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Off Market Aug 2020 for $2.3M

$2,944,470

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $12,062/mo

•

3,713

sq ft

1225 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

About this home

Escape from it all in this oasis of serenity and natural beauty in this Upper Happy Valley estate, a beautiful two-story home on 2.5 acres boasting panoramic views of the surrounding hills and Lafayette Reservoir. The spacious 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and den home is perched high on the hillside at the end of a long, private driveway, ensuring peace and privacy. Located in the highly desirable Upper Happy Valley neighborhood, just minutes from 12 years of award-winning Lafayette schools; unbeatable dining, shopping, and entertainment options in downtown Lafayette; freeway access; and both the Lafayette and Orinda BART stations. An enchanting entrance welcomes you to this gorgeous home, with mature Japanese maple trees, lush landscaping, wood-planked deck leading over a trickling stream, and a skylight-covered courtyard at the French-door entry. With a wraparound balcony and glass walls, this house is designed to maximize its most significant asset: breathtaking, nearly 360-degree views!

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

2.54 acresLot Size

$793Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Alex Villasenor •DRE #01258438 • Compass

Bought with Aaron Colen •DRE #02023563 • Bedrock

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40906422

Redfin Estimate

$2,944,470

$589K since sold in August 2020$2,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 3.2% lower than the average sale price ($3.04M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 5, 2026
$2,575,000
A
4 beds4 baths4,180 sq ft
4500 Canyon Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$3,475,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths3,900 sq ft
1059 Lizann Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$2,900,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,620 sq ft
41 Kellie Ann Ct, Orinda, CA 94563
SOLD MAR 30, 2026
$3,400,000
D
4 beds4 baths3,463 sq ft
147 Amber Valley Dr, Orinda, CA 94563
SOLD DEC 29, 2025
$2,700,000
E
4 beds4 baths4,150 sq ft
3938 Los Arabis Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549
SOLD OCT 10, 2025
$3,200,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,917 sq ft
1275 Panorama Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549

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Market trends in 94549, CA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.9%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$452 MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

15 MoM

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Great views off the back of the home. They have done some major work on the outside bringing it up to date. Nice small pond and waterfall near the entrance of the home. Detached two car garage and ample parking area. Hill is steep leading up to...
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 1225 Upper Happy Valley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$29,835 (+1.7%)

$1,656,120 + $943,987

$2,600,107

2024

$29,333 (+1.7%)

$1,623,648 + $925,478

$2,549,126

2023

$28,838 (+1.5%)

$1,591,812 + $907,332

$2,499,144

2022

$28,401 (+3.0%)

$1,560,600 + $889,542

$2,450,142

2021

$27,581 (+167.4%)

$1,530,000 + $872,100

$2,402,100

2020

$10,316 (+3.9%)

$1,500,000 + $855,000

$2,355,000

2019

$9,933 (+3.7%)

$355,327 + $467,011

$822,338

2018

$9,582 (+2.0%)

$348,360 + $457,854

$806,214

2017

$9,395 (+1.9%)

$334,834 + $440,076

$774,910

2016

$9,217 (+2.8%)

$334,834 + $440,076

$774,910

2015

$8,964 (+0.9%)

$328,269 + $431,448

$759,717

2014

$8,880 (+1.2%)

$317,006 + $416,644

$733,650

2013

$8,771 (+3.2%)

$317,006 + $416,644

$733,650

2012

$8,500 (+1.6%)

$315,574 + $414,761

$730,335

2011

$8,365 (+0.9%)

$309,387 + $406,629

$716,016

2010

$8,289 (+0.9%)

$303,321 + $398,656

$701,977

2009

$8,216 (+1.7%)

$301,055 + $395,677

$696,732

2008

$8,080

$301,771 + $396,617

$698,388

Tax history for 1225 Upper Happy Valley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$29,835 (+1.7%)

$1,656,120 + $943,987

$2,600,107

2024

$29,333 (+1.7%)

$1,623,648 + $925,478

$2,549,126

2023

$28,838 (+1.5%)

$1,591,812 + $907,332

$2,499,144

2022

$28,401 (+3.0%)

$1,560,600 + $889,542

$2,450,142

2021

$27,581 (+167.4%)

$1,530,000 + $872,100

$2,402,100

2020

$10,316 (+3.9%)

$1,500,000 + $855,000

$2,355,000

2019

$9,933 (+3.7%)

$355,327 + $467,011

$822,338

2018

$9,582 (+2.0%)

$348,360 + $457,854

$806,214

2017

$9,395 (+1.9%)

$334,834 + $440,076

$774,910

2016

$9,217 (+2.8%)

$334,834 + $440,076

$774,910

2015

$8,964 (+0.9%)

$328,269 + $431,448

$759,717

2014

$8,880 (+1.2%)

$317,006 + $416,644

$733,650

2013

$8,771 (+3.2%)

$317,006 + $416,644

$733,650

2012

$8,500 (+1.6%)

$315,574 + $414,761

$730,335

2011

$8,365 (+0.9%)

$309,387 + $406,629

$716,016

2010

$8,289 (+0.9%)

$303,321 + $398,656

$701,977

2009

$8,216 (+1.7%)

$301,055 + $395,677

$696,732

2008

$8,080

$301,771 + $396,617

$698,388

*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

2.54 Acres

Year renovated

1990

Sq. Ft.

3,713

Year built

1978

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

2470400249

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Nov 12, 2025 • Active

Building - residential plumbing

Replace the main service water line from the home to the city connection. This work is limited to the area within two feet of the building perimeter.

Plumbing

May 24, 2019 • Final

Building - residential re-roof

Remove and replace the roof on a detached garage with a new roofing system.

Roofing

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
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 4
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths

Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Library, Rec/Rumpus Room, Unfinished Room, Utility Room, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer
Upper Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, Primary Bedrm Suites - 2, Laundry Facility
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Fireplaces Total: 3
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet

Room Information
Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet,Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Nook,Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Double Oven,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Ice Maker Hookup,Microwave,Oven Built-in,Pantry,Refrigerator,Self-Cleaning Oven,Trash Compactor,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 11
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Recreation Room
Basement: Crawl Space, Partial

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Composition Shingles, Stucco, Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 3,713
Foundation Details: Raised

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Side, Terraced Down, Terraced Up
Roof: Shingle

Pool Information
Pool Features: Possible Pool Site

Property Information
Living Area: 3713
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1978

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 110642
Lot Size Area: 2.54
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.54
Lot Features: Sloped Down, Irregular Lot, Level, Premium Lot, Regular, Secluded, Sloped Up

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,713
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 2470400249

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Happy Valley Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

M. H. Stanley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi

8/10

Acalanes High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

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

4/10 Fire Factor

0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 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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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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Estimated sale price

$2.80M – $3.39M

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Home values near 1225 Upper Happy Valley Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1207 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3586 Sq. Ft.	$3,047,134
1211 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5000 Sq. Ft.	$4,220,457

Address	Redfin Estimate
1223 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3865 Sq. Ft.	$4,688,017
1223 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3865 Sq. Ft.	$4,890,011

Address	Redfin Estimate
1219 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3247 Sq. Ft.	$2,949,495
3955 Canyon Rd, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3144 Sq. Ft.	$2,763,055

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