Opportunity Knocks in Happy Valley! Bring your contractor or investor! Surrounded by multi-million dollar homes sits this rare .84 +/- acre property ready for a makeover or tear it down and build your dream home. The main house offers 3 bedroom, 2 full bathrooms and 1,761 +/- square feet. Features include vaulted wood ceilings, wood floors and covered front and back porches. Opportunities abound with the serene setting amongst mature trees, a gently flowing creek and spacious set back from Rancho Road. The existing pool sits just below the main home and alongside the creek. Restore the pool to all its original glory or remove it to allow for an expansive lower yard. The secondary unit is estimated to be 800+/- sq. ft. and originally had a functioning kitchen and full bathroom. Shown by appointment only.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.84 acresLot Size
$946Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Kaaren Brickman•DRE #01932119• Dudum Real Estate Group
Bought with Vlatka Bathgate•DRE #01390784• Coldwell Banker
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41059325
Jun 14, 2024
Sold
$1,570,000
$882/sq ft
May 22, 2024
Pending
—
May 10, 2024
Listed
$1,495,000
$839/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,550 (+1.2%)
$1,456,560 + $266,868
$1,723,428
2024
$19,323 (+39.5%)
$1,428,000 + $173,400
$1,601,400
2023
$13,855 (+1.5%)
$1,400,000 + $300,000
$1,700,000
2022
$13,650 (+3.1%)
$1,093,645 + $109,363
$1,203,008
2021
$13,246 (−2.5%)
$1,072,201 + $107,219
$1,179,420
2020
$13,585 (−4.0%)
$1,051,178 + $105,117
$1,156,295
2019
$14,149 (+378.2%)
$1,040,400 + $104,040
$1,144,440
2018
$2,959 (+28.4%)
$1,020,000 + $102,000
$1,122,000
2017
$2,304 (+3.1%)
$65,457 + $93,984
$159,441
2016
$2,235 (+3.5%)
$65,457 + $93,984
$159,441
2015
$2,159 (+2.1%)
$64,174 + $92,142
$156,316
2014
$2,115 (+2.4%)
$61,973 + $88,981
$150,954
2013
$2,066 (+4.1%)
$61,973 + $88,981
$150,954
2012
$1,984 (+2.7%)
$61,693 + $88,579
$150,272
2011
$1,932 (+2.1%)
$60,484 + $86,843
$147,327
2010
$1,893 (−0.4%)
$59,299 + $85,141
$144,440
2009
$1,901 (+1.5%)
$58,856 + $84,505
$143,361
2008
$1,873
$58,996 + $84,706
$143,702
Tax history for 3966 Rancho Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,550 (+1.2%)
$1,456,560 + $266,868
$1,723,428
2024
$19,323 (+39.5%)
$1,428,000 + $173,400
$1,601,400
2023
$13,855 (+1.5%)
$1,400,000 + $300,000
$1,700,000
2022
$13,650 (+3.1%)
$1,093,645 + $109,363
$1,203,008
2021
$13,246 (−2.5%)
$1,072,201 + $107,219
$1,179,420
2020
$13,585 (−4.0%)
$1,051,178 + $105,117
$1,156,295
2019
$14,149 (+378.2%)
$1,040,400 + $104,040
$1,144,440
2018
$2,959 (+28.4%)
$1,020,000 + $102,000
$1,122,000
2017
$2,304 (+3.1%)
$65,457 + $93,984
$159,441
2016
$2,235 (+3.5%)
$65,457 + $93,984
$159,441
2015
$2,159 (+2.1%)
$64,174 + $92,142
$156,316
2014
$2,115 (+2.4%)
$61,973 + $88,981
$150,954
2013
$2,066 (+4.1%)
$61,973 + $88,981
$150,954
2012
$1,984 (+2.7%)
$61,693 + $88,579
$150,272
2011
$1,932 (+2.1%)
$60,484 + $86,843
$147,327
2010
$1,893 (−0.4%)
$59,299 + $85,141
$144,440
2009
$1,901 (+1.5%)
$58,856 + $84,505
$143,361
2008
$1,873
$58,996 + $84,706
$143,702
*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
3
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.84 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
3,392
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2480100151
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Aug 13, 2025 • Active
Building - residential re-roof
Remove and replace the existing roof. A cool roof or cool roof exception is required at the final inspection.
Roofing
Oct 24, 2024 • Active
Building/residential/ad/single family addition
Addition
Remodel
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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Double Sinks
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms
Appliances: Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, In Kitchen
Street Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Fireplaces Total: 2
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Carpet, Wood
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Refrigerator,Skylight(s)
Rooms Total: 7
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Building Area Total: 1,781
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Front Yard, Garden/Play, Terraced Down, Private Entrance
Fencing: Partial Fence, Partial
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Pool Features: In Ground
Has Private Pool
Property Information
Living Area: 1781
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1954
Has ADU
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 36590
Lot Size Area: 0.84
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.84
Lot Features: Premium Lot, Private
Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Creek
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other Solar
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Location
School Information
High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,392
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.84 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 2480100151
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
M. H. Stanley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
Acalanes High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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
8 days above 90° expected this year, 17 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
Lafayette, CA • 94549
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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
$1.60M – $1.94M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2024. This data may not match public records. Learn more.