NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3854 Palo Alto Dr Lafayette, CA 94549

Happy Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,351,392 - $2,781,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,498 Sq Ft
$1,015/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 06, 2024

Last sale price $2,500,000 $1,001 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,228/month

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Corner Lot
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of August 2024

This home is located at 3854 Palo Alto Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549 since 06 August 2024 and is currently estimated at $2,535,598, approximately $1,015 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 3854 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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Stack

Coldwell Banker License #01501769 Listed on: 08/06/2024

Coldwell Banker

Last Buyer's Agent

Kaaren Brickman

Dudum Real Estate Group License #01932119

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,952

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,952

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.47
  • Subdivision Name: HAPPY VALLEY
  • Directions: Happy Valley to Palo Alto
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Linoleum, Carpet, Wood
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Regular
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Utilities: Other Water/Sewer
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Unit
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Other

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20410
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2024
Closed on
Jul 24, 2024
Sold by
John & Mary Hession Family Living Trust and Hession Michael
Bought by
Younis Family Revocable Trust and Younis
Seller's Agent
Tom Stack
Coldwell Banker
Buyer's Agent
Kaaren Brickman
Dudum Real Estate Group
List Price
$2,500,000
Sold Price
$2,500,000
Views
1
Current Estimated Value
$2,535,598

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$35,598
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.40%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Outstanding Balance
$494,872
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Estimated Equity
$2,040,726

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2004
Sold by
Hession John Patrick and Hession Mary
Bought by
Hession John P and Hession Mary
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
Younis Family Revocable Trust $2,500,000 Old Republic Title
Hession John P -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Younis Family Revocable Trust $500,000
Open Younis Family Revocable Trust $1,300,000
Previous Owner John And Mary Hession Family L $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,500,000 -- --
08/06/2024 08/06/24 Sold $2,500,000 0.0% $1,001 / Sq Ft
08/06/2024 08/06/24 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2024 08/06/24 For Sale $2,500,000 -- $1,001 / 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 $4,952 $2,500,000 $1,800,000 $700,000
2024 $4,952 $357,147 $107,378 $249,769
2023 $4,853 $350,145 $105,273 $244,872
2022 $4,779 $343,280 $103,209 $240,071
2021 $4,632 $336,550 $101,186 $235,364
2019 $4,265 $326,570 $98,186 $228,384
2018 $4,105 $320,167 $96,261 $223,906
2017 $4,008 $313,890 $94,374 $219,516
2016 $3,912 $307,736 $92,524 $215,212
2015 $3,791 $303,115 $91,135 $211,980
2014 $3,738 $297,178 $89,350 $207,828
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tom Stack

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Tom Stack

    Coldwell Banker

    (925) 878-9964

    3 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Tom Stack
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  • Kaaren Brickman

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Kaaren Brickman

    Dudum Real Estate Group

    (925) 351-5049

    12 in this area

    102 Total Sales

    Kaaren Brickman
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41068952

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 246-183-001-6

California Contra Costa County Lafayette 94549 Happy Valley

3854 Palo Alto Dr, Lafayette, CA

This home is located at 3854 Palo Alto Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549 since 06 August 2024 and is currently estimated at $2,535,598, approximately $1,015 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 3854 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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