1201 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

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Off market jul 2020 for $3.7M

$4,873,472

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $23,111/mo

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4,956

sq ft

1201 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

About this home

Tucked off the street on a private Happy Valley lane, this impeccable retreat was designed by esteemed local architect, Mark Becker, and features European details, elite craftsmanship, quality materials, custom woodwork, and incredible indoor/outdoor living through walls of accordion-style doors. The thoughtful and well-balanced floor plan provides formal living and dining rooms, family-style eat-in kitchen/great room, 2nd family/media room, executive office, wine cellar, private bedroom retreats, and a detached guest house with full kitchen and bath. The private .73± acre resort-like parcel allows for year-round dining, play and effortless entertaining! Premium amenities include an outdoor loggia, covered dining patio, fire pit, pool, level lawn, lush gardens, and professional landscape. This prestigious pocket of Lafayette is just 25 miles from downtown San Francisco and features easy access to town, shops, trails, award-winning schools, & commute routes.

Single-familyProperty Type

2006Year Built

0.73 acresLot Size

$983Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Dana Green •DRE #01482454 • Compass

Bought with Dana Green •DRE #01482454 • Compass

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40884176

Redfin Estimate

$4,873,472

$1.1M since sold in July 2020$581K since September

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This home's estimate is 32.6% higher than the average sale price ($3.68M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 11, 2026
1248 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
$4,295,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths4,830 sq ft
1248 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$3,990,000
B
5 beds5.5 baths4,805 sq ft
84 Mossbridge Ln, Orinda, CA 94563
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$3,550,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,890 sq ft
3907 Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$3,200,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths4,645 sq ft
74 Yarrow Valley Ln, Orinda, CA 94563
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$3,570,000
E
6 beds5 baths5,755 sq ft
1 Gardiner Ct, Orinda, CA 94563
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$3,450,000
F
6 beds4.5 baths4,354 sq ft
3 Honey Hill Ct, Orinda, CA 94563

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Market trends in 94549, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.8%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$26K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 1201 Upper Happy Valley Rd

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40884176

Jul 7, 2020

Sold

$3,750,000

$757/sq ft

May 8, 2020

Pending

—

Apr 3, 2020

Relisted

—

Mar 16, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Feb 24, 2020

Price Changed

$3,995,000

$806/sq ft

Dec 2, 2019

Price Changed

$4,199,000

$847/sq ft

Sep 30, 2019

Listed

$4,375,000

$883/sq ft

Public Records

May 25, 2017

Sold

$3,830,000

$773/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40462934

Sep 16, 2010

Sold

$2,837,500

$573/sq ft

Aug 16, 2010

Pending

—

Jun 2, 2010

Price Changed

$3,250,000

$656/sq ft

Apr 23, 2010

Listed

$3,450,000

$696/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11161799

Feb 23, 2004

Sold

$560,000

$113/sq ft

Oct 23, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Oct 15, 2002

Listed

$625,000

$126/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11218595

Jan 23, 2004

Sold

$560,000

$113/sq ft

Jan 9, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Jun 17, 2002

Listed

$625,000

$126/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$46,496 (+1.7%)

$1,987,344 + $2,152,956

$4,140,300

2024

$45,739 (+1.7%)

$1,948,377 + $2,110,742

$4,059,119

2023

$44,971 (+0.8%)

$1,910,174 + $2,069,355

$3,979,529

2022

$44,610 (+3.0%)

$1,872,720 + $2,028,780

$3,901,500

2021

$43,309 (−8.7%)

$1,836,000 + $1,989,000

$3,825,000

2020

$47,436 (+1.6%)

$1,800,000 + $1,950,000

$3,750,000

2019

$46,681 (+3.7%)

$1,804,053 + $2,260,373

$4,064,426

2018

$45,028 (+23.3%)

$1,768,680 + $2,216,052

$3,984,732

2017

$36,531 (+1.8%)

$1,103,905 + $2,028,427

$3,132,332

2016

$35,886 (+10.6%)

$1,103,905 + $2,028,427

$3,132,332

2015

$32,457 (−1.1%)

$1,082,260 + $1,988,654

$3,070,914

2014

$32,804 (+0.7%)

$1,000,000 + $1,800,000

$2,800,000

2013

$32,575 (+1.2%)

$1,000,000 + $1,800,000

$2,800,000

2012

$32,187 (−1.6%)

$1,000,000 + $1,800,000

$2,800,000

2011

$32,724 (+27.3%)

$1,000,000 + $1,800,000

$2,800,000

2010

$25,697

$1,000,000 + $1,837,500

$2,837,500

2009

$25,700 (+1.4%)

$640,223 + $1,577,253

$2,217,476

2008

$25,347

$641,744 + $1,581,000

$2,222,744

Tax history for 1201 Upper Happy Valley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$46,496 (+1.7%)

$1,987,344 + $2,152,956

$4,140,300

2024

$45,739 (+1.7%)

$1,948,377 + $2,110,742

$4,059,119

2023

$44,971 (+0.8%)

$1,910,174 + $2,069,355

$3,979,529

2022

$44,610 (+3.0%)

$1,872,720 + $2,028,780

$3,901,500

2021

$43,309 (−8.7%)

$1,836,000 + $1,989,000

$3,825,000

2020

$47,436 (+1.6%)

$1,800,000 + $1,950,000

$3,750,000

2019

$46,681 (+3.7%)

$1,804,053 + $2,260,373

$4,064,426

2018

$45,028 (+23.3%)

$1,768,680 + $2,216,052

$3,984,732

2017

$36,531 (+1.8%)

$1,103,905 + $2,028,427

$3,132,332

2016

$35,886 (+10.6%)

$1,103,905 + $2,028,427

$3,132,332

2015

$32,457 (−1.1%)

$1,082,260 + $1,988,654

$3,070,914

2014

$32,804 (+0.7%)

$1,000,000 + $1,800,000

$2,800,000

2013

$32,575 (+1.2%)

$1,000,000 + $1,800,000

$2,800,000

2012

$32,187 (−1.6%)

$1,000,000 + $1,800,000

$2,800,000

2011

$32,724 (+27.3%)

$1,000,000 + $1,800,000

$2,800,000

2010

$25,697

$1,000,000 + $1,837,500

$2,837,500

2009

$25,700 (+1.4%)

$640,223 + $1,577,253

$2,217,476

2008

$25,347

$641,744 + $1,581,000

$2,222,744

*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

Baths

5.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

31,799

Year renovated

2007

Sq. Ft.

4,956

Year built

2006

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

2470400066

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Pool

Last updated by owner on Mar 3, 2025.

Nov 9, 2023 • Final

Building - residential generator

Install an emergency backup generator.

Generator

Sep 1, 2023 • Final

Building - residential generator

Install an emergency backup generator with automatic transfer switches.

Generator

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Property details

Parking

Garage & Parking
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Baths: 5
# of Partial Baths: 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 12
# of Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace in Family Room, Gas Burning Fireplace, Gas Starter Fireplace, Fireplace in Living Room, Fireplace in Master Bedroom, Other Fireplace Type
Wall to Wall Carpeting, Hardwood Flooring, Stone Flooring (Marble/Slate/etc.)
Fire Sprinklers, Garage Door Opener, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater (Gas)

Kitchen Features
Breakfast Nook, Counter (Stone), Counter (Solid Surface), Double Oven, Dishwasher, Eat-In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Built-In Range/Oven, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen

Laundry Features
In Laundry Room

Additional Rooms
Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Formal Dining Room, Family Room, Guest House, Kitchen/Family Combo, Office

Heating & Cooling
Central A/C (2+ Zones)
Forced Air Heating (2+ Zones)

Exterior

Water & Sewer
Sewer System (Public), Water (Public)

Building Information
Existing Construction
Stucco Exterior
Composition Shingles Roof

Pool Information
Has Pool
In Ground Pool, Pool Sweep, Spa

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
Parcel #: 247-040-006-6

Lot Information
Cul-De-Sac, Premium Lot
Back Yard, Fenced, Garden/Play, Patio

Location

School Information
Elementary School Distric: Lafayette (925) 280-3900
High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900

Street Level Features
2.5 Baths, 2 Bedrooms, Main Entry

Upper Level Features
4 Bedrooms, Laundry Facility, Loft, Master Bed Retreat

Location Information
Directions to Property: El Nido Ranch Road to Upper Happy Valley
Cross Street: El Nido Ranch

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,956
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: 2007
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 2470400066
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Pool

Home facts updated by owner on Mar 3, 2025

Other

Documents & Disclosures
Other (Call/See Agent)

Listing Information
Commission to Selling Office: 2.5
Possession: COE

Around this home

Schools

Happy Valley Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

M. H. Stanley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi

8/10

Acalanes High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

4/10 Fire Factor

1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 92° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

8/10 Air Factor

14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 11.5 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$4.63M – $5.61M

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Home values near 1201 Upper Happy Valley Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1155 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2524 Sq. Ft.	$2,147,541
1200 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3002 Sq. Ft.	$2,912,221

Address	Redfin Estimate
1227 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5502 Sq. Ft.	$4,424,412
1205 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2653 Sq. Ft.	$3,137,213

Address	Redfin Estimate
1157 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2220 Sq. Ft.	$1,870,530
1207 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3586 Sq. Ft.	$2,965,068

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