 -2.5% $782 / Sq Ft
09/02/2020 09/02/20 Pending -- -- --
09/02/2020 09/02/20 For Sale $3,150,000 -- $802 / 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 $37,583 $3,324,363 $2,381,350 $943,013
2024 $36,955 $3,259,180 $2,334,657 $924,523
2023 $36,955 $3,195,276 $2,288,880 $906,396
2022 $36,395 $3,132,624 $2,244,000 $888,624
2021 $35,342 $3,071,200 $2,200,000 $871,200
2019 $32,678 $2,787,207 $1,616,085 $1,171,122
2018 $31,520 $2,732,557 $1,584,398 $1,148,159
2017 $30,978 $2,678,979 $1,553,332 $1,125,647
2016 $30,440 $2,626,451 $1,522,875 $1,103,576
2015 $29,626 $2,587,000 $1,500,000 $1,087,000
2014 $9,864 $774,986 $332,016 $442,970
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dana Green

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Dana Green

    Compass

    (925) 339-1918

    59 in this area

    399 Total Sales

    Dana Green
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Non-member 999999

    Non-member Office

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40919246

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 246-100-004-0

California Contra Costa County Lafayette 94549 Happy Valley

3838 Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA

This home is located at 3838 Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549 since 02 September 2020 and is currently estimated at $3,843,841, approximately $979 per square foot. This property was built in 1998. 3838 Happy Valley Rd 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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