Happy Valley gem is on the market for the first time in 47 years! This is the place to create lasting memories! Formal living room, dining room & library! The huge great room is the heart of this home and has an adjoining billiard room--table included! Gorgeous kitchen w/cherry cabinets, beautiful granite. Master & 2 other bedrooms on one wing w/separate guest or in-law suite on the other side of the house. Lovingly tended grounds w/pebble tech pool & spa. Front wall w/security gate provides a sense of privacy and seclusion from the street. Built with quality, integrity and high-end materials. This is one that doesn't come along very often!
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$862Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jeannette Bettencourt•DRE #01154506• RE/MAX Accord
Listed by Lynn Oakes•DRE #00859669• RE/MAX Accord
Bought with Linda S Friedman•DRE #00521002• Village Associates Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40830448
Oct 29, 2018
Sold
$2,650,000
$590/sq ft
Aug 29, 2018
Pending
—
Aug 20, 2018
Relisted
—
Aug 7, 2018
Pending
—
Jul 16, 2018
Listed
$2,695,000
$600/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$34,228 (+1.7%)
$2,166,880 + $848,362
$3,015,242
2024
$33,653 (+1.7%)
$2,124,393 + $831,728
$2,956,121
2023
$33,088 (+1.5%)
$2,082,739 + $815,420
$2,898,159
2022
$32,586 (+3.0%)
$2,041,901 + $799,432
$2,841,333
2021
$31,644 (−0.6%)
$2,001,864 + $783,757
$2,785,621
2020
$31,822 (+1.9%)
$1,962,612 + $768,390
$2,731,002
2019
$31,221 (+402.3%)
$1,942,488 + $760,512
$2,703,000
2018
$6,216 (+1.7%)
$1,904,400 + $745,600
$2,650,000
2017
$6,111 (+2.3%)
$51,730 + $366,349
$418,079
2016
$5,975 (+2.9%)
$51,730 + $366,349
$418,079
2015
$5,808 (+1.3%)
$50,716 + $359,166
$409,882
2014
$5,735 (+1.5%)
$48,977 + $346,842
$395,819
2013
$5,650 (+3.2%)
$48,977 + $346,842
$395,819
2012
$5,477 (+3.3%)
$48,756 + $345,275
$394,031
2011
$5,303 (+4.8%)
$47,800 + $338,505
$386,305
2010
$5,063 (+2.0%)
$46,863 + $331,868
$378,731
2009
$4,962 (+1.7%)
$46,513 + $329,388
$375,901
2008
$4,879
$46,624 + $330,171
$376,795
Tax history for 1126 Upper Happy Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$34,228 (+1.7%)
$2,166,880 + $848,362
$3,015,242
2024
$33,653 (+1.7%)
$2,124,393 + $831,728
$2,956,121
2023
$33,088 (+1.5%)
$2,082,739 + $815,420
$2,898,159
2022
$32,586 (+3.0%)
$2,041,901 + $799,432
$2,841,333
2021
$31,644 (−0.6%)
$2,001,864 + $783,757
$2,785,621
2020
$31,822 (+1.9%)
$1,962,612 + $768,390
$2,731,002
2019
$31,221 (+402.3%)
$1,942,488 + $760,512
$2,703,000
2018
$6,216 (+1.7%)
$1,904,400 + $745,600
$2,650,000
2017
$6,111 (+2.3%)
$51,730 + $366,349
$418,079
2016
$5,975 (+2.9%)
$51,730 + $366,349
$418,079
2015
$5,808 (+1.3%)
$50,716 + $359,166
$409,882
2014
$5,735 (+1.5%)
$48,977 + $346,842
$395,819
2013
$5,650 (+3.2%)
$48,977 + $346,842
$395,819
2012
$5,477 (+3.3%)
$48,756 + $345,275
$394,031
2011
$5,303 (+4.8%)
$47,800 + $338,505
$386,305
2010
$5,063 (+2.0%)
$46,863 + $331,868
$378,731
2009
$4,962 (+1.7%)
$46,513 + $329,388
$375,901
2008
$4,879
$46,624 + $330,171
$376,795
*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
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
4,495
Year built
1947
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2480800065
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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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, Secured, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 4
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Tub, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tub with Jets
Interior Features
Interior Features: Au Pair, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Library, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen, Sound System
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, Laundry Room
Street Level Features: 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suites - 2, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2018. This data may not match public records. Learn more.