$3,000,000
SOLD NOV 5, 2025

961 3rd St Lafayette, CA 94549

Trails Neighborhood
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,165 Sq Ft
7,425 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$948 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Home
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Lafayette Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Leigh Creekside Park

About This Home

As of November 2025

Quality and impeccable design in the Trail Neighborhood, walking distance to vibrant downtown and elementary and middle schools! Fully renovated with high end materials and thoughtful craftsmanship, this spacious home offers the ideal combination of convenience and excellent construction. Beautiful curb appeal with a stately exterior featuring an inviting front porch and mature trees. Notable finishes are showcased at each turn. Quarter sawn oak hardwood floors, true divided light Marvin windows and glass French doors, rich cabinetry, trim work, interior doors, high end appliances. Primary retreat features a stunning bathroom, large walk-in closet and an adjacent office. The fourth bedroom is exceptionally large and features a loft, offering flexibility. Ideal backyard with large level lawn, paver patio, trex deck with cabelled railing. Gated paver driveway. The location is one of the best! Charming tree lined streets, multiple parks and schools are within walking distance, in addition to walking to all that downtown Lafayette has to offer with amazing shops and restaurants. 0.9 mile to Bart, 0.3 mile to the Lafayette Library and Learning Center. 0.5 mile to Lafayette Elementary, 0.3 mile to Stanley Middle, 1.7 mile to Acalanes High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ashley Battersby

Village Associates Real Estate License #01407784 Listed on: 10/06/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Anna Bahnson

Compass License #01917810

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 7,425 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Trail Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2330510021

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Trail
  • Directions: Moraga Blvd to 3rd St
  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Skirt: Stone
  • remarks11: Please text or email Ashley for disclosure pack. Pre-escrow with Old Republic Title, Orinda. Any offers will be reviewed Wednesday, Oct 15, Noon.
  • remarks22: Ashley Battersby - Agt: 925-323-9955 - Quality and impeccable design in the Trail Neighborhood, walking distance to vibrant downtown and elementary and middle schools! Fully renovated with high end materials and thoughtful craftsmanship, this spacious home offers the ideal combination of convenience and excellent construction. Beautiful curb appeal with a stately exterior featuring an inviting front porch and mature trees. Notable finishes are showcased at each turn. Quarter sawn oak hardwood floors, true divided light Marvin windows and glass French doors, rich cabinetry, trim work, interior doors, high end appliances. Primary retreat features a stunning bathroom, large walk-in closet and an adjacent office. The fourth bedroom is exceptionally large and features a loft, offering flexibility. Ideal backyard with large level lawn, paver patio, trex deck with cabelled railing. Gated paver driveway.The location is one of the best! Charming tree lined streets, multiple parks and schools are within walking distance, in addition to walking to all that downtown Lafayette has to offer with amazing shops and restaurants. 0.9 mile to Bart, 0.3 mile to the Lafayette Library and Learning Center. 0.5 mile to Lafayette Elementary, 0.3 mile to Stanley Middle, 1.7 mile to Acalanes High School.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Level, Rectangular Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Pool Features: Possible Pool Site
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7425
  • Parcel Number: 2330510021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2025
Closed on
Oct 28, 2025
Sold by
Mathisen Family Bypass Trust and Mathisen Surviving Spouses Trust
Bought by
Costain Family Trust and Costain
Seller's Agent
Ashley Battersby
Village Associates Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Anna Bahnson
Compass
List Price
$2,850,000
Sold Price
$3,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$150,000
5.26%
Views
38

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-43.09%
Original Mortgage
$2,280,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,280,000
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$523,771

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2024
Sold by
Mathisen Living Trust and Mathisen Oystein
Bought by
Mathisen Family Bypass Trust and Mathisen Surviving Spouses Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2012
Sold by
Mathisen Oystein and Mathisen Mary Byrne
Bought by
Mathisen Oystein and Byrne Mathisen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$312,000
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2011
Sold by
Ramirez Margrethe M and Ramirez Michael F
Bought by
Mathisen Oystein and Byrne Mathisen M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2003
Sold by
Ramirez Margrethe M and Ramirez Michael F
Bought by
Ramirez Michael F and Ramirez Margrethe M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2003
Sold by
Mathisen Oystein and Byrne Mathisen M
Bought by
Mathisen Oystein and Byrne Mathisen M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2002
Sold by
Eaves Doris V
Bought by
Mathisen Margrethe and Ramirez Michael F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2000
Sold by
Eaves Doris V
Bought by
Eaves Doris
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,000,000 Old Republic Title
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $20,500 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- North American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $450,000 Chicago Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,280,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $312,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $380,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $360,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/05/2025 11/05/25 Sold $3,000,000 +5.3% $948 / Sq Ft
10/15/2025 10/15/25 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2025 10/06/25 For Sale $2,850,000 -- $900 / 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 $14,805 $1,190,172 $531,820 $658,352
2024 $14,544 $1,166,837 $521,393 $645,444
2023 $14,544 $1,143,959 $511,170 $632,789
2022 $14,321 $1,121,530 $501,148 $620,382
2021 $13,908 $1,099,540 $491,322 $608,218
2019 $13,508 $1,066,929 $476,750 $590,179
2018 $13,035 $1,046,009 $467,402 $578,607
2017 $12,813 $1,025,500 $458,238 $567,262
2016 $12,569 $1,005,393 $449,253 $556,140
2015 $12,228 $990,292 $442,505 $547,787
2014 $12,115 $970,894 $433,837 $537,057
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ashley Battersby

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Ashley Battersby

    Village Associates Real Estate

    (925) 323-9955

    7 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Ashley Battersby
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  • Anna Bahnson

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Anna Bahnson

    Compass

    (510) 459-7673

    2 in this area

    136 Total Sales

    Anna Bahnson
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41113933

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 233-051-002-1

California Contra Costa County Lafayette 94549 Trails

961 3rd St, Lafayette, CA

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