1221 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

Off market oct 2022 for $2.2M

$2,431,883

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $14,682/mo

•

2,599

sq ft

1221 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

About this home

Price Improvement! Upper Happy Valley neighborhood's best value. Enjoy warm, light-filled spaces, a glimmering pool, hillside views, total privacy, and a yard perfectly designed for outdoor living in this two-story 4 bed/3 bath Carmel-style home. Walls of glass fill the house with light, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living. The open living and dining rooms are bright and inviting, with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, and bar. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, ample storage and counter space, and parquet flooring that runs through the adjoining family room. The living room, family room, and primary bedroom have direct access to a large wraparound balcony that overlooks the gorgeous pool deck below. Sunny patios dot the property, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. This Upper Happy Valley oasis makes you feel “away from it all” while being just minutes from downtown Lafayette, award-winning Lafayette schools, scenic walking trails, the Lafayette Reservoir, and the Lafayette and Orinda BART stations, and freeway access.

Single-familyProperty Type

1961Year Built

0.5 acresLot Size

$936Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Alex Villasenor •DRE #01258438 • Compass

Bought with Sharlyn Prakash •DRE #01747852 • EXP Realty of California, Inc

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41002992

Redfin Estimate

$2,431,883

$182K since sold in October 2022$20K since September

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This home's estimate is 5.4% lower than the average sale price ($2.57M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,000,000
A
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SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$3,950,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,311 sq ft
3853 Palo Alto Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$2,725,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,218 sq ft
3926 S Peardale Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
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D
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SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$1,790,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,460 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$2,365,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,531 sq ft
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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 1221 Upper Happy Valley Rd

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41002992

Oct 31, 2022

Sold

$2,250,000

$866/sq ft

Sep 29, 2022

Pending

—

Sep 25, 2022

Price Changed

$2,250,000

$866/sq ft

Sep 14, 2022

Relisted

—

Sep 2, 2022

Pending

—

Jul 25, 2022

Listed

$2,575,000

$991/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11046179

May 3, 2000

Sold

$750,000

$289/sq ft

Apr 8, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Mar 24, 2000

Listed

$715,000

$275/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 9, 1972

Sold

$70,000

$27/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$27,575 (+1.7%)

$1,804,053 + $583,664

$2,387,717

2024

$27,111 (+1.7%)

$1,768,680 + $572,220

$2,340,900

2023

$26,652 (+83.7%)

$1,734,000 + $561,000

$2,295,000

2022

$14,512 (+3.0%)

$1,700,000 + $550,000

$2,250,000

2021

$14,094 (−0.1%)

$506,908 + $629,785

$1,136,693

2020

$14,115 (+3.1%)

$496,969 + $617,437

$1,114,406

2019

$13,694 (+7.9%)

$491,874 + $611,106

$1,102,980

2018

$12,697 (+1.7%)

$482,230 + $599,124

$1,081,354

2017

$12,481 (+1.9%)

$463,505 + $529,724

$993,229

2016

$12,243 (+2.8%)

$463,505 + $529,724

$993,229

2015

$11,911 (+0.9%)

$454,417 + $519,338

$973,755

2014

$11,800 (+1.2%)

$438,825 + $501,518

$940,343

2013

$11,658 (+3.1%)

$438,825 + $501,518

$940,343

2012

$11,309 (+1.6%)

$436,842 + $499,252

$936,094

2011

$11,135 (+2.5%)

$428,277 + $489,463

$917,740

2010

$10,860 (+0.7%)

$419,880 + $479,866

$899,746

2009

$10,789 (+1.7%)

$416,742 + $476,280

$893,022

2008

$10,606

$417,733 + $477,412

$895,145

Tax history for 1221 Upper Happy Valley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$27,575 (+1.7%)

$1,804,053 + $583,664

$2,387,717

2024

$27,111 (+1.7%)

$1,768,680 + $572,220

$2,340,900

2023

$26,652 (+83.7%)

$1,734,000 + $561,000

$2,295,000

2022

$14,512 (+3.0%)

$1,700,000 + $550,000

$2,250,000

2021

$14,094 (−0.1%)

$506,908 + $629,785

$1,136,693

2020

$14,115 (+3.1%)

$496,969 + $617,437

$1,114,406

2019

$13,694 (+7.9%)

$491,874 + $611,106

$1,102,980

2018

$12,697 (+1.7%)

$482,230 + $599,124

$1,081,354

2017

$12,481 (+1.9%)

$463,505 + $529,724

$993,229

2016

$12,243 (+2.8%)

$463,505 + $529,724

$993,229

2015

$11,911 (+0.9%)

$454,417 + $519,338

$973,755

2014

$11,800 (+1.2%)

$438,825 + $501,518

$940,343

2013

$11,658 (+3.1%)

$438,825 + $501,518

$940,343

2012

$11,309 (+1.6%)

$436,842 + $499,252

$936,094

2011

$11,135 (+2.5%)

$428,277 + $489,463

$917,740

2010

$10,860 (+0.7%)

$419,880 + $479,866

$899,746

2009

$10,789 (+1.7%)

$416,742 + $476,280

$893,022

2008

$10,606

$417,733 + $477,412

$895,145

*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

0.5 Acres

Year renovated

1972

Sq. Ft.

2,321

Year built

1961

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

2470400017

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Sep 17, 2018 • Final

Building/residential/p/pool

Construct a new swimming pool and install impervious surfaces.

Pool and hot tub

Jan 5, 2015 • Final

Building - residential foundation repair

Install foundation underpinning.

Grading

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 - 2 Or More, RV/Boat Parking, Side Yard Access

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Window
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Closet, Walk-In Closet, Window

Interior Features
Interior Features: Unfinished Room, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Electric
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Fireplaces Total: 2
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Parquet, Tile, Carpet

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Counter - Solid Surface,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Microwave,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Self-Cleaning Oven
Rooms Total: 10
Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room, Living Room, Raised Hearth
Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Composition Shingles, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 2,599

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Covered, Rear Porch
Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Side, Storage, Terraced Down, Terraced Up, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Low Maintenance, Private Entrance, Yard Space
Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Full
Roof: Shingle

Pool Information
Pool Features: In Ground, Pool Cover, Solar Heat, On Lot, Solar Pool Owned, Outdoor Pool
Has Private Pool

Property Information
Living Area: 2599
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1961

Lot Information
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Size Square Feet: 21780
Lot Size Area: 0.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Lot Features: Sloped Down, Regular, Sloped Up, Private, Flag Lot

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air

Location

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,321
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 2470400017

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

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 • 3.1mi

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, 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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Historical weather

Lafayette, CA • 94549

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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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$2.31M – $2.80M

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Home values near 1221 Upper Happy Valley Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1227 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5502 Sq. Ft.	$4,424,412
1248 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4830 Sq. Ft.	$4,139,065

Address	Redfin Estimate
1200 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3002 Sq. Ft.	$2,912,221
1242 Upper Happy Valley Road Unit 1240, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3870 Sq. Ft.	$2,861,703

Address	Redfin Estimate
1205 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2653 Sq. Ft.	$3,137,213
1213 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1726 Sq. Ft.	$1,582,504

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