Prime Happy Valley Location~ Rarely available one acre flat parcel with all utilities to site; build your dream estate or further remodel and add-on to existing home; surrounded by high-end estates; Single level, traditional style, gated home with garage courtyard; separate guest quarters; high ceilings in some rooms; new & refinished hardwood flooring; French Doors; custom mill work; Chef's kitchen w/island, 3 fireplaces; pool/spa; partial basement/mechanical room; fully fenced, Note: 3514 sf includes separate guest quarters adjacent to garage; Additionally, basement area in main house is approx. 245 sq. ft. of additional space. Interior and exterior of home was recently painted; hardwood flooring was recently added and refinished in some areas; primary and hall bathrooms were recently remodeled, guest quarters, bathroom, and adjacent laundry/utility room were recently updated; light and plumbing fixtures were recently replaced; new lawn and plants have been installed throughout yard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$1,278Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Glenn Beaubelle•DRE #00678426• Compass
Bought with Fritz Hochfellner•DRE #00869381• Compass
Beautiful and stylish very private home on a highly sought-after location on a rarely available large lot. Original hardwood floors throughout the home.
The bedrooms are in a separate split level wing with 2 steps up. The main bedroom has a large...
sitting room/private office, with fireplace and backyard access, and an ensuite marble master bathroom.
The home is set back from the road, it is gated with a large front yard, and trees for extra privacy. Big backyard with mature trees.
5 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Hajni Cheek
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1265 Upper Happy Valley Rd
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40969378
Nov 3, 2021
Sold
$4,100,000
$1,167/sq ft
Oct 8, 2021
Pending
—
Oct 1, 2021
Listed
$3,695,000
$1,052/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40941770
Apr 18, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Apr 5, 2021
Relisted
—
Mar 22, 2021
Pending
—
Mar 18, 2021
Listed
*
Public Records
Sep 15, 2015
Sold
$2,850,000
$811/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1983
Sold
$615,000
$175/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$49,391 (+1.7%)
$3,572,025 + $1,125,945
$4,697,970
2024
$48,563 (+1.7%)
$3,501,986 + $848,966
$4,350,952
2023
$47,759 (+1.5%)
$3,433,320 + $832,320
$4,265,640
2022
$47,037 (+31.2%)
$3,366,000 + $816,000
$4,182,000
2021
$35,863 (−0.6%)
$3,300,000 + $800,000
$4,100,000
2020
$36,079 (+1.8%)
$2,187,291 + $929,597
$3,116,888
2019
$35,435 (+3.7%)
$2,164,864 + $920,066
$3,084,930
2018
$34,181 (+1.7%)
$2,122,416 + $902,026
$3,024,442
2017
$33,596 (+1.8%)
$2,040,000 + $867,000
$2,907,000
2016
$33,016 (+146.9%)
$2,040,000 + $867,000
$2,907,000
2015
$13,370 (+0.9%)
$2,000,000 + $850,000
$2,850,000
2014
$13,249 (+1.2%)
$422,531 + $655,401
$1,077,932
2013
$13,093 (+3.1%)
$422,531 + $655,401
$1,077,932
2012
$12,700 (+1.6%)
$420,622 + $652,439
$1,073,061
2011
$12,506 (+2.3%)
$412,375 + $639,647
$1,052,022
2010
$12,223 (+0.5%)
$404,290 + $627,105
$1,031,395
2009
$12,158 (+1.7%)
$401,269 + $622,419
$1,023,688
2008
$11,950
$402,223 + $623,898
$1,026,121
Tax history for 1265 Upper Happy Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$49,391 (+1.7%)
$3,572,025 + $1,125,945
$4,697,970
2024
$48,563 (+1.7%)
$3,501,986 + $848,966
$4,350,952
2023
$47,759 (+1.5%)
$3,433,320 + $832,320
$4,265,640
2022
$47,037 (+31.2%)
$3,366,000 + $816,000
$4,182,000
2021
$35,863 (−0.6%)
$3,300,000 + $800,000
$4,100,000
2020
$36,079 (+1.8%)
$2,187,291 + $929,597
$3,116,888
2019
$35,435 (+3.7%)
$2,164,864 + $920,066
$3,084,930
2018
$34,181 (+1.7%)
$2,122,416 + $902,026
$3,024,442
2017
$33,596 (+1.8%)
$2,040,000 + $867,000
$2,907,000
2016
$33,016 (+146.9%)
$2,040,000 + $867,000
$2,907,000
2015
$13,370 (+0.9%)
$2,000,000 + $850,000
$2,850,000
2014
$13,249 (+1.2%)
$422,531 + $655,401
$1,077,932
2013
$13,093 (+3.1%)
$422,531 + $655,401
$1,077,932
2012
$12,700 (+1.6%)
$420,622 + $652,439
$1,073,061
2011
$12,506 (+2.3%)
$412,375 + $639,647
$1,052,022
2010
$12,223 (+0.5%)
$404,290 + $627,105
$1,031,395
2009
$12,158 (+1.7%)
$401,269 + $622,419
$1,023,688
2008
$11,950
$402,223 + $623,898
$1,026,121
*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
5
Baths
5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
2015
Sq. Ft.
4,653
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2470310067
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Mar 25, 2024 • Final
Building/grading/g/grading supervised
Construct the foundation for an addition within an existing pool shell. Use drilling spoils as fill material between the pool shell and the foundation as approved by an engineer.
Addition
Grading
Mar 21, 2024 • Final
Building/grading/gs/grading-subd-supervised
Backfill a pool with lightweight material per a geotechnical engineer's recommendation. Perform demolition for new accessory dwelling unit construction.
ADU
Demolition
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.
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Bidet, Stall Shower, Tub
Interior Features
Interior Features: Den, Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Library, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only
Street Level Features: 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2021. This data may not match public records. Learn more.