NOT LISTED FOR SALE

856 Mountain View Dr Lafayette, CA 94549

Tanglewood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,610,000 - $2,645,596

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,004 Sq Ft
$656/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 02, 2020

Last sale price $1,955,000 $488 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,820/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • View of Hills
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Lafayette Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of July 2020

Located at the end of a shared private driveway, this downtown view property offers expansive square footage and a flexible floorplan. Highlights include a main-level master retreat, bonus room plus office, clean lines, natural elements, high ceilings, and abundant windows and exterior doors, bringing the outdoors in from every room. The magical half-acre setting provides a peaceful and serene setting with western-facing views of the surrounding hills, multi-level decking, charming front courtyard, water feature, hot tub, putting green, and open land to explore. Tucked above downtown Lafayette, this sought-after location is a short jaunt to the loved Lafayette Reservoir and Rim Trails, with easy access to town, restaurants, local commute routes, BART, and award-winning schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dana Green

Compass License #01482454 Listed on: 05/15/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly DeYoreo

BHHS Drysdale Properties License #01256691

BHHS Drysdale Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 0.53

HOA Fees

  • $50 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Zoned Heating

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • 0.53 Acre Lot

Community Details

  • Association Phone (510) 420-9120

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2411100080

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$50 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Other
  • Directions: Mt. Diablo Blvd to Mountain View Dr.
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • remarks11: No Open Houses and No Broker Tours. According to CCAR guidelines, residential viewings may only occur virtually, or if virtual viewing is not feasible and the residence is unoccupied, by appointment only with no more than two visitors from the same household and one person showing the unit. All parties to sign Coronavirus Property Entry Advisory and Declaration prior to any showing and all parties to follow suggested sanitation guidelines. Visitors must wear masks and practice social distancing. Please contact Lauren@DanaGreenTeam.com or (925) 899-9837 for additional virtual marketing and any other questions. Mountain View Drive Road Association Informal HOA for Road Only. $600/year.
  • remarks22: Dana Green - Agt: 925-3391918 - Located at the end of a shared private driveway, this downtown view property offers expansive square footage and a flexible floorplan. Highlights include a main-level master retreat, bonus room plus office, clean lines, natural elements, high ceilings, and abundant windows and exterior doors, bringing the outdoors in from every room. The magical half-acre setting provides a peaceful and serene setting with western-facing views of the surrounding hills, multi-level decking, charming front courtyard, water feature, hot tub, putting green, and open land to explore. Tucked above downtown Lafayette, this sought-after location is a short jaunt to the loved Lafayette Reservoir and Rim Trails, with easy access to town, restaurants, local commute routes, BART, and award-winning schools.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Other
  • Association Fee: 600
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Phone: 510-420-9120
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23086
  • Parcel Number: 2411100080

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2020
Closed on
Jun 29, 2020
Sold by
Collier Michael L and Collier Constance
Bought by
Kierstead Paul Henry and Kierstead Kelly Mari
Seller's Agent
Dana Green
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kelly DeYoreo
BHHS Drysdale Properties
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$1,955,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-2.01%
Current Estimated Value
$2,626,649

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$671,649
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.48%
Original Mortgage
$1,265,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,123,800
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,502,849

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2012
Sold by
Collier Michael L and Collier Constance L
Bought by
Collier Michael L and Collier Constance L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,000
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2009
Sold by
Collier Michael L and Collier Constance L
Bought by
Collier Michael L and Collier Constance L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$545,000
Interest Rate
4.82%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2007
Sold by
Collier Michael L and Collier Constance L
Bought by
Collier Michael L and Collier Constance L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2007
Sold by
Collier Michael L and Collier Constance L
Bought by
Collier Michael L and Collier Constance L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2006
Sold by
Collier Michael L and Collier Constance
Bought by
Collier Michael L and Collier Constance L
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
Kierstead Paul Henry $1,955,000 Chicago Title Company
Collier Michael L -- Old Republic Title Company
Collier Michael L -- Old Republic Title Company
Collier Michael L -- Old Republic Title Company
Collier Michael L -- Old Republic Title Company
Collier Michael L -- Old Republic Title Company
Collier Michael L -- Old Republic Title Company
Collier Michael L -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kierstead Paul Henry $1,265,000
Previous Owner Collier Michael L $625,000
Previous Owner Collier Michael L $545,000
Previous Owner Collier Michael L $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,955,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,955,000 -- --
07/02/2020 07/02/20 Sold $1,955,000 -2.0% $488 / Sq Ft
05/28/2020 05/28/20 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2020 05/15/20 For Sale $1,995,000 -- $498 / 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 $12,432 $945,556 $227,764 $717,792
2024 $12,000 $927,017 $223,299 $703,718
2023 $12,000 $908,841 $218,921 $689,920
2022 $11,816 $891,022 $214,629 $676,393
2021 $11,476 $873,552 $210,421 $663,131
2019 $11,001 $847,644 $204,181 $643,463
2018 $10,616 $831,025 $200,178 $630,847
2017 $10,434 $814,731 $196,253 $618,478
2016 $10,228 $798,756 $192,405 $606,351
2015 $9,948 $786,759 $189,515 $597,244
2014 $9,848 $771,348 $185,803 $585,545
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dana Green

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Dana Green

    Compass

    (925) 339-1918

    18 in this area

    372 Total Sales

    Dana Green
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  • Kelly DeYoreo

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Kelly DeYoreo

    BHHS Drysdale Properties

    (925) 922-0294

    28 Total Sales

    Kelly DeYoreo
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40904914

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 241-110-008-0

California Contra Costa County Lafayette 94549 Tanglewood

856 Mountain View Dr, Lafayette, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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