Charming original owner 1948 farmhouse on prime 1.5 acre site in heart of Happy Valley. Level lawn, private patio & pathways to enjoy gorgeous views meandering up rear slope. Direct access to open space & Briones parkland. Potential vineyard or horse property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
1.4 acresLot Size
$1,247Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Linda S Friedman•DRE #00521002• Village Associates Real Estate
Bought with Patricia Battersby•DRE #854469• Village Associates Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40574704
Dec 27, 2012
Sold
$1,200,000
$437/sq ft
Oct 12, 2012
Pending
—
Sep 17, 2012
Price Changed
$1,295,000
$472/sq ft
Jul 13, 2012
Price Changed
$1,495,000
$545/sq ft
May 18, 2012
Listed
$1,750,000
$638/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 31, 1985
Sold
$75,000
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$38,878 (+1.7%)
$1,444,458 + $2,005,547
$3,450,005
2024
$38,226 (+1.7%)
$1,416,136 + $1,966,223
$3,382,359
2023
$37,588 (+1.5%)
$1,388,369 + $1,927,670
$3,316,039
2022
$37,019 (+3.0%)
$1,361,147 + $1,889,873
$3,251,020
2021
$35,949 (−0.6%)
$1,334,458 + $1,852,817
$3,187,275
2020
$36,165 (+1.8%)
$1,308,293 + $1,816,488
$3,124,781
2019
$35,521 (+3.7%)
$1,294,879 + $1,797,863
$3,092,742
2018
$34,264 (+1.7%)
$1,269,490 + $1,762,611
$3,032,101
2017
$33,677 (+1.8%)
$1,220,196 + $1,694,167
$2,914,363
2016
$33,096 (+2.7%)
$1,220,196 + $1,694,167
$2,914,363
2015
$32,214 (+47.3%)
$1,196,271 + $1,660,949
$2,857,220
2014
$21,875 (+1,217.5%)
$1,155,221 + $220,000
$1,375,221
2013
$1,660 (+7.4%)
$1,155,221 + $220,000
$1,375,221
2012
$1,546 (+1.1%)
$67,172 + $48,756
$115,928
2011
$1,529 (+0.5%)
$65,855 + $47,800
$113,655
2010
$1,522 (+7.5%)
$64,564 + $46,863
$111,427
2009
$1,416 (+1.6%)
$64,082 + $46,513
$110,595
2008
$1,394
$64,235 + $46,624
$110,859
Tax history for 3898 Happy Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$38,878 (+1.7%)
$1,444,458 + $2,005,547
$3,450,005
2024
$38,226 (+1.7%)
$1,416,136 + $1,966,223
$3,382,359
2023
$37,588 (+1.5%)
$1,388,369 + $1,927,670
$3,316,039
2022
$37,019 (+3.0%)
$1,361,147 + $1,889,873
$3,251,020
2021
$35,949 (−0.6%)
$1,334,458 + $1,852,817
$3,187,275
2020
$36,165 (+1.8%)
$1,308,293 + $1,816,488
$3,124,781
2019
$35,521 (+3.7%)
$1,294,879 + $1,797,863
$3,092,742
2018
$34,264 (+1.7%)
$1,269,490 + $1,762,611
$3,032,101
2017
$33,677 (+1.8%)
$1,220,196 + $1,694,167
$2,914,363
2016
$33,096 (+2.7%)
$1,220,196 + $1,694,167
$2,914,363
2015
$32,214 (+47.3%)
$1,196,271 + $1,660,949
$2,857,220
2014
$21,875 (+1,217.5%)
$1,155,221 + $220,000
$1,375,221
2013
$1,660 (+7.4%)
$1,155,221 + $220,000
$1,375,221
2012
$1,546 (+1.1%)
$67,172 + $48,756
$115,928
2011
$1,529 (+0.5%)
$65,855 + $47,800
$113,655
2010
$1,522 (+7.5%)
$64,564 + $46,863
$111,427
2009
$1,416 (+1.6%)
$64,082 + $46,513
$110,595
2008
$1,394
$64,235 + $46,624
$110,859
*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
6
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.5 Acres
Year renovated
2014
Sq. Ft.
4,675
Year built
2014
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2460500321
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Dec 12, 2019 • Final
Building - residential solar photovoltaic
Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic system. A revision was made to remove the alternating current disconnect.
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Solar
Aug 14, 2019 • Final
Building - residential solar photovoltaic
Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic solar system.
Electrical
Solar
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile
Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen/Family Combo, Tile Counters
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
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