Find your "Happy Place" at this light filled, quintessential Lafayette home in desirable Upper Happy Valley. Gleaming hardwood floors, an open concept kitchen, and living room with beam ceilings and fireplace. Spacious, separate family room with built-ins and additional fireplace is perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. Step out to an inviting backyard where flowers, fruit trees, expansive lawn, custom patio, and fountain make the ideal space for dinner parties, barbecues, celebrations, or a quiet evening for two. Stunning deck adds an extra bonus to this incredible outdoor space. Large basement area offers endless possibilities for use as a home office, storage, or play area. Fully owned solar provides low energy costs. New interior and exterior paint, and a newer 50 year roof complete this idyllic home. Perfect location for easy commute access to freeway, BART, and top rated schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$1,018Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Pamela Colombana•DRE #01979180• Dudum Real Estate Group
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40908849
Jul 20, 2020
Sold
$1,510,000
$802/sq ft
Jun 24, 2020
Pending
—
Jun 17, 2020
Listed
$1,398,000
$742/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10250640
Aug 9, 2019
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28250640
Aug 9, 2019
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27240252
Mar 7, 2019
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28256428
Feb 17, 2015
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40335919
Aug 15, 2008
Sold
$844,075
$448/sq ft
Apr 30, 2008
Listing Removed
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Apr 12, 2008
Listed
$839,050
$446/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40301575
Jan 29, 2008
Listing Removed
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Jan 9, 2008
Price Changed
*
Nov 29, 2007
Price Changed
*
Oct 4, 2007
Listed
*
Public Records
Oct 28, 2004
Sold
$1,200,000
$637/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 7, 1998
Sold
$479,509
$255/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10261465
Oct 8, 1998
Sold
$479,500
$255/sq ft
Aug 11, 1998
Listed
$479,500
$255/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #28261465
Oct 8, 1998
Sold
$479,500
$255/sq ft
Aug 25, 1998
Listing Removed
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Aug 11, 1998
Listed
$479,500
$255/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10256428
May 21, 1998
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10240252
Sep 24, 1997
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Apr 23, 1993
Sold
$357,000
$190/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 3, 1985
Sold
$268,000
$142/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 12, 1984
Sold
$275,000
$146/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,808 (+1.7%)
$1,214,487 + $452,671
$1,667,158
2024
$19,471 (+1.4%)
$1,190,674 + $443,796
$1,634,470
2023
$19,209 (+1.5%)
$1,167,328 + $435,095
$1,602,423
2022
$18,916 (+3.0%)
$1,144,440 + $426,564
$1,571,004
2021
$18,370 (+41.1%)
$1,122,000 + $418,200
$1,540,200
2020
$13,023 (+3.3%)
$1,100,000 + $410,000
$1,510,000
2019
$12,611 (+3.6%)
$713,417 + $300,255
$1,013,672
2018
$12,168 (+1.7%)
$699,429 + $294,368
$993,797
2017
$11,960 (+2.0%)
$672,270 + $282,939
$955,209
2016
$11,728 (+2.8%)
$672,270 + $282,939
$955,209
2015
$11,408 (+1.0%)
$659,089 + $277,392
$936,481
2014
$11,299 (+1.2%)
$636,473 + $267,874
$904,347
2013
$11,161 (+5.3%)
$636,473 + $267,874
$904,347
2012
$10,599 (+23.8%)
$633,597 + $266,664
$900,261
2011
$8,562 (−15.4%)
$606,669 + $255,331
$862,000
2010
$10,125 (−1.8%)
$475,060 + $199,940
$675,000
2009
$10,309 (−9.9%)
$588,018 + $247,482
$835,500
2008
$11,439
$816,000 + $44,880
$860,880
Tax history for 1098 Upper Happy Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,808 (+1.7%)
$1,214,487 + $452,671
$1,667,158
2024
$19,471 (+1.4%)
$1,190,674 + $443,796
$1,634,470
2023
$19,209 (+1.5%)
$1,167,328 + $435,095
$1,602,423
2022
$18,916 (+3.0%)
$1,144,440 + $426,564
$1,571,004
2021
$18,370 (+41.1%)
$1,122,000 + $418,200
$1,540,200
2020
$13,023 (+3.3%)
$1,100,000 + $410,000
$1,510,000
2019
$12,611 (+3.6%)
$713,417 + $300,255
$1,013,672
2018
$12,168 (+1.7%)
$699,429 + $294,368
$993,797
2017
$11,960 (+2.0%)
$672,270 + $282,939
$955,209
2016
$11,728 (+2.8%)
$672,270 + $282,939
$955,209
2015
$11,408 (+1.0%)
$659,089 + $277,392
$936,481
2014
$11,299 (+1.2%)
$636,473 + $267,874
$904,347
2013
$11,161 (+5.3%)
$636,473 + $267,874
$904,347
2012
$10,599 (+23.8%)
$633,597 + $266,664
$900,261
2011
$8,562 (−15.4%)
$606,669 + $255,331
$862,000
2010
$10,125 (−1.8%)
$475,060 + $199,940
$675,000
2009
$10,309 (−9.9%)
$588,018 + $247,482
$835,500
2008
$11,439
$816,000 + $44,880
$860,880
*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
11,250
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,883
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2480800115
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2021.
Apr 6, 2021 • Final
Building - residential electrical
Install a new electrical service point with utility metering, automatic transfer switches, and disconnects. Install a new load center and a Tesla AC Powerwall 2 energy storage system.
Electrical
Ev charger
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building/residential/rp/repair
Perform termite damage repairs.
Remodel
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
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar, Tile Counters, Pantry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2020. This data may not show owner updates. Learn more.