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Off Market Sep 2020 for $3M

$3,597,497

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $16,876/mo

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3,926

sq ft

3838 Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

About this home

This turnkey residence, never before on the market, offers open, updated living spaces ideal for daily living & large-scale year-round entertaining. The house features spacious rooms, high ceilings, an expansive chef’s kitchen, light-filled dining room, executive office/4th bedroom, & a flexible upstairs bonus room. The nearly half-acre property provides level lawn, patio with outdoor fireplace, sun deck, landscaped rock walls, & terraced gardens with fruit trees. This rare, gated enclave of only 5 homes offers a prestigious setting perfectly paired with a magical neighborhood feel. Tucked off of Happy Valley Road, within steps of Happy Valley Elementary, the central location of this charmer offers a neighborhood path to downtown with Michelin-rated restaurants & an abundance of shopping along with easy access to BART, Hwy. 24/680, top-rated schools, Oakwood Athletic Club, & the Lafayette Reservoir and Rim Trail.

Single-familyProperty Type

1998Year Built

0.42 acresLot Size

$916Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Dana Green •DRE #01482454 • Compass

Bought with Non-member 999999 • Non-member Office

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40919246

Redfin Estimate

$3,597,497

$526K since sold in September 2020$213K since July

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This home's estimate is 31.2% higher than the average sale price ($2.74M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$3,950,000
A
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SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$2,365,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,531 sq ft
1119 Oak Hill Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
SOLD MAR 5, 2026
$2,220,000
C
5 beds3 baths4,093 sq ft
3912 Quail Ridge Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$2,725,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,218 sq ft
3926 S Peardale Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$3,512,500
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,608 sq ft
368 Dalewood Dr, Orinda, CA 94563
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,675,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,939 sq ft
50 E Altarinda Dr, Orinda, CA 94563

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Market trends in 94549, CA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.9%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$452 MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 3838 Happy Valley Rd

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40919246

Sep 2, 2020

Sold

$3,071,250

$782/sq ft

Sep 2, 2020

Listed

$3,150,000

$802/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 26, 2020

Sold

$3,071,500

$782/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40893477

Mar 15, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Mar 10, 2020

Price Changed

Jan 27, 2020

Listed

Public Records

Sep 10, 2014

Sold

$2,587,000

$659/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 14, 1996

Sold

$250,000

$64/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 1, 1978

Sold

$124,000

$32/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$38,224 (+1.7%)

$2,428,977 + $961,873

$3,390,850

2024

$37,583 (+1.7%)

$2,381,350 + $943,013

$3,324,363

2023

$36,955 (+1.5%)

$2,334,657 + $924,523

$3,259,180

2022

$36,395 (+3.0%)

$2,288,880 + $906,396

$3,195,276

2021

$35,342 (+6.1%)

$2,244,000 + $888,624

$3,132,624

2020

$33,295 (+1.9%)

$2,200,000 + $871,200

$3,071,200

2019

$32,678 (+3.7%)

$1,648,406 + $1,194,544

$2,842,950

2018

$31,520 (+1.7%)

$1,616,085 + $1,171,122

$2,787,207

2017

$30,978 (+1.8%)

$1,553,332 + $1,125,647

$2,678,979

2016

$30,439 (+2.7%)

$1,553,332 + $1,125,647

$2,678,979

2015

$29,625 (+200.3%)

$1,522,875 + $1,103,576

$2,626,451

2014

$9,864 (+1.3%)

$332,016 + $442,970

$774,986

2013

$9,739 (+3.1%)

$332,016 + $442,970

$774,986

2012

$9,444 (+1.6%)

$330,516 + $440,969

$771,485

2011

$9,294 (+2.9%)

$324,036 + $432,323

$756,359

2010

$9,029 (+0.9%)

$317,683 + $423,847

$741,530

2009

$8,949 (+1.7%)

$315,309 + $420,680

$735,989

2008

$8,796

$316,059 + $421,680

$737,739

Tax history for 3838 Happy Valley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$38,224 (+1.7%)

$2,428,977 + $961,873

$3,390,850

2024

$37,583 (+1.7%)

$2,381,350 + $943,013

$3,324,363

2023

$36,955 (+1.5%)

$2,334,657 + $924,523

$3,259,180

2022

$36,395 (+3.0%)

$2,288,880 + $906,396

$3,195,276

2021

$35,342 (+6.1%)

$2,244,000 + $888,624

$3,132,624

2020

$33,295 (+1.9%)

$2,200,000 + $871,200

$3,071,200

2019

$32,678 (+3.7%)

$1,648,406 + $1,194,544

$2,842,950

2018

$31,520 (+1.7%)

$1,616,085 + $1,171,122

$2,787,207

2017

$30,978 (+1.8%)

$1,553,332 + $1,125,647

$2,678,979

2016

$30,439 (+2.7%)

$1,553,332 + $1,125,647

$2,678,979

2015

$29,625 (+200.3%)

$1,522,875 + $1,103,576

$2,626,451

2014

$9,864 (+1.3%)

$332,016 + $442,970

$774,986

2013

$9,739 (+3.1%)

$332,016 + $442,970

$774,986

2012

$9,444 (+1.6%)

$330,516 + $440,969

$771,485

2011

$9,294 (+2.9%)

$324,036 + $432,323

$756,359

2010

$9,029 (+0.9%)

$317,683 + $423,847

$741,530

2009

$8,949 (+1.7%)

$315,309 + $420,680

$735,989

2008

$8,796

$316,059 + $421,680

$737,739

*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

0.42 Acres

Year renovated

1998

Sq. Ft.

3,065

Year built

1998

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Contra Costa County

APN

2461000040

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.

Dec 6, 2012 • Final

Building/residential/al/alteration

Remove and replace all windows throughout the entire house. The new windows will be the same size and installed in the same locations.

Remodel

Jan 30, 2010 • Final

Building - residential electrical

Install temporary electrical service for a pool pump.

Electrical

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Property details

Parking

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

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Upper Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 3
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Breakfast Nook,Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Island,Microwave,Oven Built-in,Pantry,Refrigerator,Self-Cleaning Oven,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 9
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
Basement: Crawl Space

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Shingles
Building Area Total: 3,926

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 3926
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1998

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 18295
Lot Size Area: 0.42
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.42
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Premium Lot

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned
Cooling: Zoned

Location

School Information
High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,065
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 2461000040

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Happy Valley Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

8/10

M. H. Stanley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

8/10

Acalanes High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi

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

1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 95° 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

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

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Historical weather

Lafayette, CA • 94549

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 11.5 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$3.42M – $4.14M

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Home values near 3838 Happy Valley Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3862 Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3832 Sq. Ft.	$3,381,227
3820 Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 6 Beds \| - Baths \| 9281 Sq. Ft.	$9,651,094

Address	Redfin Estimate
3830 Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3718 Sq. Ft.	$3,917,175
3814 Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3399 Sq. Ft.	$3,021,921

Address	Redfin Estimate
3848 Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3940 Sq. Ft.	$4,298,174
3834 Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1299 Sq. Ft.	$1,787,556

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