A blend of East Coast Tradition and California casual on over 1.1 acres of prestigious Happy Valley living. Extensively remodeled w/Lg Master Suite, 3 additional bedrooms, 500sq.ft. guest house, pool pavillion & summer kitchen. Professionally landscaped yard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
1.1 acresLot Size
$1,257Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Traci Miller•DRE #01038042• Pacific Union International
Bought with Nancy Rothman•DRE #01016626• Pacific Union International
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40283184
Mar 25, 2008
Sold
$3,605,000
$838/sq ft
Feb 25, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jan 14, 2008
Price Changed
$3,875,000
$901/sq ft
Aug 23, 2007
Price Changed
$4,175,000
$971/sq ft
Jul 14, 2007
Listed
$4,475,000
$1,041/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40156333
May 25, 2006
Sold
$2,125,000
$494/sq ft
Apr 25, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Apr 8, 2006
Listed
$2,150,000
$500/sq ft
Entertainer's dream estate in one of the most prestigeous neighborhoods!! Ranch style home in Lafayette's desireable Happy Valley Rd.. A private drive leads to this expansive over 1 acre lot. Add your own personal touches to make this your dream estate. Enjoy the separate library with fireplace
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$45,841 (+8.3%)
$1,800,000 + $2,200,000
$4,000,000
2024
$42,330 (+5.2%)
$1,800,000 + $2,200,000
$4,000,000
2023
$40,232 (+5.4%)
$1,700,000 + $2,000,000
$3,700,000
2022
$38,180 (+2.5%)
$1,649,236 + $1,850,764
$3,500,000
2021
$37,234 (+1.4%)
$1,800,000 + $1,500,000
$3,300,000
2020
$36,722 (−0.1%)
$1,500,000 + $1,750,000
$3,250,000
2019
$36,762 (+4.9%)
$1,486,356 + $1,663,644
$3,150,000
2018
$35,038 (+4.8%)
$1,486,356 + $1,663,644
$3,150,000
2017
$33,441 (+3.5%)
$1,400,000 + $1,500,000
$2,900,000
2016
$32,297 (+1.3%)
$1,400,000 + $1,500,000
$2,900,000
2015
$31,893 (+4.8%)
$1,317,430 + $1,474,570
$2,792,000
2014
$30,421 (+6.1%)
$1,255,666 + $1,370,334
$2,626,000
2013
$28,685 (+8.2%)
$1,255,666 + $1,370,334
$2,626,000
2012
$26,507 (−18.5%)
$1,188,484 + $1,297,016
$2,485,500
2011
$32,507 (−15.3%)
$1,156,144 + $1,159,356
$2,315,500
2010
$38,398
$1,423,024 + $1,426,976
$2,850,000
2009
$38,378 (+38.7%)
$1,697,643 + $1,702,357
$3,400,000
2008
$27,676
$1,697,643 + $1,702,357
$3,400,000
Tax history for 3959 Happy Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$45,841 (+8.3%)
$1,800,000 + $2,200,000
$4,000,000
2024
$42,330 (+5.2%)
$1,800,000 + $2,200,000
$4,000,000
2023
$40,232 (+5.4%)
$1,700,000 + $2,000,000
$3,700,000
2022
$38,180 (+2.5%)
$1,649,236 + $1,850,764
$3,500,000
2021
$37,234 (+1.4%)
$1,800,000 + $1,500,000
$3,300,000
2020
$36,722 (−0.1%)
$1,500,000 + $1,750,000
$3,250,000
2019
$36,762 (+4.9%)
$1,486,356 + $1,663,644
$3,150,000
2018
$35,038 (+4.8%)
$1,486,356 + $1,663,644
$3,150,000
2017
$33,441 (+3.5%)
$1,400,000 + $1,500,000
$2,900,000
2016
$32,297 (+1.3%)
$1,400,000 + $1,500,000
$2,900,000
2015
$31,893 (+4.8%)
$1,317,430 + $1,474,570
$2,792,000
2014
$30,421 (+6.1%)
$1,255,666 + $1,370,334
$2,626,000
2013
$28,685 (+8.2%)
$1,255,666 + $1,370,334
$2,626,000
2012
$26,507 (−18.5%)
$1,188,484 + $1,297,016
$2,485,500
2011
$32,507 (−15.3%)
$1,156,144 + $1,159,356
$2,315,500
2010
$38,398
$1,423,024 + $1,426,976
$2,850,000
2009
$38,378 (+38.7%)
$1,697,643 + $1,702,357
$3,400,000
2008
$27,676
$1,697,643 + $1,702,357
$3,400,000
*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
4
Baths
5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.1 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
4,408
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2461600021
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Jul 22, 2025 • Final
Building/residential/cg/carport garage
Construct a new detached garage featuring an unconditioned recreation room. The project includes exterior stucco and the installation of a bar sink.
Addition
Grading
Jul 22, 2025 • Final
Building/residential/r/adu-2nd unit
Construct a new detached accessory dwelling unit on an existing property. Install fire sprinklers and a solar photovoltaic system. All construction must comply with ember-resistant standards for high fire hazard severity zones.
ADU
Electrical
Fire sprinkler
New construction
Solar
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: 3
Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 6
# of Bathrooms Full: 4
# of Bathrooms Partial: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tub, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Den, Dining Area, Family Room, Library, Office, Storage, Study, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2007. This data may not match public records. Learn more.