NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4159 Canyon Rd Lafayette, CA 94549

Happy Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,955,000 - $3,707,518

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,662 Sq Ft
$1,276/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 20, 2021

Last sale price $2,700,000 $1,014 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $21,707 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cabana
  • RV or Boat Parking
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Solar Power System
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of August 2021

This stunning retreat property situated at the top of Upper Happy Valley offers forever views enhanced by a private and completely serene setting. Inspired by Mid Century builder Frank Lloyd Wright, you will appreciate solid wood architecture with beamed ceilings, custom built in consoles and decorative details throughout. The expansive main living room offers a “wall of glass” with Fleetwood Retractable sliding doors inviting the beauty of nature inside. Enjoy forever blue skies with views of Mt. Diablo, rolling hills and mature trees. The backyard offers an outdoor kitchen complete with Lynx BBQ, large sauna, shower, pool, hot tub and detached party bar with seating! Expansive wrap around deck overlooking glorious views. Enjoy a kitchen with stainless Thermador appliances, 5 burner gas cooktop and floor to ceiling wine refrigerator. Separate wings on the main floor with master and secondary bedrooms plus additional living space may be used for potential in-law set up or home office.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lee Ann O'Brien

Christie's Intl Re Sereno License #01401853 Listed on: 05/28/2021

Christie's Intl Re Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Miller

Hacienda Real Estate License #00689374

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 1.1 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV or Boat Parking

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Concrete Block With Brick
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Painted or Stained Flooring
  • Carpet
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Pool

  • Cabana
  • In Ground Pool
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Spa
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Pool Sweep

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 249060004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

1.1 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.1
  • Subdivision Name: UPPER HAPPY VLY
  • Directions: Up.Happy Vly, Los Arabis, Estates to Canyon
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Concrete, Carpet, Painted/Stained
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Au Pair, Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Kitchen/Family Combo, Office, Rec/Rumpus Room, Stone Counters
  • Window Features: Screens, Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range/Cooktop, Self-Cleaning Oven

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Secluded, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private
  • Pool Features: Cabana, Gas Heat, In Ground, Pool Sweep, Fenced, Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Construction Type: Concrete Block, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Landscape Back, Low Maintenance, Private Entrance
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, RV/Boat Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Radiant
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 47916
  • Parcel Number: 249060004
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2021
Closed on
Aug 5, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lee Ann O'Brien
Christie's Intl Re Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Michael Miller
Hacienda Real Estate
List Price
$1,999,000
Sold Price
$2,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$701,000
35.07%
Current Estimated Value
$3,397,880

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$697,880
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.86%
Original Mortgage
$2,160,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,964,109
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,433,771

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$646,000
Interest Rate
5.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$2,700,000 Old Republic Title Company
$1,250,000 None Available
-- None Available
$1,250,000 North American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $2,160,000
Previous Owner $646,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,700,000 -- --
08/20/2021 08/20/21 Sold $2,700,000 +35.1% $1,014 / Sq Ft
06/05/2021 06/05/21 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2021 05/28/21 For Sale $1,999,000 -- $751 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $40,245 $3,515,261 $2,122,416 $1,392,845
2024 $28,214 $2,600,000 $2,000,000 $600,000
2023 $28,214 $2,400,000 $1,725,000 $675,000
2022 $31,594 $2,700,000 $2,000,000 $700,000
2021 $18,184 $1,490,641 $1,192,517 $298,124
2019 $17,700 $1,446,431 $1,157,148 $289,283
2018 $17,077 $1,418,070 $1,134,459 $283,611
2017 $16,784 $1,390,265 $1,112,215 $278,050
2016 $16,475 $1,363,006 $1,090,407 $272,599
2015 $16,031 $1,342,534 $1,074,029 $268,505
2014 $15,893 $1,316,237 $1,052,991 $263,246
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lee Ann O'Brien

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Lee Ann O'Brien

    Sereno Group

    (925) 360-1001

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Lee Ann O'Brien
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  • Michael Miller

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Michael Miller

    Hacienda Real Estate

    (925) 963-7766

    1 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Michael Miller
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40951947

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 249-060-004-2

California Contra Costa County Lafayette 94549 Happy Valley

4159 Canyon Rd, Lafayette, CA

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