Truly one of a kind cottage being sold by the family. Beautiful creek side setting. Spacious decks and level lawn for play and entertaining. Open floor plan, hardwood floors, updated baths & kitchen and inviting brick fireplace with raised hearth. Walk to Happy Valley School and town.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$952Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Susan Zeh Layng•DRE #00970956• Village Associates Real Estate
Bought with Jane Anderson•DRE #01886514• The GRUBB Company
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40590456
Oct 29, 2012
Sold
$996,000
$505/sq ft
Oct 5, 2012
Pending
—
Sep 24, 2012
Listed
$899,000
$456/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,032 (+1.7%)
$1,041,891 + $270,421
$1,312,312
2024
$15,758 (+1.8%)
$1,021,462 + $265,119
$1,286,581
2023
$15,480 (+1.6%)
$1,001,434 + $259,921
$1,261,355
2022
$15,241 (+3.0%)
$981,799 + $254,825
$1,236,624
2021
$14,800 (−0.2%)
$962,549 + $249,829
$1,212,378
2020
$14,827 (+3.0%)
$943,676 + $244,931
$1,188,607
2019
$14,397 (+3.6%)
$934,000 + $242,420
$1,176,420
2018
$13,890 (+1.7%)
$915,687 + $237,667
$1,153,354
2017
$13,652 (+1.9%)
$880,131 + $228,439
$1,108,570
2016
$13,393 (−2.0%)
$880,131 + $228,439
$1,108,570
2015
$13,666 (+530.4%)
$862,874 + $223,960
$1,086,834
2014
$2,168 (+2.4%)
$43,978 + $30,304
$74,282
2013
$2,116 (+3.4%)
$43,978 + $30,304
$74,282
2012
$2,048 (+2.5%)
$43,780 + $30,168
$73,948
2011
$1,997 (+12.4%)
$42,922 + $29,577
$72,499
2010
$1,776 (+7.1%)
$42,081 + $28,998
$71,079
2009
$1,659 (+1.4%)
$41,767 + $28,782
$70,549
2008
$1,636
$41,867 + $28,851
$70,718
Tax history for 3773 Happy Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,032 (+1.7%)
$1,041,891 + $270,421
$1,312,312
2024
$15,758 (+1.8%)
$1,021,462 + $265,119
$1,286,581
2023
$15,480 (+1.6%)
$1,001,434 + $259,921
$1,261,355
2022
$15,241 (+3.0%)
$981,799 + $254,825
$1,236,624
2021
$14,800 (−0.2%)
$962,549 + $249,829
$1,212,378
2020
$14,827 (+3.0%)
$943,676 + $244,931
$1,188,607
2019
$14,397 (+3.6%)
$934,000 + $242,420
$1,176,420
2018
$13,890 (+1.7%)
$915,687 + $237,667
$1,153,354
2017
$13,652 (+1.9%)
$880,131 + $228,439
$1,108,570
2016
$13,393 (−2.0%)
$880,131 + $228,439
$1,108,570
2015
$13,666 (+530.4%)
$862,874 + $223,960
$1,086,834
2014
$2,168 (+2.4%)
$43,978 + $30,304
$74,282
2013
$2,116 (+3.4%)
$43,978 + $30,304
$74,282
2012
$2,048 (+2.5%)
$43,780 + $30,168
$73,948
2011
$1,997 (+12.4%)
$42,922 + $29,577
$72,499
2010
$1,776 (+7.1%)
$42,081 + $28,998
$71,079
2009
$1,659 (+1.4%)
$41,767 + $28,782
$70,549
2008
$1,636
$41,867 + $28,851
$70,718
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
1965
Sq. Ft.
1,971
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2440240022
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Oct 7, 2021 • Final
Building - residential solar photovoltaic
Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic system with battery storage and upgrade the main electrical service panel.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Aug 5, 2014 • Final
Building/residential/p/pool
Install a new gunite swimming pool and spa.
Pool and hot tub
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
Has Carport
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Split Bath, Tub
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Dining Area, Family Room, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2012. This data may not match public records. Learn more.