Set down a private drive and tucked into a picturesque natural setting, this quintessential Happy Valley home has been renovated throughout and offers easy modern living in a top location. Thoughtful design of the home shows architectural integrity and quality craftsmanship, blending clean finishes with inviting warmth. Wide-plank engineered oak hardwood floors throughout, complemented by designer lighting and vaulted ceilings in the living room create an airy, light-filled atmosphere. The stunning living room is anchored by a dramatic quartz fireplace, providing an elegant focal point for gathering and entertaining as it flows into the lovely dining room. The beautifully appointed kitchen is both stylish and functional, featuring striking quartz countertops that continue seamlessly up the backsplash, creating a sleek contemporary aesthetic. A suite of new appliances, —including Bosch oven, microwave, and dishwasher—pairs with abundant cabinetry and generous workspace. Adjacent breakfast room and large family room with a spanning glass door to the back patio provide a perfect layout for comfortable living and entertaining. Overall, the exceptional floor plan offers light and open living spaces that foster connection, along with thoughtfully separated rooms that provide privacy and flexibility. Primary suite features a walk-in closet and sliding glass door to the back patio. Modern bathrooms. Outside, the redesigned grounds are equally impressive. A new concrete driveway leads to an inviting Trex front walkway, while contemporary hog wire fencing enhances the home's welcoming character. The beautifully landscaped yard features a fabulous patio that extends the living space outdoors, offering the perfect setting to entertain or simply unwind in the privacy of the natural surroundings. This private setting offers peaceful views from nearly every room while remaining just minutes from vibrant downtown Lafayette, the Lafayette Reservoir, top-rated Happy Valley School (California Distinguished School 2025) with walking path access, parks, and trails. Enjoy this retreat in one of Lafayette's most coveted neighborhoods!
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$1,043Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ashley Battersby•DRE #01407784• Village Associates Real Estate
Upper Happy Valley, located between Happy Valley Road and the Briones Regional Park ridgeline, is a semi-rural and residential Lafayette neighborhood with winding lanes and oak-studded hillsides. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Happy Valley Road corridor near the Upper Happy Valley Road junction, where long driveways, equestrian trailers, and cyclists set a quiet, outdoors-first rhythm. Architecture leans toward ranch homes, custom estates, and tucked-away contemporary builds set back from the road. Trailheads and open-space views shape daily routines more than storefronts. Community touchpoints often orbit Lafayette’s small cultural scene, including Town Hall Theatre and the Lafayette Library and Learning Center. Weekends frequently point toward the Lafayette Reservoir loop and nearby parkland.
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Market insights
1148A Upper Happy Valley Rd · $1,948,000
DAYS ON MARKET
39 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.8%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,948,000
Median sale price in this area is $859,680. (56% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Dining area
Family room
Formal dining room
Updated kitchen
Countertops are solid surface
One fireplace (gas, gas starter, raised hearth, stone, in living room)
Crawl space basement
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Primary bedroom suite on main level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Updated baths with tile and stone finishes
Primary bathroom with stall shower, tile and stone
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric range / cooktop (220V outlet in kitchen)
Built-in oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stone/solid surface counters
Updated kitchen features
Laundry & utility
Laundry room with hookups only
Tankless water heater
Flooring
Tile
Engineered wood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck and patio
Back yard and yard space
Landscaped front and back
Automatic sprinklers (front, side, rear)
Private entrance
Lot is level to sloped
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Built in 1976
Raised foundation
Parking
Attached garage with interior access
2-car garage (2 covered spaces)
Construction
Wood siding construction
Raised foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
220 volts available in kitchen
Electricity and solar
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