Move into this single level, light filled, darling gem in highly desirable Happy Valley! Enter into the large, open sun drenched living room with high ceilings, skylights, large picture window. The eat-in kitchen has a peninsula for casual dining and opens up to the dining and family rooms. Everything is central to the front and back yards making this truly the heart of the home. This functional floor plan with hardwood floors throughout allows for easy indoor /outdoor flow from the completely fenced-in front lawn, to the incredible new outdoor patio, built-in outdoor kitchen, fire pit area, play structure and upper level lawn in back. The Master Suite is beautifully remodeled with a large walk-in closet and bathroom that boasts Carerra marble countertops and an oversized shower with two shower heads! The location is unbeatable, with quick access to Hwy 24, BART, Orinda and Lafayette. All this AND schools K-12 are fabulous! You'll be ultra happy here on Upper Happy! Welcome Home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$1,111Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Amy Smith•DRE #01855959• Village Associates Real Estate
Bought with Rachel Dreyer•DRE #01994561• Dudum Real Estate Group
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11172594
May 20, 2003
Sold
$600,000
$293/sq ft
Feb 13, 2003
Listing Removed
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Jan 31, 2003
Listed
$600,000
$293/sq ft
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,574 (+1.7%)
$1,536,066 + $477,885
$2,013,951
2024
$23,176 (+1.7%)
$1,505,948 + $468,515
$1,974,463
2023
$22,780 (+1.5%)
$1,476,420 + $459,329
$1,935,749
2022
$22,433 (+3.0%)
$1,447,471 + $450,323
$1,897,794
2021
$21,785 (−0.4%)
$1,419,090 + $441,494
$1,860,584
2020
$21,875 (+59.1%)
$1,391,265 + $432,838
$1,824,103
2019
$13,749 (+3.6%)
$1,377,000 + $428,400
$1,805,400
2018
$13,266 (+1.7%)
$764,732 + $330,759
$1,095,491
2017
$13,038 (+1.9%)
$735,038 + $317,916
$1,052,954
2016
$12,789 (+3.6%)
$735,038 + $317,916
$1,052,954
2015
$12,342 (+2.8%)
$720,626 + $311,683
$1,032,309
2014
$12,010 (+11.0%)
$695,898 + $272,557
$968,455
2013
$10,821 (+1.3%)
$695,898 + $272,557
$968,455
2012
$10,681 (+20.9%)
$624,792 + $244,708
$869,500
2011
$8,837 (−6.0%)
$624,792 + $244,708
$869,500
2010
$9,404 (−7.5%)
$502,995 + $197,005
$700,000
2009
$10,166 (−5.8%)
$553,295 + $216,705
$770,000
2008
$10,794
$609,342 + $238,658
$848,000
Tax history for 1087 Upper Happy Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$23,574 (+1.7%)
$1,536,066 + $477,885
$2,013,951
2024
$23,176 (+1.7%)
$1,505,948 + $468,515
$1,974,463
2023
$22,780 (+1.5%)
$1,476,420 + $459,329
$1,935,749
2022
$22,433 (+3.0%)
$1,447,471 + $450,323
$1,897,794
2021
$21,785 (−0.4%)
$1,419,090 + $441,494
$1,860,584
2020
$21,875 (+59.1%)
$1,391,265 + $432,838
$1,824,103
2019
$13,749 (+3.6%)
$1,377,000 + $428,400
$1,805,400
2018
$13,266 (+1.7%)
$764,732 + $330,759
$1,095,491
2017
$13,038 (+1.9%)
$735,038 + $317,916
$1,052,954
2016
$12,789 (+3.6%)
$735,038 + $317,916
$1,052,954
2015
$12,342 (+2.8%)
$720,626 + $311,683
$1,032,309
2014
$12,010 (+11.0%)
$695,898 + $272,557
$968,455
2013
$10,821 (+1.3%)
$695,898 + $272,557
$968,455
2012
$10,681 (+20.9%)
$624,792 + $244,708
$869,500
2011
$8,837 (−6.0%)
$624,792 + $244,708
$869,500
2010
$9,404 (−7.5%)
$502,995 + $197,005
$700,000
2009
$10,166 (−5.8%)
$553,295 + $216,705
$770,000
2008
$10,794
$609,342 + $238,658
$848,000
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
2,049
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2470810033
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Nov 28, 2023 • Final
Building - residential ess/battery storage
Install an energy storage system, a transfer switch, and a new electrical subpanel.
Battery
Electrical
Ev charger
Apr 24, 2023 • Final
Building - residential ess/battery storage
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system with a battery backup system.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile
Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, Family Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2019. This data may not match public records. Learn more.