NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $4,511,000 - $5,019,000

4 Beds
6 Baths
4,038 Sq Ft
$1,172/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 19, 2021

Last sale price $4,795,000 $1,187 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $29,460/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of November 2021

Tucked in the heart of Happy Valley, down a long, gated driveway, sits this beautifully renovated and private retreat. Dream living spaces, impeccable design, clean lines, and high-end finishes combine with phenomenal indoor/outdoor flow and relaxing bedroom retreats (including an au pair/in-law possibility) to create this unparalleled Lafayette residence. The exterior grounds flourish year-round and provide an ever-changing backdrop of mature trees and lush landscaping that is sure to delight all ages. Enjoy outdoor living at its finest with an expansive Blue Stone entertaining patio, gas fire pit, rectangular (covered) pool, spa, level lawns, impressive rose garden, and cutting gardens. Happy Valley is located 25 miles from downtown San Francisco, this prized pocket of Lafayette is centrally located and close to Hwy. 24/680, BART, the beloved Lafayette Reservoir, hiking and biking trails, Oakwood Athletic Club, downtown retail, and Lafayette’s popular restaurant row.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dana Green

Compass License #01482454 Listed on: 10/28/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Dana Green

Compass License #01482454 Listed on: 10/28/2021

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $56,435

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Trees

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Security Gate

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Pool Cover

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Power Generator
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 249030018

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$56,435

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.48
  • Subdivision Name: UPPER HAPPY VLY
  • Directions: Upper Happy Valley to Los Arabis
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Other
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Full
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Level, Premium Lot, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Security Gate
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Pool Cover, Spa
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Fireplace(s)
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned, Security Gate
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, Generator
  • 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: 20909
  • Parcel Number: 249030018
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 28, 2021
Closed on
Nov 15, 2021
Sold by
Goliath Ix Llc
Bought by
Serunjogi Ham Kakembo
Seller's Agent
Dana Green
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Dana Green
Compass
List Price
$4,795,000
Sold Price
$4,795,000
Current Estimated Value
$4,521,554

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$273,446
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2018
Sold by
Little Robert O and Little Renee K
Bought by
Goliath Ix Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2018
Sold by
Engs John A and Engs Alexandra K
Bought by
Little Robert O and Little Renee K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2010
Sold by
Engs John A and Engs Alexandra K
Bought by
Engs John A and Engs Alexandra K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2009
Sold by
Engs John A and Engs Alexandra K
Bought by
Engs John A and Engs Alexandra K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$486,000
Interest Rate
4.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2003
Sold by
Engs John A and Engs Alexandra K
Bought by
Engs John A and Engs Alexander K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$532,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2002
Sold by
Gramkow Theodore W and Gramkow Elizabeth R
Bought by
Engs John A and Engs Alexandra K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$425,000
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 1999
Sold by
Bauer Mark A and Bauer Carolyn M
Bought by
Gramkow Theodore W and Gramkow Elizabeth R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$676,800
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 1998
Sold by
Bauer Mark A and Bauer Carolyn M
Bought by
Bauer Mark Allen and Bauer Carolyn Morency

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 1995
Sold by
Conway Marinus W and Conway Ruthann B
Bought by
Bauer Mark A and Bauer Carolyn M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
7.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Serunjogi Ham Kakembo $4,795,000 Chicago Title Company
Goliath Ix Llc -- None Available
Little Robert O $4,200,000 Chicago Title Simplifile
Engs John A -- Chicago Title Company
Engs John A -- Chicago Title Company
Engs John A -- North American Title Company
Engs John A -- North American Title Company
Engs John A -- --
Engs John A $1,630,000 Chicago Title Co
Gramkow Theodore W $940,000 First American Title
Bauer Mark Allen -- --
Bauer Mark A -- --
Bauer Mark A $625,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Goliath Ix Llc $1,980,000
Previous Owner Little Robert O $1,980,000
Previous Owner Engs John A $418,000
Previous Owner Engs John A $486,000
Previous Owner Engs John A $500,000
Previous Owner Engs John A $250,000
Previous Owner Engs John A $532,000
Previous Owner Engs John A $434,800
Previous Owner Engs John A $425,000
Previous Owner Gramkow Theodore W $800,000
Previous Owner Gramkow Theodore W $110,000
Previous Owner Gramkow Theodore W $800,000
Previous Owner Gramkow Theodore W $103,035
Previous Owner Gramkow Theodore W $676,800
Previous Owner Bauer Mark A $375,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $4,795,000 -- --
11/19/2021 11/19/21 Sold $4,795,000 0.0% $1,187 / Sq Ft
11/09/2021 11/09/21 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2021 10/28/21 For Sale $4,795,000 -- $1,187 / 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 $56,435 $5,088,492 $3,183,624 $1,904,868
2024 $55,504 $4,988,718 $3,121,200 $1,867,518
2023 $55,504 $4,890,900 $3,060,000 $1,830,900
2022 $54,666 $4,795,000 $3,000,000 $1,795,000
2021 $49,975 $4,414,949 $2,102,357 $2,312,592
2019 $49,528 $4,284,000 $2,040,000 $2,244,000
2018 $27,147 $2,333,000 $1,298,349 $1,034,651
2017 $26,681 $2,287,256 $1,272,892 $1,014,364
2016 $26,212 $2,242,409 $1,247,934 $994,475
2015 $25,510 $2,208,727 $1,229,189 $979,538
2014 $24,587 $2,100,000 $1,168,681 $931,319
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40972543

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 249-030-018-9