Nestled on a tree-lined private lane this nearly one-acre, pancake-flat dream property is a rare find in Happy Valley with enormous potential! The quiet setting, ability to expand and premium lot and location combine to provide endless possibilities for this classic Happy Valley single-story. Features include light-filled dining/living room, sunroom, newer paint, and fresh carpet. The expansive level backyard includes a pool, patios, mature landscape, lawns, pool shed and large side yard. Dream big or move-in and enjoy this delightful property as you make changes over time. Perfectly located minutes from Hwy. 24, BART, Lafayette Reservoir, town and trails. In addition, it is ideally situated close to Happy Valley Elementary School and in the top-rated Lafayette and Acalanes Unified School Districts.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.98 acresLot Size
$1,668Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Dana Green•DRE #01482454• Compass
Bought with Dana Green•DRE #01482454• Pacific Union International
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40841440
Oct 24, 2018
Sold
$2,850,000
$1,517/sq ft
Oct 17, 2018
Pending
—
Oct 5, 2018
Listed
$2,195,000
$1,168/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10244553
Feb 4, 1998
Sold
$854,000
$454/sq ft
Nov 5, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Sep 7, 1997
Listed
$829,000
$441/sq ft
A VANISHING BREED! LEVEL GARDEN ACREAGE IN HAPPY VALLEY WITH POOL/ORCHARD. MASTER SUITE WITH LIBRARY/SITTING ROOM ACCESSIBLE
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27244553
Nov 5, 1997
Sold
$854,000
$454/sq ft
Sep 29, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Sep 7, 1997
Listed
$829,000
$441/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,413 (+1.7%)
$2,870,608 + $441,631
$3,312,239
2024
$36,785 (+1.7%)
$2,814,322 + $432,972
$3,247,294
2023
$36,170 (+3.6%)
$2,759,140 + $424,483
$3,183,623
2022
$34,918 (+3.0%)
$2,705,040 + $416,160
$3,121,200
2021
$33,909 (−0.6%)
$2,102,356 + $893,501
$2,995,857
2020
$34,107 (+1.9%)
$2,061,134 + $875,982
$2,937,116
2019
$33,483 (+128.6%)
$2,040,000 + $867,000
$2,907,000
2018
$14,648 (+6.2%)
$2,000,000 + $850,000
$2,850,000
2017
$13,791 (+1.9%)
$584,721 + $615,952
$1,200,673
2016
$13,538 (+2.8%)
$584,721 + $615,952
$1,200,673
2015
$13,163 (+0.9%)
$573,256 + $603,875
$1,177,131
2014
$13,050 (+14.0%)
$553,586 + $583,154
$1,136,740
2013
$11,446 (+7.4%)
$553,586 + $583,154
$1,136,740
2012
$10,657 (−6.0%)
$486,995 + $513,005
$1,000,000
2011
$11,342 (−7.1%)
$458,262 + $482,738
$941,000
2010
$12,205 (−0.5%)
$486,995 + $513,005
$1,000,000
2009
$12,265 (−0.8%)
$525,729 + $553,808
$1,079,537
2008
$12,368
$526,978 + $555,124
$1,082,102
Tax history for 3788 Happy Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,413 (+1.7%)
$2,870,608 + $441,631
$3,312,239
2024
$36,785 (+1.7%)
$2,814,322 + $432,972
$3,247,294
2023
$36,170 (+3.6%)
$2,759,140 + $424,483
$3,183,623
2022
$34,918 (+3.0%)
$2,705,040 + $416,160
$3,121,200
2021
$33,909 (−0.6%)
$2,102,356 + $893,501
$2,995,857
2020
$34,107 (+1.9%)
$2,061,134 + $875,982
$2,937,116
2019
$33,483 (+128.6%)
$2,040,000 + $867,000
$2,907,000
2018
$14,648 (+6.2%)
$2,000,000 + $850,000
$2,850,000
2017
$13,791 (+1.9%)
$584,721 + $615,952
$1,200,673
2016
$13,538 (+2.8%)
$584,721 + $615,952
$1,200,673
2015
$13,163 (+0.9%)
$573,256 + $603,875
$1,177,131
2014
$13,050 (+14.0%)
$553,586 + $583,154
$1,136,740
2013
$11,446 (+7.4%)
$553,586 + $583,154
$1,136,740
2012
$10,657 (−6.0%)
$486,995 + $513,005
$1,000,000
2011
$11,342 (−7.1%)
$458,262 + $482,738
$941,000
2010
$12,205 (−0.5%)
$486,995 + $513,005
$1,000,000
2009
$12,265 (−0.8%)
$525,729 + $553,808
$1,079,537
2008
$12,368
$526,978 + $555,124
$1,082,102
*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
0.98 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
1,879
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2450200023
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Sep 3, 2014 • Final
Building - residential electrical
Upgrade the electrical service from 100 amps to 200 amps.
Electrical
Mar 31, 2014 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Remove and replace windows in the same size and location.
Remodel
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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2018. This data may not match public records. Learn more.