NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3971 Canyon Rd Lafayette, CA 94549

Happy Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,844,000 - $4,933,615

6 Beds
7 Baths
5,815 Sq Ft
$750/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 28, 2020

Last sale price $3,000,000 $516 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $26,618/month

214 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Canyon View
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of September 2020

Fabulous one acre private gated estate offers unique retreat with wonderful classic traditional home offering picturesque windows & stately rooms plus many private patios and decks overlooking magical gardens. Charming two story guest house featuring living room w/ kitchenette, bedroom, office and gym; perfect for extended family or guests plus 3-car garage & recreation room above garage with nearby pool/spa. The exquisite, expansive yard is an entertainer’s dream! Enjoy the sweeping views, large grass play area & picturesque gardens with majestic oaks, spacious brick patios, meandering paths & scenic gardens. Located in desirable Happy Valley location offering “Once in a lifetime opportunity!!!”

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Snell

Village Associates Real Estate License #01333422 Listed on: 02/17/2020

Co-Listed By

Lynda Snell

Village Associates Real Estate License #00700106

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Wilson

Realty ONE Group Complete License #01180909

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Secured Garage or Parking

Property Views

  • Canyon
  • Ridge
  • Hills
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Pool Cover
  • Pool Sweep

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Zoned Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Upper Happy Vly Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2471310140

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCVARE
  • Subdivision Name: Upper Happy Vly
  • Directions: Upper Happy Valley to Canyon
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Dryer, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Stone
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground, Pool Cover, Pool Sweep
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Canyon, Hills, Ridge, Valley
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Secured, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • 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: 43560
  • Parcel Number: 2471310140

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2020
Closed on
Sep 20, 2020
Sold by
Weir Richard T and Weir Suzanne E
Bought by
Wilson Matihew and Wilson Kristin
Seller's Agent
Jeff Snell
Village Associates Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Wilson
Realty ONE Group Complete
List Price
$3,175,000
Sold Price
$3,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-5.51%
Current Estimated Value
$4,360,904

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,360,904
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.27%
Original Mortgage
$1,250,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,104,111
Interest Rate
2.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$3,256,793

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 1996
Sold by
Weir Richard T and Weir Suzanne E
Bought by
Weir Richard T and Weir Suzanne E
Source: Public Records

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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
Wilson Matihew $3,000,000 Chicago Title Company
Weir Richard T -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wilson Matihew $1,250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $3,000,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,000,000 -- --
09/28/2020 09/28/20 Sold $3,000,000 -5.5% $516 / Sq Ft
09/18/2020 09/18/20 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2020 02/28/20 For Sale $3,175,000 0.0% $546 / Sq Ft
02/22/2020 02/22/20 Pending -- -- --
02/17/2020 02/17/20 For Sale $3,175,000 -- $546 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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 $41,700 $3,611,434 $2,056,620 $1,554,814
2024 $39,000 $3,540,623 $2,016,295 $1,524,328
2023 $39,000 $3,349,200 $1,976,760 $1,372,440
2022 $36,276 $3,060,000 $1,938,000 $1,122,000
2021 $34,593 $3,000,000 $1,900,000 $1,100,000
2019 $11,241 $950,030 $164,304 $785,726
2018 $10,833 $931,403 $161,083 $770,320
2017 $10,619 $913,141 $157,925 $755,216
2016 $10,417 $895,237 $154,829 $740,408
2015 $10,124 $881,791 $152,504 $729,287
2014 $10,031 $864,519 $149,517 $715,002
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeff Snell

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jeff Snell

    Village Associates Real Estate

    (925) 765-8700

    1 in this area

    101 Total Sales

    Jeff Snell
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Lynda Snell

    Village Associates Real Estate

    (925) 254-0505

    1 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Lynda Snell
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  • Kevin Wilson

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Kevin Wilson

    Realty ONE Group Complete

    (916) 837-2822

    1 Total Sale

    Kevin Wilson
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40895738

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 247-131-014-0

California Contra Costa County Lafayette 94549 Happy Valley

3971 Canyon Rd, Lafayette, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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