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1178 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

$3,179,500

Last sold 07/23/2021 for $2.84M

  • 5

    bed

  • 5

    bath

  • 3,864

    Sqft ($736/Sqft)

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About 1178 Upper Happy Valley Rd

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1954
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.45 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Old World charm meets modern California living in this Happy Valley home. Fully renovated in 2008, high-end updates are seen throughout this two-story. Features include a spacious primary suite, central chef’s kitchen open to the family room, 4 secondary bedrooms, executive office, and expansive living areas. The main level open floor plan offers multiple French doors to the patio and gardens creating an amazing indoor/outdoor living lifestyle. The delightful backyard features an expansive patio, level lawn areas for play, mature gardens, and terraced spaces with views of the surrounding hills. Additional bonus space with half-bath over the garage is perfect for a gym, office, studio or teen hang-out – (you decide!). Located minutes from Hwy. 24, BART, Oakwood Athletic Club, Lafayette Reservoir, town, and hiking trails, this home offers the rare ability to retreat to privacy while remaining part of a true community!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Dana Green
Listing Office - Compass
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40957790 • last updated 5 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 6 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central 2 Or 2+ Zones A/C
Heating Forced Air 2 Zns Or More
Levels/Style Tudor, Two Story
Status Sold
SqFt 3864
Virtual Tour N/A
Type RESIDENTIAL
SubType Detached
MLS # 40957790
Lot Size (Acres) 0.45
City Transfer Tax No
Property Condition Existing
Year Built 1954
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Partial Baths 2
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Shower Over Tub, Skylight, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Updated Baths, Window
Primary Bath Double Sinks, Skylight, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Multiple Shower Heads, Tub, Updated Baths, Walk-In Closet, Window
Total # of Bedrooms 5
Kitchen Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker Hookup, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Total # of Rooms 12
Add'l Room(s) Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Office
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood Floors, Stone (Marble, Slate Etc.
Fireplaces 1, Living Room, Woodburning
Exterior
Foundation Slab
Exterior Stucco
Roof Slate
# Garage Spaces 2
Parking Detached Garage
Exterior Features Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Terraced Up
Lot Description Backyard, Irregular, Level, Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Partial Fence, Up Slope
Amenities / Utilities
Water/ Sewer Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Green Features: Solar None
Additional Equipment Security Alarm - Owned, Water Heater Gas
Laundry Hookups Only, In Laundry Room
Pool None
Location
View Hills, Wooded
Area Lafayette
County Contra Costa
District/ Neighborhood/ Subdivison UPPER HAPPY VLY
School District Acalanes (925) 280-3900
Elementary School District Lafayette (925) 280-3900
Directions Upper Happy Valley To Hilldale
APN 246-160-026
$3.17M
Range: $2.81M-$3.54M
Last 30 days 
  • Jul 2021
    mls logo MLS # 40957790
  • Jul 24, 2021 Sold
    $2,845,000
  • Jul 15, 2021 Pending
    —
  • Jul 8, 2021 Listed
    $2,795,000
  • Jul 8, 2021 Listed
    $2,795,000 (+64.5%)
  • Jul 2021
    Public Records
  • Jul 23, 2021 Sold
    $2,845,000 (+1.8%)
  • Nov 2011
    mls logo MLS # 40510051
  • Nov 21, 2011 Cancelled
    —
  • Feb 18, 2011 Listed
    $1,699,000 (-21.0%)
  • May 2008
    mls logo MLS # 40330223
  • May 20, 2008 Sold
    $2,150,000 (-4.4%)
  • Mar 14, 2008 Listed
    $2,248,000 (+63.0%)
  • Jan 2007
    Public Records
  • Jan 31, 2007 Sold
    $1,379,000
  • Jan 2007
    mls logo MLS # 40226403
  • Jan 31, 2007 Sold
    $1,379,000 (-4.8%)
  • Nov 21, 2006 Listed
    $1,448,888 (+3.5%)
  • Oct 2006
    mls logo MLS # 40208065
  • Oct 23, 2006 Cancelled
    —
  • Sep 14, 2006 Listed
    $1,400,000 (-6.4%)
  • Sep 2006
    mls logo MLS # 40178007
  • Sep 13, 2006 Expired
    —
  • Jun 13, 2006 Listed
    $1,495,000 (-9.3%)
  • Oct 2005
    mls logo MLS # 40112016
  • Oct 10, 2005 Expired
    —
  • Sep 21, 2005 Listed
    $1,649,000
  • Sep 2005
    mls logo MLS # 40112013
  • Sep 21, 2005 Cancelled
    —
  • Aug 21, 2005 Listed
    $1,649,000 (-8.3%)
  • Sep 2005
    mls logo MLS # 40103870
  • Sep 21, 2005 Cancelled
    —
  • Aug 22, 2005 Listed
    $1,649,000
  • Aug 2005
    mls logo MLS # 40098528
  • Aug 22, 2005 Cancelled
    —
  • Aug 1, 2005 Listed
    $1,799,000 (+119.4%)
  • Dec 1998
    mls logo MLS # 10258736
  • Dec 1, 1998 Cancelled
    —
  • Jun 29, 1998 Listed
    $820,000
  • Aug 1998
    mls logo MLS # 28258736
  • Aug 20, 1998 Cancelled
    —
  • Jun 24, 1998 Listed
    $820,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $34,249 +1.7%
    $3,019,136 +4.04%
  • 2023
    $33,673 +1.5%
    $2,901,900 +2.0%
  • 2022
    $33,176 +15.0%
    $2,845,000 +12.33%
  • 2018
    $28,851 +1.8%
    $2,532,789 +2.0%
  • 2017
    $28,328 +1.7%
    $2,483,127 +2.0%
  • 2016
    $27,863 +2.7%
    $2,434,440
  • 2015
    $27,118
    —
  • 1178 Upper Happy Valley Rd
    $2.84M
  • Upper Happy Valley
    $2.27M -24% y/y
  • 94549
    $1.69M -14% y/y
  • Lafayette
    $1.69M -14% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1 Hilldale Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549 $2,998,800 4/3 3,406 0.03
1184 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549 $2,764,800 3/2 2,185 0.03
1176 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549 $2,175,100 2/— 3,005 0.03
4 Hilldale Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549 $4,434,500 5/4 4,734 0.04
1182 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549 $4,278,400 5/5 4,684 0.04
3980 Cowan Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549 $1,995,300 4/3 2,291 0.05
1174 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549 $3,465,000 3/1 3,882 0.06
1190 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549 $4,088,400 6/6 3,713 0.06

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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8/10
Happy Valley Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Lafayette Elementary School District
9/10
M. H. Stanley Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Lafayette Elementary School District
10/10
Acalanes High School
public Grades 9-12
Acalanes Union High School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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