Google street view image for 3959 Cowan Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

Off market sep 2013 for $850K

$1,729,271

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,178/mo

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3 ba

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1,680

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3959 Cowan Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549

About this home

3959 Cowan Rd is a 1,680 square foot house on a 0.51 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 19, 2013 for $850,000. Based on Redfin's Lafayette data, we estimate the home's value is $1,729,271.

Single-familyProperty Type

1952Year Built

0.51 acresLot Size

$1,029Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,729,271

$879K since sold in September 2013$59K since October

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This home's estimate is 27% lower than the average sale price ($2.37M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,896,000
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B
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C
4 beds3 baths2,825 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 1, 2026
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D
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SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$1,850,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,868 sq ft
1148A Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
SOLD OCT 15, 2026
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F
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Market trends in 94549, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

102.4%

+1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$948 MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 3959 Cowan Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Sep 19, 2013

Sold

$850,000

$506/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 11, 2011

Sold

$585,000

$348/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40416765

Jul 13, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Jun 13, 2007

Sold

$1,070,000

$637/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40244853

Mar 7, 2007

Listing Removed

—

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*

2026

$13,990 (+3.8%)

$1,000,298 + $62,513

$1,062,811

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*

2026

$13,990 (+3.8%)

$1,000,298 + $62,513

$1,062,811

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 Oct 30, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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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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

$1.64M – $1.99M

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Data from public records.

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3960 Cowan Road, Lafayette, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2218 Sq. Ft.	$2,274,217
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