Google street view image for 1216 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

Off market jun 2023 for $2M

$2,631,873

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $13,484/mo

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2,785

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1216 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

About this home

Tucked back from the road, this charming single-level home is filled with natural light and opens to a spectacular backyard oasis with sparkling pool and lush gardens. The loved home with traditional details features high ceilings, oak hardwood floors, and large picture windows. The flexible floorplan includes two spacious living areas, an updated kitchen, and spacious bedrooms. The main house is 2137 Sq. Ft. and features two spacious bedrooms with two full baths. The primary bedroom includes an en-suite bath and sliding glass door to the backyard. The adjacent guest cottage connected by the roof line is 648 Sq. Ft. with one bedroom, office space with a Murphy bed and a full bath - perfect for use as a guest suite, home office, or au-pair unit depending on your needs. The private backyard with mature gardens and pool offers a calming escape as well as a venue for summer pool parties and dining al fresco. Located in the sought-after neighborhood of Happy Valley, this home is only 20 miles from downtown San Francisco, offering the unique ability to be close to everything while retreating to privacy. Just minutes from the bustling restaurant district of Downtown Lafayette, the property is also conveniently located near the Lafayette Reservoir, Oakwood Athletic Club, Orinda, etc.

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

0.7 acresLot Size

$945Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by • Compass

•925-444-4300 (broker)

Bought with • Rainmaker Real Estate

•650-898-7246 (broker)

•hilary@sideinc.com (broker)

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•Source:San Francisco MLS #41028933

Redfin Estimate

$2,631,873

$632K since sold in June 2023$25K since October

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This home's estimate is 3.8% lower than the average sale price ($2.74M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$3,375,000
A
3 beds3 baths2,686 sq ft
1232 Upper Happy Vly, Lafayette, CA 94549
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$1,896,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,655 sq ft
820 Mariposa, Lafayette, CA 94549
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$2,600,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,825 sq ft
1196 Monticello Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$4,800,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths4,033 sq ft
3954 S Peardale Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$1,025,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,266 sq ft
126 La Espiral, Orinda, CA 94563
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$2,725,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,218 sq ft
3926 S Peardale Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549

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Market trends in 94549, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

102.4%

+1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$948 MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 1216 Upper Happy Valley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$25,393 (+2.9%)

$1,591,812 + $530,604

$2,122,416

2025

$24,677 (+1.7%)

$1,591,812 + $530,604

$2,122,416

2024

$24,259 (+29.0%)

$1,560,600 + $520,200

$2,080,800

2023

$18,804 (+1.6%)

$1,530,000 + $510,000

$2,040,000

2022

$18,516 (+3.0%)

$1,203,134 + $335,551

$1,538,685

2021

$17,981 (−0.3%)

$1,179,544 + $328,972

$1,508,516

2020

$18,036 (+2.6%)

$1,156,416 + $322,522

$1,478,938

2019

$17,573 (+3.7%)

$1,144,559 + $319,215

$1,463,774

2018

$16,954 (+1.7%)

$1,122,117 + $312,956

$1,435,073

2017

$16,664 (+1.9%)

$1,078,545 + $300,804

$1,379,349

2016

$16,356 (+2.8%)

$1,078,545 + $300,804

$1,379,349

2015

$15,915 (+0.9%)

$1,057,398 + $294,906

$1,352,304

2014

$15,778 (+1.2%)

$1,021,114 + $284,787

$1,305,901

2013

$15,598 (+40.6%)

$1,021,114 + $284,787

$1,305,901

2012

$11,095 (−0.3%)

$1,016,500 + $283,500

$1,300,000

2011

$11,133 (+0.1%)

$487,632 + $493,368

$981,000

2010

$11,119 (−2.1%)

$487,632 + $493,368

$981,000

2009

$11,363 (+1.7%)

$487,632 + $493,368

$981,000

2008

$11,169

$497,303 + $503,153

$1,000,456

Tax history for 1216 Upper Happy Valley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$25,393 (+2.9%)

$1,591,812 + $530,604

$2,122,416

2025

$24,677 (+1.7%)

$1,591,812 + $530,604

$2,122,416

2024

$24,259 (+29.0%)

$1,560,600 + $520,200

$2,080,800

2023

$18,804 (+1.6%)

$1,530,000 + $510,000

$2,040,000

2022

$18,516 (+3.0%)

$1,203,134 + $335,551

$1,538,685

2021

$17,981 (−0.3%)

$1,179,544 + $328,972

$1,508,516

2020

$18,036 (+2.6%)

$1,156,416 + $322,522

$1,478,938

2019

$17,573 (+3.7%)

$1,144,559 + $319,215

$1,463,774

2018

$16,954 (+1.7%)

$1,122,117 + $312,956

$1,435,073

2017

$16,664 (+1.9%)

$1,078,545 + $300,804

$1,379,349

2016

$16,356 (+2.8%)

$1,078,545 + $300,804

$1,379,349

2015

$15,915 (+0.9%)

$1,057,398 + $294,906

$1,352,304

2014

$15,778 (+1.2%)

$1,021,114 + $284,787

$1,305,901

2013

$15,598 (+40.6%)

$1,021,114 + $284,787

$1,305,901

2012

$11,095 (−0.3%)

$1,016,500 + $283,500

$1,300,000

2011

$11,133 (+0.1%)

$487,632 + $493,368

$981,000

2010

$11,119 (−2.1%)

$487,632 + $493,368

$981,000

2009

$11,363 (+1.7%)

$487,632 + $493,368

$981,000

2008

$11,169

$497,303 + $503,153

$1,000,456

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.7 Acres

Year renovated

1980

Sq. Ft.

2,118

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

2461700136

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.

Dec 10, 2021 • Final

Building - residential electrical

Install a Tesla AC Powerwall 2 energy storage system and a Tesla backup gateway. Work includes a new internal panel board for photovoltaic and battery connections, a load center connection, and a first responder disconnect switch.

Battery

Electrical

Solar

Dec 7, 2010 • Final

Building/residential/mir/miscellaneous residential

Install roof-mounted solar panels according to plans.

Electrical

Solar

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

Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3

Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
# of Covered Spaces: 3

Interior

Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 3
# of Full Bathrooms: 3

Interior Features
Interior Features: Central Vacuum
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace(s)
# of Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Insert, Living Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Ice Maker, Dryer, Washer

Exterior

Exterior Features
Entry Level: 0

Building Information
Living Area: 2785
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Building Area Total: 2785
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Appraiser
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Other
Architectural Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1953
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Foundation Details: Slab, Other

Mobile Home Information
Mobile Dim Units: Feet

Pool Information
Pool Features: In Ground, Other

Property Type
Property Type: Residential
Property SubType: Single Family Residence

Property Information
Waterfront Features: Stream
Property Condition: Original
Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Information
Lot Features: Garden, Irregular Lot, Other
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 30492
Lot Size Acres: 0.7
Lot Size Area: 30492
Lot Size Units: SqFt
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Elevation: 0
Elevation Units: Feet
Zoning Description: Other

Utilities

Utility Information
Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen, 220 Volts in Laundry, Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: 0

School Information
Elementary School District: Contra Costa
Middle Or Junior School District: Contra Costa
High School District: Contra Costa

Community Information
Subdivision Name: Upper Happy Vly

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,118
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 2461700136

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Happy Valley Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

M. H. Stanley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi

8/10

Acalanes High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi

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, 16 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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Estimated sale price

$2.50M – $3.03M

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Home values near 1216 Upper Happy Valley Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1227 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5502 Sq. Ft.	$4,121,269
1205 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4509 Sq. Ft.	$3,110,863
1242 Upper Happy Valley Road #1240, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3870 Sq. Ft.	$2,842,678
1217 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2385 Sq. Ft.	$2,147,225
1212 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2710 Sq. Ft.	$2,198,245
1190 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 4920 Sq. Ft.	$6,607,718
1236 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 4743 Sq. Ft.	$4,823,308

Address	Redfin Estimate
1232 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2686 Sq. Ft.	$2,593,170
1189 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5121 Sq. Ft.	$3,739,377
1213 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1726 Sq. Ft.	$1,561,986
1182 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4684 Sq. Ft.	$5,018,386
1208 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1645 Sq. Ft.	$1,541,550
1184 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2115 Sq. Ft.	$2,536,298
1215 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2738 Sq. Ft.	$3,639,053

Address	Redfin Estimate
1200 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3002 Sq. Ft.	$2,951,488
1248 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4830 Sq. Ft.	$4,033,345
1203 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5250 Sq. Ft.	$3,981,695
1209 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3166 Sq. Ft.	$2,981,497
1199 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3553 Sq. Ft.	$2,663,049
1178 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3864 Sq. Ft.	$3,084,512
1224 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2235 Sq. Ft.	$2,230,975

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