Happy Valley Country Retreat. Filled with warmth & characteristic charm, this single level ranch style home enjoys a large, level parcel in a premium location. Exceptional outdoor spaces bring a serene natural setting with gardens, a huge lawn, multiple paver patios & mature landscaping with a variety of fruit trees. A separate 340± sq ft guest house with full bath adds flexibility—ideal for guests, a home office, or creative studio (currently not heated). The home exudes comfort and quality. Renovated throughout, it features Andersen wood-framed windows & glass doors, stylish lighting & hardware, thoughtfully updates. Glass doors in each living space provide seamless indoor/outdoor living, with access to special outdoor spaces off of each room. Oak hardwood & stone floors run throughout the spacious, light-filled living areas. The primary suite is a peaceful retreat with a walk-in closet & a sliding glass door opening to the garden. Mature gardens & trees include fig, pear, apple, persimmon, olive, citrus, dogwood, sycamore, hydrangea, jade, raised vegetable bed & rose garden. Top location in desirable Happy Valley. Walking path makes a 5 mi loop & offers walking/biking access to Happy Valley Elementary (1.1 mi) & vibrant downtown. Highly acclaimed schools, Hwy 24 & Bart nearby.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$1,147Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ashley Battersby•DRE #01407784• Village Associates Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41101610
Jul 7, 2025
Sold
$2,175,000
$1,000/sq ft
Jun 25, 2025
Pending
—
Jun 16, 2025
Listed
$2,295,000
$1,055/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 26, 1996
Sold
$459,000
$211/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 7, 1995
Sold
$362,500
$167/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,795 (+1.9%)
$1,500,000 + $675,000
$2,175,000
2024
$8,632 (−11.5%)
$478,342 + $263,411
$741,753
2023
$9,759 (+1.6%)
$468,963 + $258,247
$727,210
2022
$9,606 (+3.0%)
$459,768 + $253,184
$712,952
2021
$9,329 (+0.2%)
$450,753 + $248,220
$698,973
2020
$9,306 (+4.2%)
$441,915 + $243,353
$685,268
2019
$8,932 (+3.6%)
$437,384 + $240,858
$678,242
2018
$8,620 (+1.7%)
$428,808 + $236,136
$664,944
2017
$8,472 (+1.5%)
$412,157 + $226,967
$639,124
2016
$8,351 (+2.8%)
$412,157 + $226,967
$639,124
2015
$8,120 (+1.1%)
$404,076 + $227,417
$631,493
2014
$8,032 (+1.4%)
$390,211 + $219,614
$609,825
2013
$7,924 (+3.1%)
$390,211 + $219,614
$609,825
2012
$7,683 (+1.7%)
$388,448 + $218,622
$607,070
2011
$7,556 (+3.5%)
$380,832 + $214,336
$595,168
2010
$7,301 (+1.2%)
$373,365 + $210,134
$583,499
2009
$7,212 (+1.7%)
$370,575 + $208,564
$579,139
2008
$7,090
$371,456 + $209,060
$580,516
Tax history for 1142 Upper Happy Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,795 (+1.9%)
$1,500,000 + $675,000
$2,175,000
2024
$8,632 (−11.5%)
$478,342 + $263,411
$741,753
2023
$9,759 (+1.6%)
$468,963 + $258,247
$727,210
2022
$9,606 (+3.0%)
$459,768 + $253,184
$712,952
2021
$9,329 (+0.2%)
$450,753 + $248,220
$698,973
2020
$9,306 (+4.2%)
$441,915 + $243,353
$685,268
2019
$8,932 (+3.6%)
$437,384 + $240,858
$678,242
2018
$8,620 (+1.7%)
$428,808 + $236,136
$664,944
2017
$8,472 (+1.5%)
$412,157 + $226,967
$639,124
2016
$8,351 (+2.8%)
$412,157 + $226,967
$639,124
2015
$8,120 (+1.1%)
$404,076 + $227,417
$631,493
2014
$8,032 (+1.4%)
$390,211 + $219,614
$609,825
2013
$7,924 (+3.1%)
$390,211 + $219,614
$609,825
2012
$7,683 (+1.7%)
$388,448 + $218,622
$607,070
2011
$7,556 (+3.5%)
$380,832 + $214,336
$595,168
2010
$7,301 (+1.2%)
$373,365 + $210,134
$583,499
2009
$7,212 (+1.7%)
$370,575 + $208,564
$579,139
2008
$7,090
$371,456 + $209,060
$580,516
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
2,110
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2461520146
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Apr 21, 2017 • Final
Building/grading/gn/grading unsupervised
Demolish an existing pool and replace it with sod and plants. Break holes in the bottom of the pool, break the pool walls down, and place concrete debris in the bottom. Fill with clean soil and compact.
Demolition
Grading
Pool and hot tub
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Install new composition shingles on a residential building.
Roofing
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 Carport
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths, Granite, Stone
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