NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3842 Palo Alto Dr Lafayette, CA 94549

Happy Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $5,182,000 - $5,443,533

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,292 Sq Ft
$1,244/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 24, 2020

Last sale price $5,000,001 $1,165 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $34,479/month

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Private Lot
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Family Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of September 2020

Stunning contemporary retreat with soaring ceilings, walls of windows and modern finishes throughout, this feels like your own private resort in the heart of the desirable Happy Valley neighborhood. The abundance of natural light and lush mature landscape highlights the clean lines of this contemporary estate. The open floorplan features custom windows, chef’s kitchen, spacious primary suite, bonus play/family room, upstairs office and au pair unit. Treat yourself to a backyard oasis with saltwater pool, cabana with full bathroom, two outdoor showers, sport court, firepit, bocce ball court/putting green and lighted mulberry arbor. This dream estate is perfect for families, entertaining, working from home and enjoying a year-round indoor/outdoor lifestyle! This private setting is perfectly located steps from a charming walking bridge to award-winning Happy Valley Elementary and close to the Lafayette Reservoir, Briones Regional Park hiking trails and bustling downtown.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dana Green

Compass License #01482454 Listed on: 09/17/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Richardson

The Agency License #01407557

The Agency

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $59,889

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 1.12 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Sound System
  • Skylights
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Cover
  • Pool Sweep
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Courtyard

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2440230049

Community Details

Overview

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

Recreation

  • Community Pool or Spa Combo

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$59,889

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.12
  • Subdivision Name: HAPPY VALLEY
  • Directions: Happy Valley Rd. to Palo Alto
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Insert, Gas, Living Room, Other
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Au Pair, Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen, Sound System
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Pantry, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Pool Cover, Pool Sweep, Spa, Pool/Spa Combo, Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Covered Courtyard, Landscape Back, Private Entrance, Yard Space
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Side Yard Access, Tandem, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • 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: 48620
  • Parcel Number: 2440230049
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2020
Closed on
Sep 23, 2020
Sold by
Mccullough Michael Stuart and Mccullough Paige Leavell
Bought by
Willis Sara Kay
Seller's Agent
Dana Green
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Karen Richardson
The Agency
List Price
$4,195,000
Sold Price
$5,000,001
Premium/Discount to List
$805,001
19.19%
Current Estimated Value
$5,385,848

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$385,847
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.53%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2015
Sold by
Mccullough Michael Stuart and Mccullough Paige Leavell
Bought by
Mccullough 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
$305,000
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2014
Sold by
Mccullough Michael S and Mccullough Paige
Bought by
Mccollaugh Family Trust Of 2004

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2012
Sold by
Mccullough Michael and Mccullough Paige
Bought by
Mccullough Michael S and Mccullough Paige

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$599,002
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2011
Sold by
Mccullough Michael S and Mccullough Paige Leavell
Bought by
Mccullough Michael and Mccullough Paige

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$607,000
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2000
Sold by
Allen Rudderow W
Bought by
Mccullough Michael S and Mccullough Paige Leavell

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
8.19%
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
Willis Sara Kay $5,000,500 Chicago Title Company
Mccullough Family Trust -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Mccollaugh Family Trust Of 2004 -- None Available
Mccullough Michael S -- North American Title Co Inc
Mccullough Michael -- North American Title Company
Mccullough Michael S $886,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mccullough Family Trust $305,000
Previous Owner Mccullough Michael S $599,002
Previous Owner Mccullough Michael $607,000
Previous Owner Mccullough Michael S $635,000
Previous Owner Mccullough Michael S $642,900
Previous Owner Mccullough Michael S $644,000
Previous Owner Mccullough Michael S $650,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $5,000,001 -- --
09/24/2020 09/24/20 Sold $5,000,001 +19.2% $1,165 / Sq Ft
09/17/2020 09/17/20 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2020 09/17/20 For Sale $4,195,000 -- $977 / 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 $59,889 $5,412,160 $2,435,472 $2,976,688
2024 $58,903 $5,306,040 $2,387,718 $2,918,322
2023 $58,903 $5,202,000 $2,340,900 $2,861,100
2022 $58,013 $5,100,000 $2,295,000 $2,805,000
2021 $56,335 $5,000,000 $2,250,000 $2,750,000
2019 $19,134 $1,567,524 $675,397 $892,127
2018 $17,970 $1,492,230 $662,154 $830,076
2017 $16,555 $1,362,481 $649,171 $713,310
2016 $16,251 $1,335,767 $636,443 $699,324
2015 $15,814 $1,315,704 $626,884 $688,820
2014 -- $1,289,932 $614,605 $675,327
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dana Green

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Dana Green

    Compass

    (925) 339-1918

    60 in this area

    405 Total Sales

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  • Karen Richardson

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Karen Richardson

    The Agency

    (925) 639-3904

    2 in this area

    41 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40920505

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 244-023-004-9

California Contra Costa County Lafayette 94549 Happy Valley

3842 Palo Alto Dr, Lafayette, CA

This home is located at 3842 Palo Alto Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549 since 17 September 2020 and is currently estimated at $5,340,511, approximately $1,244 per square foot. This property was built in 1966. 3842 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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