OFF MARKET

Off Market Oct 2024 for $4.7M

$5,402,710

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $22,157/mo

•

4,824

sq ft

1040 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

About this home

Situated on a tree-lined street in Lafayette, this stunning 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom Thomas James Homes residence is designed to delight. The Craftsman-style home makes hosting a breeze with an expansive great room and gourmet kitchen featuring an island with bar seating, Butler’s pantry, walk-in pantry, and dining area. The main floor comes complete with a spacious flex room, office, and guest suite with en suite bathroom. Upstairs you will find a versatile loft, laundry room with sink and storage, and 3-secondary bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. The grand suite is host to a walk-in closet and luxurious bathroom featuring a dual sink vanity, free-standing soaking tub, and walk-in shower. Conveniently located just minutes from Lafayette’s lively downtown filled with boutique shops and restaurants, the Lafayette Reservoir, Oakwood Athletic Club, top-rated schools and commute routes. Don’t miss this rare opportunity for new construction in Upper Happy Valley!

Single-familyProperty Type

2024Year Built

0.85 acresLot Size

$1,120Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Kaaren Brickman •DRE #01932119 • Dudum Real Estate Group

Listed by Lauren Woolsey •DRE #01940797 • Dudum Real Estate Group

Bought with Janelle Fautt •DRE #01128061 • RE/MAX Accord

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41066094

Redfin Estimate

$5,402,710

$703K since sold in October 2024$110K since August

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This home's estimate is 34.4% higher than the average sale price ($4.02M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 11, 2026
1248 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
$4,295,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths4,830 sq ft
1248 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$2,800,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,169 sq ft
1038 Pine Ln, Lafayette, CA 94549
SOLD APR 20, 2026
$4,200,000
C
4 beds4.5 baths4,418 sq ft
1161 Oleander Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549
SOLD FEB 17, 2026
$4,900,000
D
6 beds5 baths5,450 sq ft
3957 Rancho Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$4,350,000
E
4 beds4.5 baths4,016 sq ft
4006 Natasha Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$3,570,000
F
6 beds5 baths5,755 sq ft
1 Gardiner Ct, Orinda, CA 94563

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Market trends in 94549, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.0%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

102

6 MoM

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Sale history for 1040 Upper Happy Valley Rd

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41066094

Oct 9, 2024

Sold

$4,700,000

$974/sq ft

Sep 14, 2024

Pending

—

Sep 5, 2024

Price Changed

$4,995,000

$1,035/sq ft

Jul 11, 2024

Listed

$5,495,000

$1,139/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41051810

Apr 12, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Mar 20, 2024

Price Changed

Mar 5, 2024

Listed

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41024778

Jun 26, 2023

Listing Removed

—

Apr 20, 2023

Listed

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40973787

Dec 27, 2021

Sold

$4,250,000

$881/sq ft

Dec 3, 2021

Listing Removed

—

Nov 9, 2021

Listed

$3,750,000

$777/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$53,179 (+653.1%)

$2,040,000 + $2,754,000

$4,794,000

2024

$7,061 (−57.6%)

$2,000,000 + $2,700,000

$4,700,000

2023

$16,669 (+1.5%)

$1,102,824

2022

$16,414 (+346.1%)

$1,081,200 + $255,000

$1,336,200

2021

$3,679 (+4.3%)

$1,060,000 + $250,000

$1,310,000

2020

$3,529 (+9.8%)

$67,557 + $88,773

$156,330

2019

$3,214 (+3.5%)

$66,865 + $87,863

$154,728

2018

$3,106 (+1.7%)

$65,554 + $86,141

$151,695

2017

$3,054 (+3.0%)

$63,009 + $82,797

$145,806

2016

$2,966 (+3.1%)

$63,009 + $82,797

$145,806

2015

$2,878 (+1.9%)

$61,774 + $81,174

$142,948

2014

$2,823 (+2.1%)

$59,656 + $78,389

$138,045

2013

$2,764 (+3.3%)

$59,656 + $78,389

$138,045

2012

$2,676 (+2.3%)

$59,387 + $78,035

$137,422

2011

$2,615 (+9.4%)

$58,223 + $76,505

$134,728

2010

$2,391 (+5.0%)

$57,082 + $75,005

$132,087

2009

$2,276 (+1.6%)

$56,656 + $74,445

$131,101

2008

$2,241

$56,791 + $74,622

$131,413

Tax history for 1040 Upper Happy Valley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$53,179 (+653.1%)

$2,040,000 + $2,754,000

$4,794,000

2024

$7,061 (−57.6%)

$2,000,000 + $2,700,000

$4,700,000

2023

$16,669 (+1.5%)

$1,102,824

2022

$16,414 (+346.1%)

$1,081,200 + $255,000

$1,336,200

2021

$3,679 (+4.3%)

$1,060,000 + $250,000

$1,310,000

2020

$3,529 (+9.8%)

$67,557 + $88,773

$156,330

2019

$3,214 (+3.5%)

$66,865 + $87,863

$154,728

2018

$3,106 (+1.7%)

$65,554 + $86,141

$151,695

2017

$3,054 (+3.0%)

$63,009 + $82,797

$145,806

2016

$2,966 (+3.1%)

$63,009 + $82,797

$145,806

2015

$2,878 (+1.9%)

$61,774 + $81,174

$142,948

2014

$2,823 (+2.1%)

$59,656 + $78,389

$138,045

2013

$2,764 (+3.3%)

$59,656 + $78,389

$138,045

2012

$2,676 (+2.3%)

$59,387 + $78,035

$137,422

2011

$2,615 (+9.4%)

$58,223 + $76,505

$134,728

2010

$2,391 (+5.0%)

$57,082 + $75,005

$132,087

2009

$2,276 (+1.6%)

$56,656 + $74,445

$131,101

2008

$2,241

$56,791 + $74,622

$131,413

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.85 Acres

Year renovated

2024

Sq. Ft.

4,776

Year built

2024

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

2480400312

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Jul 24, 2024 • Final

Building/residential/r/new single family-duplex

Construct a new two-story single-family home with a garage, lanai, and porch. Install fire sprinklers and comply with ember-resistant construction requirements for high fire hazard zones. Install a solar photovoltaic system as required by energy reports.

Electrical

Fire sprinkler

New construction

Solar

Jun 27, 2024 • Final

Building/grading/gl/grading lafayette

Perform grading and drainage work for a new two-story single-family home.

Grading

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 6
# of Bathrooms Full: 5
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Double Sinks, Stone
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Double Sinks, Stone

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Office, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Upper Level
Upper Level Features: 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Island,Pantry,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 10
Fireplace Features: Electric, Family Room

Exterior

Building Information
New Construction
Construction Materials: Frame
Building Area Total: 4,824
Builder Name: Thomas James
Foundation Details: Slab

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered, Porch
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front
Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 4824
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 2024

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 37116
Lot Size Area: 0.85
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.85
Lot Features: Premium Lot, Private

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other Solar
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned
Cooling: Multi Units

Location

School Information
High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,776
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.85 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2024
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 2480400312

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Happy Valley Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

M. H. Stanley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

8/10

Acalanes High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

4/10 Fire Factor

0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

8 days above 90° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

8/10 Air Factor

14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Lafayette, CA • 94549

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 11.5 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$5.13M – $6.21M

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Home values near 1040 Upper Happy Valley Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1019 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1847 Sq. Ft.	$1,604,860
1050 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3597 Sq. Ft.	$3,248,199

Address	Redfin Estimate
1036 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3725 Sq. Ft.	$4,249,453
1047 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2346 Sq. Ft.	$2,682,330

Address	Redfin Estimate
1033 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2319 Sq. Ft.	$2,051,564
1035 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2156 Sq. Ft.	$1,773,127

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