NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3976 S Peardale Dr Lafayette, CA 94549

Happy Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,916,000 - $3,187,520

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,783 Sq Ft
$1,085/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 15, 2024

Last sale price $3,200,000 $1,150 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,263/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Solar Power Battery
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2024

Impeccably designed and preserved Happy Valley jewel box! Every detail meticulously crafted in upgrading this turn-key, single story storybook home. Beautiful connected living spaces are anchored by a traditional wood burning fireplace converted to gas, hardwood floors and beamed ceilings. A state-of-the-art kitchen features beautiful Blue Line custom cabinetry, Vadara quartz counter-tops and high-end appliances partnering with a darling back kitchen/laundry accessing over 300 square feet of finished attic space. The spacious primary retreat with tray shelf, beamed ceiling includes an updated bathroom and walk-in closet. A front of house fourth bedroom and bath is ideal for guest, office or au pair! Extensive upgrades include all new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, updated tech & security, 25 Solaria solar panels & high-powered Enphase batteries (owned) and a detached bonus/office space with 800 bottle temperature-controlled wine room. A sparkling heated salt water pool, built in gas fire table, hot tub ready pad, raised wood garden beds, tranquil fountain and beautiful outdoor landscape lighting is ideal for relaxation, entertaining & play. Located minutes from H24, BART, Lafayette Reservoir, Oakwood Athletic Club, quaint downtown Lafayette, Bentley School & top rated schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Tichenor

Dudum Real Estate Group License #01478540 Listed on: 01/25/2024

Dudum Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Samantha Woehrle

Woehrle Real Estate License #02162009

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power Battery
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Upper Happy Vly Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2480520036

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0.26 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Subdivision Name: UPPER HAPPY VLY
  • Directions: Upper Happy Valley to S Peardale
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Green Power: Solar, Solar Power Battery Bkup
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Island, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Wood
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: Electric Heat, Gunite, In Ground, Pool Cover, Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Composition Shingles, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Storage, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Yard Space
  • Foundation Details: Raised, Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Solar, Fireplace(s)
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • 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: 11280
  • Parcel Number: 2480520036
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 25, 2024
Closed on
Feb 9, 2024
Sold by
James M Sitkin Revocable Trust
Bought by
James M Sitskin Revocable Trust and Sitkin
Seller's Agent
Lisa Tichenor
Dudum Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Samantha Woehrle
Woehrle Real Estate
List Price
$2,895,000
Sold Price
$3,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$305,000
10.54%
Views
39
Current Estimated Value
$3,018,880

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$181,120
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2022
Sold by
James M Sitkin Revocable Trust
Bought by
City Of Lafayette

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 7, 2021
Closed on
Jan 22, 2021
Sold by
Bell Susan T
Bought by
Sitkin James M and The James M Sitkin Revocable T
Seller's Agent
Amy Boaman
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Sherrie Perlstein
Compass
List Price
$2,295,000
Sold Price
$2,625,000
Premium/Discount to List
$330,000
14.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.75%
Original Mortgage
$1,755,000
Interest Rate
2.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 7, 2021
Closed on
Jan 21, 2021
Sold by
Cate Clifford S and Cate Christine E
Bought by
Sitkin James M and The James M Sitkin Revocable T
Seller's Agent
Amy Boaman
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Sherrie Perlstein
Compass
List Price
$2,295,000
Sold Price
$2,625,000
Premium/Discount to List
$330,000
14.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,755,000
Interest Rate
2.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2011
Sold by
Cate Clifford and Cate Christie E
Bought by
Cate Clifford S and Cate Christie E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2009
Sold by
Harmon Jeff
Bought by
Cate Clifford and Cate Christie E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$728,000
Interest Rate
5.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
James M Sitskin Revocable Trust $3,200,000 Chicago Title
City Of Lafayette -- --
Sitkin James M -- Chicago Title Company
Sitkin James M $2,625,000 Chicago Title Company
Cate Clifford S -- None Available
Cate Clifford $1,035,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Sitkin James M $1,755,000
Previous Owner Cate Clifford $728,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,200,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,625,000 -- --
02/15/2024 02/15/24 Sold $3,200,000 +10.5% $1,150 / Sq Ft
02/04/2024 02/04/24 Pending -- -- --
01/25/2024 01/25/24 For Sale $2,895,000 +10.3% $1,040 / Sq Ft
01/27/2021 01/27/21 Sold $2,625,000 +14.4% $995 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/12/2021 01/12/21 Pending -- -- --
01/07/2021 01/07/21 For Sale $2,295,000 -- $870 / 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 $37,569 $3,264,000 $2,550,000 $714,000
2024 $31,806 $2,785,671 $2,122,416 $663,255
2023 $31,806 $2,731,050 $2,080,800 $650,250
2022 $31,323 $2,677,500 $2,040,000 $637,500
2021 $15,297 $1,234,251 $834,763 $399,488
2019 $14,892 $1,197,644 $810,004 $387,640
2018 $14,368 $1,174,162 $794,122 $380,040
2017 $14,122 $1,151,140 $778,551 $372,589
2016 $13,855 $1,128,570 $763,286 $365,284
2015 $13,479 $1,111,619 $751,821 $359,798
2014 $13,357 $1,089,845 $737,094 $352,751
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Lisa Tichenor

    Dudum Real Estate Group

    (925) 937-4000

    4 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Lisa Tichenor
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Samantha Woehrle

    Woehrle Real Estate

    (925) 360-7799

    3 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Samantha Woehrle
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  • Amy Boaman

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Amy Boaman

    Compass

    (925) 997-6808

    8 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Amy Boaman
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  • Christine Gallegos

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Christine Gallegos

    Compass

    (925) 606-2047

    6 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Christine Gallegos
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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Sherrie Perlstein

    Compass

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41048426

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 248-052-003-6

California Contra Costa County Lafayette 94549 Happy Valley

3976 S Peardale Dr, Lafayette, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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