NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3955 Canyon Rd Lafayette, CA 94549

Happy Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,300,000 - $3,100,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,904 Sq Ft
$918/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 20, 2020

Last sale price $1,905,000 $656 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,664/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • 56,192 Sq Ft lot
  • View of Hills
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of April 2020

This mid-century modern masterpiece, designed by renowned architect Murray Slama for himself & his family is carefully curated to offer an architectural pleasing design w/ vaulted ceilings & thoughtful touches. Towering windows drench the interior w/ natural light, while the outdoors beckons for relaxation. The backyard spa, large deck, fire pit & level lawn is the epitome of California living. Being green is beautiful in every which way, equipped w/ smart home technology, Tesla Powerwall, dual electric chargers, newer foam roof, high-efficiency HVAC, raised garden beds, chicken coop, turf, & an extensive fruit tree collection. This incredible tucked-away location offers an enormous sense of privacy, while being only mins to the heart of downtown Lafayette, top rated schools, restaurants, reservoir, & trails. Only blocks from BART, it is a 20-minute ride into San Francisco.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tina Frechman

Dudum Real Estate Group License #01970768 Listed on: 03/12/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Dana Green

Compass License #01482454

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,287

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 1.29 Acre Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Carport
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Raised Hearth
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Metal Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Zoned Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Ratcliff/Slama
  • Happy Valley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2471310058

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,287

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Happy Valley
  • Directions: Upper Happy to Canyon
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Metal, Raised Hearth
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other
  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot, Sloped Up
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills
  • Builder Name: Ratcliff/Slama
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Raised, Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Carport - 2 Or More, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: Whole House Fan
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • 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: 56192
  • Parcel Number: 2471310058

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2020
Closed on
Apr 13, 2020
Sold by
Higgins Mark Samuel and Mackenzie Heather Marie
Bought by
Mcdaniel Aaron Benjamin and Mcdaniel Leona Ma
Seller's Agent
Tina Frechman
Dudum Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Dana Green
Compass
List Price
$1,849,000
Sold Price
$1,905,000
Premium/Discount to List
$56,000
3.03%
Current Estimated Value
$2,491,261

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$586,261
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.17%
Original Mortgage
$1,524,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2012
Sold by
Higgins Mark and Mackenzie Heather
Bought by
Higgins Mark Samuel and Mackenzie Heather Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$940,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2012
Sold by
Slama Murray Michael and Slama Gregory Philip
Bought by
Higgins Mark and Mackenzie Heather

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$940,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2012
Sold by
Slama Murray Michael
Bought by
Slama Murray Michael and Slama Gregory Philip

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$940,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2012
Sold by
Slama Murray Michael
Bought by
Slama Murray Michael and Slama Gregory Philip

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2004
Sold by
Slama Velma M
Bought by
Slama Murray Michael and Slama Gregory Philip

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2004
Sold by
Slama Velma M
Bought by
Slama Velma M
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
Mcdaniel Aaron Benjamin $1,905,000 Chicago Title Company
Higgins Mark Samuel -- None Available
Higgins Mark $1,175,000 Old Republic Title Company
Slama Murray Michael -- Old Republic Title Company
Slama Murray Michael -- None Available
Slama Murray Michael -- --
Slama Velma M -- --
Slama Velma M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mcdaniel Aaron B $1,855,000
Closed Mcdaniel Aaron Benjamin $1,524,000
Previous Owner Higgins Mackenzie Family Trust $500,000
Previous Owner Higgins Mark Samuel $215,000
Previous Owner Higgins Mark Samuel $1,225,000
Previous Owner Higgins Mark Samuel $200,000
Previous Owner Higgins Mark $940,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,905,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,905,000 -- --
04/20/2020 04/20/20 Sold $1,905,000 +3.0% $656 / Sq Ft
03/19/2020 03/19/20 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2020 03/12/20 For Sale $1,849,000 -- $637 / 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 $24,287 $2,083,390 $1,531,102 $552,288
2024 $23,871 $2,042,540 $1,501,081 $541,459
2023 $23,871 $2,002,492 $1,471,649 $530,843
2022 $23,507 $1,963,229 $1,442,794 $520,435
2021 $22,827 $1,924,735 $1,414,504 $510,231
2019 $16,029 $1,297,085 $1,048,709 $248,376
2018 $15,465 $1,271,653 $1,028,147 $243,506
2017 $15,201 $1,246,720 $1,007,988 $238,732
2016 $14,917 $1,222,275 $988,224 $234,051
2015 $14,514 $1,203,916 $973,380 $230,536
2014 $14,385 $1,180,334 $954,313 $226,021
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tina Frechman

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Tina Frechman

    Dudum Real Estate Group

    (925) 915-0851

    9 in this area

    71 Total Sales

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  • Dana Green

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Dana Green

    Compass

    (925) 339-1918

    60 in this area

    404 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40898934

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 247-131-005-8

California Contra Costa County Lafayette 94549 Happy Valley

3955 Canyon Rd, Lafayette, CA

This home is located at 3955 Canyon Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549 since 12 March 2020 and is currently estimated at $2,664,654, approximately $917 per square foot. This property was built in 1963. 3955 Canyon 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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