Google street view image for 1281 Summit Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

Off market apr 2023 for $3.5M

$3,326,872

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $23,857/mo

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3,531

sq ft

1281 Summit Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

About this home

Featuring extensive renovations and views of the emerald hillsides, this stunning home blends transitional design with modern amenities. Its versatile, split-level floor plan features a full downstairs suite with a private entrance, bedroom, bathroom, and large living space - perfect as an in-law suite, au pair unit or office. The living room boasts vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and skylights. An additional family room with a fireplace is located on the lower level. The light-filled primary suite welcomes you with high ceilings and expansive windows, along with an updated bathroom with high-end finishes. The open kitchen is equipped with state-of-the-art appliances, including a 42'' built-in refrigerator, two Bosch dishwashers, Bertazzoni gas range, separate drink fridge, island, and a pantry. The kitchen flows into the dining area, and also features a pass-through window that flips up over the sink to a covered outdoor entertaining area with bar seating, built-in BBQ, and outdoor TV. The spacious yard includes level lawn play areas, a custom Rhino Court sport court, and room for a possible ADU. Conveniently located near Hwy 24 and BART, the property is close to open space, Briones Regional Park, Springbrook Swim Club as well as top-rated Springhill Elementary & Acalanes HS.

Single-familyProperty Type

1976Year Built

0.64 acresLot Size

$942Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by • Compass

•925-444-4300 (broker)

Bought with • Compass

•650-323-1111 (broker)

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•Source:San Francisco MLS #41021470

Redfin Estimate

$3,326,872

$223K since sold in April 2023$92K since October

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This home's estimate is 46.2% higher than the average sale price ($2.28M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 21, 2026
$2,775,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths4,076 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$1,733,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,328 sq ft
130 Hillcroft Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,650,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,929 sq ft
822 Regency Ct, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
SOLD MAR 9, 2026
$2,795,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths3,565 sq ft
1324A Martino Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$2,525,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths4,244 sq ft
3265 Greenhills Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$2,175,000
F
5 beds3 baths3,045 sq ft
1009 Regio Ct, Lafayette, CA 94549

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Market trends in 94549, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

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Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.4%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$151K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

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This home is big, bright and practically brand new! It is gorgeous in a quiet neighborhood. Basketball court out back as well as plenty of flat grass area.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Jordan Selby
Redfin Premier agent
This feels like a brand new home, the pre-existing covered carport has been converted into brilliant livable space with the downstairs family room and en suite bedroom. High-quality materials throughout, the home is actually a trilevel with...
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Kelley Krock
Redfin Premier agent

Sale history for 1281 Summit Rd

Date

Event

Price

San Francisco MLS #41021470

Apr 19, 2023

Sold

$3,550,000

$1,005/sq ft

Mar 16, 2023

Listed

$3,495,000

$990/sq ft

San Francisco MLS #40991873

Jun 1, 2022

Sold

$3,800,000

$1,076/sq ft

May 5, 2022

Listed

$3,495,000

$990/sq ft

French Country Style with Modern Appeal - Meticulously remodeled five-bedroom, three and one half bathroom home with the perfect blend of old-world french country charm and all new modern amenities. Versatile floor plan with full in-law potential (bed and bath, large living space with multiple closets with private entrance). Formal living room with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and multiple skylights. Do not miss the additional family room with fireplace - perfect for a playroom or media room. Open kitchen with 42'' built-in refrigerator, two Bosch dishwashers, Burtazzoni 48'' gas range, separate drink fridge, built-in microwave, inset custom cabinets, oversized island and pantry. Kitchen flows into dining area and formal living room. Full light glass pass-through window that flips up over the kitchen sink and opens out to covered outdoor entertaining area, with built-in BBQ, TV wall and bar seating. Flat grassy play areas and custom Rhino Court sport court. Lafayette Schools.

Public Records

Apr 30, 2019

Sold

$2,575,000

$729/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 29, 2018

Sold

$1,675,000

$474/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$43,288 (+2.4%)

$2,440,778 + $1,326,510

$3,767,288

2025

$42,254 (+1.7%)

$2,440,778 + $1,326,510

$3,767,288

2024

$41,546 (−6.5%)

$2,392,920 + $1,300,500

$3,693,420

2023

$44,416 (+39.9%)

$2,346,000 + $1,275,000

$3,621,000

2022

$31,745 (+3.0%)

$3,060,000 + $816,000

$3,876,000

2021

$30,828 (−0.5%)

$1,639,837 + $1,066,945

$2,706,782

2020

$30,999 (+41.6%)

$1,607,684 + $1,046,025

$2,653,709

2019

$21,886 (+170.9%)

$1,591,200 + $1,035,300

$2,626,500

2018

$8,079 (+1.7%)

$769,080 + $1,044,420

$1,813,500

2017

$7,941 (+2.1%)

$126,826 + $461,939

$588,765

2016

$7,775 (+2.8%)

$126,826 + $461,939

$588,765

2015

$7,560 (+1.1%)

$124,340 + $452,882

$577,222

2014

$7,475 (+1.4%)

$120,074 + $437,342

$557,416

2013

$7,373 (+3.1%)

$120,074 + $437,342

$557,416

2012

$7,148 (+1.7%)

$119,532 + $435,366

$554,898

2011

$7,029 (+3.7%)

$117,189 + $426,830

$544,019

2010

$6,778 (+1.4%)

$114,892 + $418,461

$533,353

2009

$6,686 (+1.7%)

$114,034 + $415,334

$529,368

2008

$6,573

$114,305 + $416,321

$530,626

Tax history for 1281 Summit Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$43,288 (+2.4%)

$2,440,778 + $1,326,510

$3,767,288

2025

$42,254 (+1.7%)

$2,440,778 + $1,326,510

$3,767,288

2024

$41,546 (−6.5%)

$2,392,920 + $1,300,500

$3,693,420

2023

$44,416 (+39.9%)

$2,346,000 + $1,275,000

$3,621,000

2022

$31,745 (+3.0%)

$3,060,000 + $816,000

$3,876,000

2021

$30,828 (−0.5%)

$1,639,837 + $1,066,945

$2,706,782

2020

$30,999 (+41.6%)

$1,607,684 + $1,046,025

$2,653,709

2019

$21,886 (+170.9%)

$1,591,200 + $1,035,300

$2,626,500

2018

$8,079 (+1.7%)

$769,080 + $1,044,420

$1,813,500

2017

$7,941 (+2.1%)

$126,826 + $461,939

$588,765

2016

$7,775 (+2.8%)

$126,826 + $461,939

$588,765

2015

$7,560 (+1.1%)

$124,340 + $452,882

$577,222

2014

$7,475 (+1.4%)

$120,074 + $437,342

$557,416

2013

$7,373 (+3.1%)

$120,074 + $437,342

$557,416

2012

$7,148 (+1.7%)

$119,532 + $435,366

$554,898

2011

$7,029 (+3.7%)

$117,189 + $426,830

$544,019

2010

$6,778 (+1.4%)

$114,892 + $418,461

$533,353

2009

$6,686 (+1.7%)

$114,034 + $415,334

$529,368

2008

$6,573

$114,305 + $416,321

$530,626

*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

0.64 Acres

Year renovated

2010

Sq. Ft.

3,438

Year built

1976

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

1750400192

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.

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Property details

Parking

Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage

Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
# of Covered Spaces: 2

Interior

Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 5

Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 4
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Interior Features
Laundry Features: Inside Room
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace(s)
# of Fireplaces Total: 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Dryer, Washer

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dog Run
Entry Level: 0
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Window Features: Window Coverings, Skylight(s)

Building Information
Living Area: 3531
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Building Area Total: 3531
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Appraiser
Levels: Multi/Split
Construction Materials: Stucco
Architectural Style: Contemporary
Year Built: 1976
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Foundation Details: Other

Mobile Home Information
Mobile Dim Units: Feet

Property Type
Property Type: Residential
Property SubType: Single Family Residence

Property Information
Property Condition: Original

Lot Information
Lot Features: Garden, Manual Sprinkler Front, Manual Sprinkler Rear, Other
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 27878.4
Lot Size Acres: 0.64
Lot Size Area: 27878.4
Lot Size Units: SqFt
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Elevation: 0
Elevation Units: Feet
Zoning Description: Other

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: 0

School Information
Elementary School District: Contra Costa
Middle Or Junior School District: Contra Costa
High School District: Contra Costa

Community Information
Subdivision Name: Reliez Valley

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,438
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 1750400192

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Springhill Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

M. H. Stanley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

8/10

Acalanes High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

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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

2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° 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

15 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1311 Summit Road, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3278 Sq. Ft.	$2,623,001
1248 Summit Road, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3188 Sq. Ft.	$2,302,766
1253 Summit Road, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3105 Sq. Ft.	$1,879,866
1275 Summit Road, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2249 Sq. Ft.	$2,029,808
3200 Quandt Road, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3442 Sq. Ft.	$3,530,170
3208 Ronino Way, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2838 Sq. Ft.	$2,137,087
3207 Ronino Way, Lafayette, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3380 Sq. Ft.	$2,639,565

Address	Redfin Estimate
1303 Summit Road, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3723 Sq. Ft.	$2,564,255
1280 Summit Road, Lafayette, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2939 Sq. Ft.	$2,661,930
1271 Summit Road, Lafayette, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2494 Sq. Ft.	$1,833,493
1306 Summit Road, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3547 Sq. Ft.	$2,376,210
1207 Woodborough Road, Lafayette, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2934 Sq. Ft.	$2,016,535
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1269 Summit Road, Lafayette, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2262 Sq. Ft.	$1,613,826
1291 Summit Road, Lafayette, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3532 Sq. Ft.	$2,302,419
1250 Summit Road, Lafayette, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3525 Sq. Ft.	$2,577,893
3216 Ronino Way, Lafayette, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3463 Sq. Ft.	$2,368,971
3203 Ronino Way, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3046 Sq. Ft.	$2,002,124
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