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1221 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

  • $2,777,000

    Last sold 11/01/2022 for $2.25M

  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 2,599

    Sqft ($866/Sqft)

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About 1221 Upper Happy Valley Rd

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1961
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.5 Acre
Movoto estimate
Property description
Price Improvement! Upper Happy Valley neighborhood's best value. Enjoy warm, light-filled spaces, a glimmering pool, hillside views, total privacy, and a yard perfectly designed for outdoor living in this two-story 4 bed/3 bath Carmel-style home. Walls of glass fill the house with light, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living. The open living and dining rooms are bright and inviting, with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, and bar. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, ample storage and counter space, and parquet flooring that runs through the adjoining family room. The living room, family room, and primary bedroom have direct access to a large wraparound balcony that overlooks the gorgeous pool deck below. Sunny patios dot the property, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. This Upper Happy Valley oasis makes you feel “away from it all” while being just minutes from downtown Lafayette, award-winning Lafayette schools, scenic walking trails, the Lafayette Reservoir, and the Lafayette and Orinda BART stations, and freeway access.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Alex Villasenor
Listing Office - Compass
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#41002992 • last updated 2 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 10 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating Forced Air
Levels/Style Two Story, 2, Contemporary
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 2599
Virtual Tour N/A
Lot Size (SqFt) 21780
Lot Size (Acres) 0.5
Year Built 1961
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 3
# Bedrooms 4
Total # of Rooms 10
Laundry Laundry Room, Electric
Kitchen Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven
Flooring Hardwood, Parquet, Tile, Carpet, Other
# Fireplaces 2
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Fireplace Brick, Family Room, Living Room, Raised Hearth
Window Features Double Pane Windows
Exterior
Roof Composition Shingles
Construction Composition Shingles, Wood Siding
Parking Carport - 2 Or More, RV/Boat Parking, Side Yard Access, See Remarks
Lot Description Sloped Down, Regular, Sloped Up, Private, See Remarks, Flag Lot
Amenities / Utilities
Water Source Public
Pool In Ground, Pool Cover, Solar Heat, On Lot, Solar Pool Owned, Outdoor Pool
Location
View Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Other
County Contra Costa
Subdivision Upper Happy Vly
Elementary School District Lafayette (925) 280-3900
High School District Acalanes (925) 280-3900
Directions Happy Valley Rd To Upper Happy Valley Rd.
APN 247040001
$2.77M
Range: $2.3M-$3.24M
Last 30 days 
  • Nov 2022
    mls logo MLS # 41002992
  • Nov 1, 2022 Sold
    $2,250,000
  • Oct 31, 2022 Sold
    $2,250,000
  • Sep 29, 2022 Pending
  • Sep 14, 2022 Listed
  • Sep 2, 2022 Pending
  • Jul 25, 2022 Listed
    $2,250,000 (-12.6%)
  • Jul 25, 2022 Listed
    $2,575,000 (+243.3%)
  • Oct 2022
    Public Records
  • Oct 31, 2022 Sold
    $2,250,000
  • May 2000
    mls logo MLS # 11046179
  • May 3, 2000 Sold
    $750,000 (+4.9%)
  • Mar 24, 2000 Listed
    $715,000 (+2.3%)
  • Nov 1999
    mls logo MLS # 11026676
  • Nov 15, 1999 Expired
  • Aug 14, 1999 Listed
    $699,000
  • 1221 Upper Happy Valley Rd
    $2.25M
  • Upper Happy Valley
    $2.99M -29% y/y
  • 94549
    $1.72M -9% y/y
  • Lafayette
    $1.73M -9% y/y
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