NOT LISTED FOR SALE

42 Knox Dr Lafayette, CA 94549

Central Orinda Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,745,000 - $2,031,134

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,082 Sq Ft
$893/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 31, 2020

Last sale price $1,610,000 $773 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,885 / mo

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Stone Countertops
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Secluded Lot
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2020

THE GOLDILOCKS HOUSE. Nestled amid nature’s arboreal beauty this updated 4 beds 3 baths home is juust right with its imbued Zenlike charm. Entertaining is a breeze w/the chef’s updated kitchen open to a dining room w/ private deck. French sliding doors connect family room complete w/fireplace, master & dining room to many outdoor entertaining & play areas. Romantic master has jetted tub and separate shower. The private work from home office & the extensive remodeling w/ the addition of a guest/au-pair suite w/ its own full bath & balcony make this home the perfect place to work, entertain or relax. Features include heated floors in living room & en-suite baths, level 2 electric car charger & wired landscape LEDs etc. Easy access to Hwy 24 & BART, shops restaurants & reservoir w/its extensive walking trails & Lafayette’s award winning Happy Valley Elementary School. Imagine yourself on a hammock between the trees sipping a sparkling Prosecco. View in 3D at www.42KnoxDr.com

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vlatka Bathgate

Coldwell Banker License #01390784 Listed on: 06/26/2020

Coldwell Banker

Last Buyer's Agent

Masood Samereie

Aria Properties License #01364696

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 22,572 Sq Ft Lot
  • Secluded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hidden Valley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2510500131

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0.52 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Hidden Valley
  • Directions: Hidden Valley to 42 Knox Dr
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Secluded
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Whole House Fan
  • 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: 22572
  • Parcel Number: 2510500131

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2020
Closed on
Jul 25, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Vlatka Bathgate
Coldwell Banker
Buyer's Agent
Masood Samereie
Aria Properties
List Price
$1,399,000
Sold Price
$1,610,000
Premium/Discount to List
$211,000
15.08%
Current Estimated Value
$1,858,784

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$248,784
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.43%
Original Mortgage
$1,286,000
Interest Rate
0.031%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2014
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
$687,000
Interest Rate
0.041%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2011
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
$751,500
Interest Rate
0.0394%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2011
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
$659,000
Interest Rate
0.047%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 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
$644,000
Interest Rate
0.0587%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
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
$1,610,000 Old Republic Title Company
$1,005,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- Placer Title Company
-- None Available
-- Chicago Title Company
$805,000 Chicago Title Company
$520,000 American Title Co
$57,500 American Title Co
$44,000 --
$56,095 Northwestern Title
-- Fidelity Natl Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,268,000
Closed $1,286,000
Previous Owner $600,000
Previous Owner $687,000
Previous Owner $780,010
Previous Owner $751,500
Previous Owner $659,000
Previous Owner $644,000
Previous Owner $612,000
Previous Owner $95,000
Previous Owner $505,000
Previous Owner $500,000
Previous Owner $496,000
Previous Owner $55,000
Previous Owner $440,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,610,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,610,000 -- --
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Sold $1,610,000 +15.1% $773 / Sq Ft
07/01/2020 07/01/20 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2020 06/26/20 For Sale $1,399,000 -- $672 / 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
2026 $21,083 $1,777,567 $1,225,527 $552,040
2025 $21,083 $1,742,714 $1,201,498 $541,216
2024 $20,371 $1,708,544 $1,177,940 $530,604
2023 $20,371 $1,675,044 $1,154,844 $520,200
2022 $20,060 $1,642,200 $1,132,200 $510,000
2021 $19,482 $1,610,000 $1,110,000 $500,000
2019 $14,292 $1,134,774 $882,381 $252,393
2018 $13,230 $1,061,544 $865,080 $196,464
2017 $13,005 $1,040,730 $848,118 $192,612
2016 $12,759 $1,020,325 $831,489 $188,836
2015 $12,413 $1,005,000 $819,000 $186,000
2014 $10,750 $845,645 $621,367 $224,278
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Vlatka Bathgate

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Vlatka Bathgate

    Coldwell Banker

    (925) 253-6300

    10 in this area

    79 Total Sales

    Vlatka Bathgate
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Masood Samereie

    Aria Properties

    (415) 552-5555

    5 Total Sales

    Masood Samereie
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40910041

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 251-050-013-1

California Contra Costa County Lafayette 94549 Central Orinda

42 Knox Dr, Lafayette, CA

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