Down a long lane to gated entrance sits a great value for a TLC buyer. One half acre Happy Valley property in prime neighborhood. Endless possibilities. Sold in July 2009 used by buyer as rental for past year.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$1,100Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Clark Thompson•DRE #00903367• Village Associates Real Estate
Bought with Tyler Hargan•DRE #01852844• Better Homes and Gardens RP
Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40486127
Redfin Estimate
$1,847,789
$998K since sold in September 2013$30K since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 38.8% lower than the average sale price ($3.02M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40486127
Jan 11, 2011
Sold
$585,000
$348/sq ft
Dec 21, 2010
Pending
—
Nov 30, 2010
Relisted
—
Nov 12, 2010
Pending
—
Sep 6, 2010
Listed
$659,000
$392/sq ft
Down a long lane to gated entrance sits a great value for a TLC buyer. One half acre Happy Valley property in prime neighborhood. Endless possibilities. Sold in July 2009 used by buyer as rental for past year.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40416765
Jul 31, 2009
Sold
$606,025
$361/sq ft
Jul 13, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jun 26, 2009
Listed
$572,900
$341/sq ft
+4
Contractors Special - Value Is In The Land! Gated 1/2 Acre Lot in Happy Valley. Private & Secluded Setting. Desirable Location. Endless Possibilities! REO. SOLD AS-IS. PLEASE NO SMOKING ON OR IN THE PREMISES DUE TO FIRE HAZARD.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40244853
Nov 26, 2007
Sold
$1,070,000
$637/sq ft
Mar 7, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Feb 24, 2007
Listed
$1,249,990
$744/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 13, 2007
Sold
$1,070,000
$637/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 9, 2002
Sold
$625,000
$372/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 7, 1979
Sold
$148,000
$88/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,478 (+1.7%)
$1,000,298 + $62,513
$1,062,811
2024
$13,248 (+1.8%)
$980,685 + $61,288
$1,041,973
2023
$13,012 (+1.6%)
$961,456 + $60,087
$1,021,543
2022
$12,813 (+3.0%)
$942,604 + $58,909
$1,001,513
2021
$12,444
$924,122 + $57,754
$981,876
2020
$12,450 (+3.4%)
$906,002 + $56,622
$962,624
2019
$12,046 (+3.6%)
$896,713 + $56,042
$952,755
2018
$11,626 (+1.7%)
$879,131 + $54,944
$934,075
2017
$11,428 (+2.0%)
$844,995 + $52,811
$897,806
2016
$11,207 (+2.8%)
$844,995 + $52,811
$897,806
2015
$10,902 (+1.0%)
$828,427 + $51,776
$880,203
2014
$10,798 (+34.3%)
$800,000 + $50,000
$850,000
2013
$8,043 (+3.1%)
$800,000 + $50,000
$850,000
2012
$7,801 (+1.7%)
$520,200 + $88,434
$608,634
2011
$7,674 (−0.3%)
$510,000 + $86,700
$596,700
2010
$7,699 (−29.0%)
$540,594 + $44,406
$585,000
2009
$10,843 (−16.4%)
$560,000 + $46,000
$606,000
2008
$12,972
$630,842 + $269,158
$900,000
Tax history for 3959 Cowan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,478 (+1.7%)
$1,000,298 + $62,513
$1,062,811
2024
$13,248 (+1.8%)
$980,685 + $61,288
$1,041,973
2023
$13,012 (+1.6%)
$961,456 + $60,087
$1,021,543
2022
$12,813 (+3.0%)
$942,604 + $58,909
$1,001,513
2021
$12,444
$924,122 + $57,754
$981,876
2020
$12,450 (+3.4%)
$906,002 + $56,622
$962,624
2019
$12,046 (+3.6%)
$896,713 + $56,042
$952,755
2018
$11,626 (+1.7%)
$879,131 + $54,944
$934,075
2017
$11,428 (+2.0%)
$844,995 + $52,811
$897,806
2016
$11,207 (+2.8%)
$844,995 + $52,811
$897,806
2015
$10,902 (+1.0%)
$828,427 + $51,776
$880,203
2014
$10,798 (+34.3%)
$800,000 + $50,000
$850,000
2013
$8,043 (+3.1%)
$800,000 + $50,000
$850,000
2012
$7,801 (+1.7%)
$520,200 + $88,434
$608,634
2011
$7,674 (−0.3%)
$510,000 + $86,700
$596,700
2010
$7,699 (−29.0%)
$540,594 + $44,406
$585,000
2009
$10,843 (−16.4%)
$560,000 + $46,000
$606,000
2008
$12,972
$630,842 + $269,158
$900,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Feb 6, 2023 • Final
Building/residential/cg/carport garage
Remove and replace a shed and garage at the front of the house. Add two planters and relocate the gas meter.
Demolition
New construction
Sep 28, 2018 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Install a new modified bitumen roofing system over the existing roof. The project includes a three-layer system and meets class A fire rating requirements.
Roofing
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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ACALANES RHO
Living Sq. Ft: 1,680
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,680
Building Sq. Ft: 1,680
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: POR RO ACALANES
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 378
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 22,216
Acres: 0.51
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,680
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1972
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 2461520377
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
M. H. Stanley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
8/10
Acalanes High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 15 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
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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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Estimated sale price
$1.76M – $2.13M
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