Homes on Happy Valley Road all are highly prized, but several things make this exceptional estate stand above others. First, it not only is removed from street traffic and noise, down a tree-shaded lane; it is wholly invisible from Happy Valley Road. One lives in tranquility and solitude. Second, it is immense: a 3.6-acre lot, with 13,737 sq. ft. of living space in the main dwelling under soaring ceilings, 6 bedrooms, 6 en-suite bathrooms, and 3 half-baths. Third, the estate offers an exceptional venue for outdoor entertaining: a pavilion with elite appliances, ample bar seating and counter space, and 2 televisions. Fourth, the pavilion adjoins a charming brick-lined casita for guests, fully appointed with a complete kitchen, living room, kitchen, full bath and dining nook. Finally, the pastoral grounds provide tranquility on every side: mature trees, grassy play areas, and one’s choice of outdoor seating areas in both shade and sun. Parking for residents and guests is easy: 2 garages house 4 cars, and the parking court accommodates more. This estate, though just 3-4 minutes to Lafayette’s shopping, restaurants and amenities, is a distinctive and rare retreat from the bustle and cares of the outside world.
Single-familyProperty Type
1991Year Built
3.6 acresLot Size
$670Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Ann Newton Cane•DRE #02084093• Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41096415
Jun 6, 2025
Sold
$6,950,000
$506/sq ft
May 9, 2025
Pending
—
May 7, 2025
Listed
$6,950,000
$506/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41073901
Dec 9, 2024
Listing Removed
—
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40781554
Jan 1, 2018
Listing Removed
—
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #11140259
Jan 17, 2003
Sold
$1
$0/sq ft
Sep 20, 2002
Listing Removed
—
May 20, 2002
Listed
$8,500,000
$619/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$97,374 (−8.1%)
$3,060,000 + $4,029,000
$7,089,000
2024
$105,911 (−0.3%)
$3,000,000 + $5,740,000
$8,740,000
2023
$106,211 (+17.2%)
$3,000,000 + $6,500,000
$9,500,000
2021
$90,597 (+0.7%)
$3,070,802 + $8,652,235
$11,723,037
2020
$89,942 (−0.1%)
$2,500,000 + $5,600,000
$8,100,000
2019
$90,042 (+3.8%)
$2,500,000 + $5,400,000
$7,900,000
2018
$86,779 (+2.4%)
$2,000,000 + $5,860,000
$7,860,000
2017
$84,720 (−0.2%)
$1,800,000 + $5,700,000
$7,500,000
2016
$84,925 (+1.2%)
$1,800,000 + $5,700,000
$7,500,000
2015
$83,894 (−1.2%)
$1,800,000 + $5,700,000
$7,500,000
2014
$84,942 (+0.6%)
$1,800,000 + $5,700,000
$7,500,000
2013
$84,459 (+19.9%)
$1,800,000 + $5,700,000
$7,500,000
2012
$70,435 (−0.5%)
$1,800,000 + $5,700,000
$7,500,000
2011
$70,805 (−7.1%)
$1,300,000 + $5,000,000
$6,300,000
2010
$76,179 (−0.1%)
$1,300,000 + $5,000,000
$6,300,000
2009
$76,261 (−27.2%)
$1,800,000 + $5,000,000
$6,800,000
2008
$104,795
$1,800,000 + $5,000,000
$6,800,000
Tax history for 3955 Happy Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$97,374 (−8.1%)
$3,060,000 + $4,029,000
$7,089,000
2024
$105,911 (−0.3%)
$3,000,000 + $5,740,000
$8,740,000
2023
$106,211 (+17.2%)
$3,000,000 + $6,500,000
$9,500,000
2021
$90,597 (+0.7%)
$3,070,802 + $8,652,235
$11,723,037
2020
$89,942 (−0.1%)
$2,500,000 + $5,600,000
$8,100,000
2019
$90,042 (+3.8%)
$2,500,000 + $5,400,000
$7,900,000
2018
$86,779 (+2.4%)
$2,000,000 + $5,860,000
$7,860,000
2017
$84,720 (−0.2%)
$1,800,000 + $5,700,000
$7,500,000
2016
$84,925 (+1.2%)
$1,800,000 + $5,700,000
$7,500,000
2015
$83,894 (−1.2%)
$1,800,000 + $5,700,000
$7,500,000
2014
$84,942 (+0.6%)
$1,800,000 + $5,700,000
$7,500,000
2013
$84,459 (+19.9%)
$1,800,000 + $5,700,000
$7,500,000
2012
$70,435 (−0.5%)
$1,800,000 + $5,700,000
$7,500,000
2011
$70,805 (−7.1%)
$1,300,000 + $5,000,000
$6,300,000
2010
$76,179 (−0.1%)
$1,300,000 + $5,000,000
$6,300,000
2009
$76,261 (−27.2%)
$1,800,000 + $5,000,000
$6,800,000
2008
$104,795
$1,800,000 + $5,000,000
$6,800,000
*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
8
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.6 Acres
Year renovated
1996
Sq. Ft.
13,737
Year built
1991
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2461200160
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 10, 2026.
Oct 22, 2025 • Active
Building/residential/p/pool
Install a new swimming pool with an integrated spa and an automated pool cover.
Pool and hot tub
Jan 10, 2014 • Final
Building/commercial/ec/electrical
Install a new electrical service panel for landscape path lighting. The work will be performed according to the provided plans.
Electrical
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: 4
Covered Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 10
# of Bathrooms Full: 7
# of Bathrooms Partial: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features: Den, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Storage, Utility Room, Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Central Vacuum
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2025. This data may not match public records. Learn more.