NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $3,408,577 - $4,223,000

5 Beds
6 Baths
4,020 Sq Ft
$966/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 11, 2022

Last sale price $4,000,000 $995 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,137/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Gunite Pool
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Solar Power Battery
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of May 2022

Gated Happy Valley estate home with classic features and superb quality on a large (.65 acre) level lot enjoys detached cottage, sparkling pool, and expansive turf lawn. Ideal location on Los Arabis Drive is close to freeway, top-rated schools and downtown Lafayette. The beautiful entry opens to elegant living and dining rooms leading to the primary bedroom suite with walk-in closet and office. Another wing has three large bedrooms and two bathrooms. The remodeled gourmet kitchen boasts a 13' center island, top-line appliances, including dual dishwashers, butler’s pantry with wine fridge and breakfast area with gorgeous views of the patio and turf lawn. There is also an adjacent family room and rear entry mud room. You'll love the detached cottage with kitchenette and full bath, ideal for use as an office, guest quarters or artist workshop. New roof solar panels with Tesla batteries are among recent owner upgrades. Solar panels for the pool keep it warm as you wish; spa is nearly new

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Colhoun

Dudum Real Estate Group License #1029160 Listed on: 03/30/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Mull

Compass License #01955633

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 28,175 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Sound System
  • Skylights
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power Battery
  • Grid-tied solar system exports excess electricity
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by a third party

Pool

  • Gunite Pool
  • Pool Sweep
  • Spa

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Happy Valley Subdivision, Classic Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 249030006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0.65 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.65
  • Subdivision Name: HAPPY VALLEY
  • Directions: Upper Happy Valley to Los Arabis Dr
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Green Power: Solar, Solar Power Battery Bkup, Solar Power On Grid
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Au Pair, Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen/Family Combo, Office, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen, Sound System
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Skylight(s), Trash Compactor, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: Gunite, Pool Sweep, Solar Heat, Spa, Solar Pool Owned
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Security Gate
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
  • 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: 28175
  • Parcel Number: 249030006
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 30, 2022
Closed on
May 5, 2022
Sold by
Berkley Trust
Bought by
Gschwend Michael and Bottenfield Eden
Seller's Agent
Jim Colhoun
Dudum Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Mull
Compass
Sold Price
$4,000,000
Current Estimated Value
$3,882,144

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$117,856
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.77%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,877,717
Interest Rate
4.67%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Estimated Equity
$2,004,427

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2015
Sold by
Homer Donna C
Bought by
The Berkley Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,800,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2012
Sold by
Homer Donna C
Bought by
Homer Donna C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$401,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gschwend Michael $4,000,000 Old Republic Title
The Berkley Trust $2,600,000 Old Republic Title Company
Homer Donna C -- Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gschwend Michael $2,000,000
Previous Owner The Berkley Trust $1,800,000
Previous Owner Homer Donna C $401,000
Closed Gschwend Michael $600,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $4,000,000 -- --
05/11/2022 05/11/22 Sold $4,000,000 -- $995 / Sq Ft
04/08/2022 04/08/22 Pending -- -- --
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 $40,698 $3,550,000 $3,000,000 $550,000
2024 $46,645 $3,600,000 $2,600,000 $1,000,000
2023 $46,645 $4,080,000 $3,060,000 $1,020,000
2022 $34,355 $2,944,575 $1,359,035 $1,585,540
2021 $33,363 $2,886,839 $1,332,388 $1,554,451
2019 $32,937 $2,801,216 $1,292,869 $1,508,347
2018 $31,772 $2,746,291 $1,267,519 $1,478,772
2017 $31,228 $2,692,443 $1,242,666 $1,449,777
2016 $30,688 $2,639,650 $1,218,300 $1,421,350
2015 $15,748 $1,316,752 $535,573 $781,179
2014 $15,612 $1,290,959 $525,082 $765,877
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40986737

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 249-030-006-4

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