NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4520 Canyon Rd Lafayette, CA 94549

Estimated Value: $3,184,000 - $4,200,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
4,479 Sq Ft
$812/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 08, 2021

Last sale price $3,300,000 $737 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,249/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of November 2021

Nestled in Lafayette’s Upper Happy Valley, at the end of a cul-de-sac is this Ultra-private, 3.96± Acre estate. Custom built with 4,200± SF of living space, this home showcases hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, walls of windows, seamless indoor/outdoor flow, and inspiring views of the hillsides and Mt. Diablo. The fabulous floor plan features a living and dining room and Chef’s kitchen with granite slab counters, walnut island/copper breakfast bar, and Wolf, SubZero, GE and Bosch appliances. The 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms include a main-level guest suite and upper level bedrooms. The luxurious primary suite features an en-suite, spa-inspired bath and nearby loft perfect for a home office, gym, or media room. Ideal for relaxing and entertaining, the many outdoor venues include sprawling redwood decks, flagstone patios, raised garden beds, and a gated pool and spa. Close to downtown, HWY 24, top-rated Lafayette schools, Lafayette Reservoir, and BART.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stella Tsakonas

Compass License #01363574 Listed on: 10/07/2021

Compass

Co-Listed By

Stephanie Mull

Compass License #01955633

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Lee

Compass License #02030671

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 3.96 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Trees
  • Canyon
  • Ridge
  • Mount Diablo
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Circulating Fireplace
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Attic Fan
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Indoor Grill
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Spa
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Pool Cover
  • Pool Sweep

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Thermostat
  • Electricity To Lot Line
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1978
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.96
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCCCPSS01
  • Subdivision Name: UPPER HAPPY VLY
  • Directions: Los Arabis to Estates Dr to Canyon
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle, Contemporary, Custom
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Attic Fan, Thermostat, Water Heater, Windows
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Grill Built-in, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Weather Stripped Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Circulating, Insert, Free Standing, Gas, Gas Starter, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Grill Built-in, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Partial, Wood
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Paved, Pool Site, Private, Secluded, Wood
  • Pool Features: Fenced, Gunite, In Ground, Pool Cover, Pool Sweep, Spa, Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Canyon, Hills, Mt Diablo, Ridge, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Low Maintenance, Private Entrance, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Terraced Up
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Front, Int Access From Garage, Remote, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Water/Sewer Meter on Site
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Zoned, Whole House Fan, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Cabinets, Dryer, Electric, Inside, Sink, Upper Level, Washer
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • 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: 172000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Low Flow Toilet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 7, 2021
Closed on
Oct 21, 2021
Sold by
Samson Ivor E and Samson Sharon D
Bought by
Kang Kyung Hag and Kang Jesoon Ryu
Seller's Agent
Stella Tsakonas
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Steve Lee
Compass
List Price
$2,650,000
Sold Price
$3,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$650,000
24.53%
Current Estimated Value
$3,637,506

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$337,506
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.33%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,825,925
Interest Rate
2.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,811,581

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2003
Sold by
Samson Ivor E and Samson Sharon D
Bought by
Samson Ivor E and Samson Sharon D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 1997
Sold by
Emil Morhardt J and Emil Sylvia S
Bought by
Samson Ivor E and Samson Sharon D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$570,000
Interest Rate
7.54%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kang Kyung Hag $3,300,000 Chicago Title Company
Samson Ivor E -- --
Samson Ivor E -- First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kang Kyung Hag $2,000,000
Previous Owner Samson Ivor E $570,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,300,000 -- --
11/08/2021 11/08/21 Sold $3,300,000 +24.5% $737 / Sq Ft
10/14/2021 10/14/21 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2021 10/07/21 For Sale $2,650,000 -- $592 / 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 $40,101 $3,501,986 $1,910,174 $1,591,812
2024 $38,768 $3,433,320 $1,872,720 $1,560,600
2023 $38,768 $3,366,000 $1,836,000 $1,530,000
2022 $38,180 $3,300,000 $1,800,000 $1,500,000
2021 $14,982 $1,203,076 $442,543 $760,533
2019 $14,578 $1,167,394 $429,418 $737,976
2018 $14,066 $1,144,505 $420,999 $723,506
2017 $13,825 $1,122,065 $412,745 $709,320
2016 $13,564 $1,100,064 $404,652 $695,412
2015 $13,196 $1,083,541 $398,574 $684,967
2014 $13,076 $1,062,317 $390,767 $671,550
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40970153

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 247-160-013-6