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$2,495,000

Est. $16,252/mo —

•

2,686

sq ft

1232 Upper Happy Vly, Lafayette, CA 94549

About this home

A truly special Happy Valley estate, cherished by the same family for generations and ready for its next chapter. Tucked behind wrought-iron gates and down a private, tree-lined drive, this one-of-a-kind property offers approximately 1.01 acres of flat, usable land, exceptional privacy, and timeless character. The single-level 3BR/3BA home offers approximately 2,600 sq ft with high ceilings, hardwood floors, expansive windows, formal living and dining rooms, family room, and a functional kitchen with breakfast nook. The beautifully landscaped grounds are the heart of the property, with expansive lawns, mature trees, gardens, multiple outdoor seating areas, and a sparkling gated pool creating an extraordinary setting for entertaining and everyday enjoyment. A three-car carport, additional workshop, and full-size laundry room provide added functionality. This is a property filled with family history and memories—from a granddaughter learning to ride her bike in the driveway to a wedding celebrated in the backyard and countless gatherings with family and friends. Ideally located minutes from downtown Lafayette, BART, and top-rated schools, this rare Happy Valley estate offers an exceptional opportunity to preserve its timeless charm, reimagine the existing home, or create something entirely new. A truly unique property where the next chapter is yours to write.

Single-familyProperty Type

1946Year Built

1.01 acresLot Size

$929Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Brian Rochford •DRE #01470068 • Rochford Real Estate

•Offer Deadline of 09/02/2026 5:00 PM PDT

Listing updated: Aug 26, 2026 at 05:00pm

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41146203

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$16,252 per month

Principal and interest$13,112

Property taxes

$2,599

HOA dues

Home insurance

$541

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Happy Valley Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

Provided by GreatSchools

About Upper Happy

Valley

Upper Happy Valley, located between Happy Valley Road and the Briones Regional Park ridgeline, is a semi-rural and residential Lafayette neighborhood with winding lanes and oak-studded hillsides. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Happy Valley Road corridor near the Upper Happy Valley Road junction, where long driveways, equestrian trailers, and cyclists set a quiet, outdoors-first rhythm. Architecture leans toward ranch homes, custom estates, and tucked-away contemporary builds set back from the road. Trailheads and open-space views shape daily routines more than storefronts. Community touchpoints often orbit Lafayette’s small cultural scene, including Town Hall Theatre and the Lafayette Library and Learning Center. Weekends frequently point toward the Lafayette Reservoir loop and nearby parkland.

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Offer insights

1232 Upper Happy Vly · $2,495,000

Strong offer

$2.66M and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $2.66M+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Family room
Formal dining room
Library
Storage
Workshop
Breakfast nook
Main entry
Laundry facility
Has fireplace (brick, in living room)

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms (including a primary bedroom suite)

Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Primary bathroom with shower over tub
Other bathrooms include stall shower and Jack & Jill configuration

Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook
Tile counters
Dishwasher
Electric range / free-standing range
Disposal
Range/oven free standing

Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry closet

Flooring
Hardwood flooring throughout
Linoleum

Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 1232 Upper Happy Vly

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,258 (+1.8%)

$86,242 + $110,000

$196,242

2024

$4,181 (+2.2%)

$84,551 + $107,844

$192,395

2023

$4,091 (+1.6%)

$82,894 + $105,730

$188,624

2022

$4,026 (+2.9%)

$81,269 + $103,657

$184,926

2021

$3,912 (+1.8%)

$79,676 + $101,625

$181,301

2020

$3,841 (+9.0%)

$78,114 + $99,633

$177,747

2019

$3,525 (+3.4%)

$77,314 + $98,612

$175,926

2018

$3,408 (+1.7%)

$75,799 + $96,679

$172,478

2017

$3,352 (+2.8%)

$72,856 + $92,926

$165,782

2016

$3,261 (+3.0%)

$72,856 + $92,926

$165,782

2015

$3,166 (+1.8%)

$71,428 + $91,104

$162,532

2014

$3,110 (+2.0%)

$68,978 + $87,979

$156,957

2013

$3,049 (+3.2%)

$68,978 + $87,979

$156,957

2012

$2,954 (+2.2%)

$68,667 + $87,582

$156,249

2011

$2,891 (+8.5%)

$67,321 + $85,865

$153,186

2010

$2,666 (+4.4%)

$66,001 + $84,182

$150,183

2009

$2,552 (+4.8%)

$65,508 + $83,553

$149,061

2008

$2,437

$65,664 + $83,752

$149,416

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.01 Acres

Year renovated

1946

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,686

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,686

Year built

1946

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

2461700300

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Jan 30, 2010 • Final

Building/residential/rp/repair

Repair a shower.

Bathroom

Remodel

Jan 30, 2010 • Final

Building - residential re-roof

Install new composition shingles on a residential building.

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.

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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

81/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.7 hrs

5.8 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 1232 Upper Happy Vly

$2,667,734

$173K over list price of $2.50M

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Rental earnings

Est. $7,892 per month, based on comparable rentals

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