Located in one of Lafayette’s most coveted neighborhoods, Upper Happy Valley, this traditional ranch style home is a lovely blend of old world charm and new world amenities. Home includes a 250+/- bonus room that can accommodate home offices, child’s play area and workout room. Inviting entry opens to formal dining room and separate living room with wood beam ceilings, hardwood floors, a handsome fireplace and picture windows. Remodeled eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, subway tile backsplash & newer cabinets & drawers. The primary bedroom has a smartly designed bathroom with extra-large marble shower and double sink vanity. Beautiful back yard oasis with blossoming Japanese maple tree, spacious patio, colorful flower beds & two lush green lawns. Easy access to highway 24 and downtown Lafayette, Happy Valley Elementary, Oakwood Athletic Club & Lafayette Reservoir. Surprisingly still available. Open Sunday May 1, 2:00-4:00. Tell a friend.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
10,434 sq ftLot Size
$1,112Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kurt Piper•DRE #01130308• Compass
Bought with Hillary Murphy•DRE #01967218• Village Associates Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40989381
Jun 6, 2022
Sold
$2,100,000
$1,069/sq ft
May 6, 2022
Pending
—
Apr 20, 2022
Listed
$2,095,000
$1,067/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40853762
Mar 22, 2019
Sold
$1,600,000
$815/sq ft
Feb 27, 2019
Pending
—
Feb 18, 2019
Listed
$1,529,000
$779/sq ft
+13
Welcome home to this rare opportunity in one of Lamorinda’s most sought after neighborhoods - Happy Valley. This charming rancher features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, 1960+/- square feet and thoughtful touches. The single-story layout has an inviting floor plan, with plenty of room for family and friends. Spacious living room with ample windows allow for natural light, with a fireplace for added comfort. The dining room is perfect for more formal evenings, while the back yard offers endless options for al fresco dining. The gorgeous new kitchen has stainless steel appliances, eat-in area and great flow, as well as hardwood floors run throughout the home. Situated on .24 acres, the outdoors is a private retreat, with level lawn, patio and room for BBQ, gardening and play. Just a stone’s throw away from the freeway, BART and reservoir, this home is ideally located within top rated Lafayette schools, National Blue Ribbon award Happy Valley Elementary and minutes to dining and shopping.
Public Records
Sep 16, 1994
Sold
$415,000
$211/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 6, 1987
Sold
$242,500
$123/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1979
Sold
$130,000
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,331 (+1.7%)
$1,731,890 + $541,216
$2,273,106
2024
$25,887 (+1.7%)
$1,697,932 + $530,604
$2,228,536
2023
$25,448 (+24.3%)
$1,664,640 + $520,200
$2,184,840
2022
$20,472 (+3.0%)
$1,632,000 + $510,000
$2,142,000
2021
$19,880 (−0.4%)
$1,208,855 + $473,030
$1,681,885
2020
$19,953 (+135.2%)
$1,185,152 + $463,755
$1,648,907
2019
$8,484 (+3.6%)
$1,173,000 + $459,000
$1,632,000
2018
$8,188 (+1.7%)
$337,883 + $286,988
$624,871
2017
$8,047 (+2.1%)
$324,763 + $275,845
$600,608
2016
$7,879 (+2.9%)
$324,763 + $275,845
$600,608
2015
$7,660 (+1.1%)
$318,396 + $270,437
$588,833
2014
$7,575 (+1.4%)
$307,471 + $261,158
$568,629
2013
$7,471 (+3.1%)
$307,471 + $261,158
$568,629
2012
$7,244 (+1.7%)
$306,082 + $259,978
$566,060
2011
$7,122 (+3.7%)
$300,081 + $254,881
$554,962
2010
$6,870 (+1.3%)
$294,198 + $249,884
$544,082
2009
$6,779 (+1.7%)
$292,000 + $248,017
$540,017
2008
$6,664
$292,694 + $248,607
$541,301
Tax history for 1084 Upper Happy Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,331 (+1.7%)
$1,731,890 + $541,216
$2,273,106
2024
$25,887 (+1.7%)
$1,697,932 + $530,604
$2,228,536
2023
$25,448 (+24.3%)
$1,664,640 + $520,200
$2,184,840
2022
$20,472 (+3.0%)
$1,632,000 + $510,000
$2,142,000
2021
$19,880 (−0.4%)
$1,208,855 + $473,030
$1,681,885
2020
$19,953 (+135.2%)
$1,185,152 + $463,755
$1,648,907
2019
$8,484 (+3.6%)
$1,173,000 + $459,000
$1,632,000
2018
$8,188 (+1.7%)
$337,883 + $286,988
$624,871
2017
$8,047 (+2.1%)
$324,763 + $275,845
$600,608
2016
$7,879 (+2.9%)
$324,763 + $275,845
$600,608
2015
$7,660 (+1.1%)
$318,396 + $270,437
$588,833
2014
$7,575 (+1.4%)
$307,471 + $261,158
$568,629
2013
$7,471 (+3.1%)
$307,471 + $261,158
$568,629
2012
$7,244 (+1.7%)
$306,082 + $259,978
$566,060
2011
$7,122 (+3.7%)
$300,081 + $254,881
$554,962
2010
$6,870 (+1.3%)
$294,198 + $249,884
$544,082
2009
$6,779 (+1.7%)
$292,000 + $248,017
$540,017
2008
$6,664
$292,694 + $248,607
$541,301
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,434 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
1,964
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2480520085
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Updated Kitchen
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 8
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,964
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Rear Porch
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Storage, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Pool Features: Possible Pool Site, Solar Pool Leased
Property Information
Living Area: 1964
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1949
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 10434
Lot Size Area: 0.24
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Lot Features: Front Yard
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,964
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,434 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 2480520085
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
M. H. Stanley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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
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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
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Estimated sale price
$2.08M – $2.51M
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