NOT LISTED FOR SALE

451 Fredericka Ave Lafayette, CA 94549

Burton Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,496,000 - $1,783,962

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,651 Sq Ft
$991/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 29, 2022

Last sale price $1,455,000 $881 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,060/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • Burton Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2022

Nestled in the tree-lined streets of beautiful Lafayette Valley Estates, this move in ready single story home features a family-friendly floor plan with 2 separate living spaces, including a formal living room with gas burning fireplace, separate dining room and spacious family room adjoining the sunny eat-in kitchen. This lovely home also features 3 generously sized bedrooms, 2 baths, ample closet space & indoor laundry. Central HVAC, dual pane windows, solid core doors and hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen and family rooms open onto a private backyard with a large deck overlooking the hills, expansive flat lawn area and raised garden beds that's perfect for both family activities and entertaining. Walking distance to the Lafayette-Moraga trail, Lafayette Community Center (sports fields & activities), Burton Valley Elementary & Las Trampas Community Pool. Great family oriented neighborhood & only minutes away from Hwy 24/680, BART, St Marys College & top-rated Lafayette schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Rochford

Rochford Real Estate License #01470068 Listed on: 07/13/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Ben Zarrin

License #01425645

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 10,010 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Trees
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • La Valley Estate Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 237152004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Subdivision Name: LA VALLEY ESTATE
  • Directions: St Mary's / S Lucille Ln / Fredericka
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Storage, Breakfast Nook, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Premium Lot, Regular, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • 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: 10010
  • Parcel Number: 237152004
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 13, 2022
Closed on
Aug 23, 2022
Sold by
Dorman Ahlert Family Trust
Bought by
Akhavan Reza
Seller's Agent
Brian Rochford
Rochford Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ben Zarrin
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,455,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-2.68%
Current Estimated Value
$1,635,491

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$180,491
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.49%
Original Mortgage
$1,164,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,112,843
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$522,648

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 13, 2022
Closed on
Aug 16, 2022
Sold by
Mahsa Mojtahedi
Bought by
Akhavan Reza
Seller's Agent
Brian Rochford
Rochford Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ben Zarrin
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,455,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-2.68%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,164,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,112,843
Interest Rate
5.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$522,648

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2019
Sold by
Ahlert Donald P and Dorman Jann
Bought by
Ahlert Donald P and Dorman Jann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 1995
Sold by
Wallace Maureen B
Bought by
Ahlert Donald P and Dorman Jann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
7.71%
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Akhavan Reza $1,455,000 Chicago Title
Akhavan Reza -- Chicago Title
Ahlert Donald P -- None Available
Ahlert Donald P $280,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Akhavan Reza $1,164,000
Previous Owner Ahlert Donald P $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,455,000 -- --
08/29/2022 08/29/22 Sold $1,455,000 -2.7% $881 / Sq Ft
07/28/2022 07/28/22 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2022 07/13/22 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $906 / 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 $18,607 $1,523,782 $1,305,702 $218,080
2024 $17,866 $1,484,100 $1,280,100 $204,000
2023 $17,866 $1,455,000 $1,255,000 $200,000
2022 $7,447 $495,265 $282,553 $212,712
2021 $7,234 $485,555 $277,013 $208,542
2019 $6,842 $471,155 $268,798 $202,357
2018 $6,606 $461,918 $263,528 $198,390
2017 $6,495 $452,861 $258,361 $194,500
2016 $6,353 $443,983 $253,296 $190,687
2015 $6,176 $437,315 $249,492 $187,823
2014 $6,101 $428,749 $244,605 $184,144
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brian Rochford

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Brian Rochford

    Rochford Real Estate

    (925) 285-0439

    3 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Brian Rochford
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  • Ben Zarrin

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Ben Zarrin

    (925) 587-2172

    1 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Ben Zarrin
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41001335

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 237-152-004-6

California Contra Costa County Lafayette 94549 Burton Valley

451 Fredericka Ave, Lafayette, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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