Nestled into the sun drenched Lafayette hillside up a private drive in the prestigious Happy Valley neighborhood, rests this classic 4 bedroom/2.5 bath, 2385 sq ft original Jack Marchant home. Built in 1967, Marchant was long acknowledged as a leading force in the movement of suburban design embracing the “Modern California Living” concept. With the unmistakable influence of world renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Marchant was known for his walls of glass, open beam ceilings, generous living room with striking floor to ceiling fireplace and formal dining room with his hallmark “expansive views”. A large family room opens to the eat- in kitchen ideal for family gatherings. The cozy wood paneled fourth bedroom doubles as an office or guest room. On .57 acres with sweeping views of the hillside and Mount Diablo, mature trees and landscaping, wrap around deck, patio and a sparkling pool. Close to downtown Lafayette shops, restaurants, BART &Hwy 24. Top rated schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
0.57 acresLot Size
$992Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sherrie Perlstein•DRE #00925213• Pacific Union International
Bought with Traci Miller•DRE #01038042• Pacific Union International
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40835874
Sep 20, 2018
Sold
$1,457,000
$611/sq ft
Aug 30, 2018
Pending
—
Aug 24, 2018
Listed
$1,350,000
$566/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,733 (+1.7%)
$1,024,044 + $633,768
$1,657,812
2024
$19,398 (+1.8%)
$1,003,965 + $621,342
$1,625,307
2023
$19,061 (+1.6%)
$984,280 + $609,159
$1,593,439
2022
$18,769 (+3.0%)
$964,981 + $597,215
$1,562,196
2021
$18,227 (−0.3%)
$946,060 + $585,505
$1,531,565
2020
$18,284 (+2.2%)
$927,510 + $574,025
$1,501,535
2019
$17,897 (+373.3%)
$918,000 + $568,140
$1,486,140
2018
$3,781 (+1.7%)
$900,000 + $557,000
$1,457,000
2017
$3,717 (+2.7%)
$53,851 + $152,072
$205,923
2016
$3,619 (+3.0%)
$53,851 + $152,072
$205,923
2015
$3,514 (+1.7%)
$52,796 + $149,091
$201,887
2014
$3,454 (+1.9%)
$50,985 + $143,976
$194,961
2013
$3,390 (+3.3%)
$50,985 + $143,976
$194,961
2012
$3,283 (+2.1%)
$50,755 + $143,326
$194,081
2011
$3,214 (+7.6%)
$49,760 + $140,516
$190,276
2010
$2,986 (+3.9%)
$48,785 + $137,761
$186,546
2009
$2,875 (+1.6%)
$48,421 + $136,732
$185,153
2008
$2,829
$48,537 + $137,057
$185,594
Tax history for 1217 Upper Happy Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,733 (+1.7%)
$1,024,044 + $633,768
$1,657,812
2024
$19,398 (+1.8%)
$1,003,965 + $621,342
$1,625,307
2023
$19,061 (+1.6%)
$984,280 + $609,159
$1,593,439
2022
$18,769 (+3.0%)
$964,981 + $597,215
$1,562,196
2021
$18,227 (−0.3%)
$946,060 + $585,505
$1,531,565
2020
$18,284 (+2.2%)
$927,510 + $574,025
$1,501,535
2019
$17,897 (+373.3%)
$918,000 + $568,140
$1,486,140
2018
$3,781 (+1.7%)
$900,000 + $557,000
$1,457,000
2017
$3,717 (+2.7%)
$53,851 + $152,072
$205,923
2016
$3,619 (+3.0%)
$53,851 + $152,072
$205,923
2015
$3,514 (+1.7%)
$52,796 + $149,091
$201,887
2014
$3,454 (+1.9%)
$50,985 + $143,976
$194,961
2013
$3,390 (+3.3%)
$50,985 + $143,976
$194,961
2012
$3,283 (+2.1%)
$50,755 + $143,326
$194,081
2011
$3,214 (+7.6%)
$49,760 + $140,516
$190,276
2010
$2,986 (+3.9%)
$48,785 + $137,761
$186,546
2009
$2,875 (+1.6%)
$48,421 + $136,732
$185,153
2008
$2,829
$48,537 + $137,057
$185,594
*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
0.57 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
2,385
Year built
1967
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2470400140
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, Garage Door Opener
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
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile
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