Fabulous one acre private gated estate offers unique retreat with wonderful classic traditional home offering picturesque windows & stately rooms plus many private patios and decks overlooking magical gardens. Charming two story guest house featuring living room w/ kitchenette, bedroom, office and gym; perfect for extended family or guests plus 3-car garage & recreation room above garage with nearby pool/spa. The exquisite, expansive yard is an entertainer’s dream! Enjoy the sweeping views, large grass play area & picturesque gardens with majestic oaks, spacious brick patios, meandering paths & scenic gardens. Located in desirable Happy Valley location offering “Once in a lifetime opportunity!!!”
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$784Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Jeff Snell•DRE #01333422• Village Associates Real Estate
Listed by Lynda Snell•DRE #00700106• Village Associates Real Estate
Bought with Kevin Wilson•DRE #01180909• Realty ONE Group Complete
Huge yard, meticulously maintained. Older main home and two newer separate units. One of a kind lot with great sun exposure. Limited parking. Main home is clean, can use some updating. Other two buildings are in great condition .
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40895738
Sep 28, 2020
Sold
$3,000,000
$516/sq ft
Sep 18, 2020
Pending
—
Jul 1, 2020
Contingent
—
Feb 28, 2020
Relisted
—
Feb 22, 2020
Pending
—
Feb 17, 2020
Listed
$3,175,000
$546/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1977
Sold
$193,000
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$41,700 (+1.6%)
$2,097,752 + $1,585,910
$3,683,662
2024
$41,024 (+5.2%)
$2,056,620 + $1,554,814
$3,611,434
2023
$39,000 (+7.5%)
$2,016,295 + $1,524,328
$3,540,623
2022
$36,276 (+4.9%)
$1,976,760 + $1,372,440
$3,349,200
2021
$34,593 (+204.8%)
$1,938,000 + $1,122,000
$3,060,000
2020
$11,351 (+1.0%)
$1,900,000 + $1,100,000
$3,000,000
2019
$11,241 (+3.8%)
$167,590 + $801,440
$969,030
2018
$10,833 (+2.0%)
$164,304 + $785,726
$950,030
2017
$10,619 (+1.9%)
$157,925 + $755,216
$913,141
2016
$10,417 (+2.9%)
$157,925 + $755,216
$913,141
2015
$10,124 (+0.9%)
$154,829 + $740,408
$895,237
2014
$10,031 (+1.2%)
$149,517 + $715,002
$864,519
2013
$9,908 (+3.3%)
$149,517 + $715,002
$864,519
2012
$9,595 (+1.6%)
$148,842 + $711,771
$860,613
2011
$9,441 (+0.9%)
$145,924 + $697,815
$843,739
2010
$9,357 (−0.5%)
$143,063 + $684,133
$827,196
2009
$9,403 (+1.7%)
$141,994 + $679,020
$821,014
2008
$9,243
$142,332 + $680,634
$822,966
Tax history for 3971 Canyon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$41,700 (+1.6%)
$2,097,752 + $1,585,910
$3,683,662
2024
$41,024 (+5.2%)
$2,056,620 + $1,554,814
$3,611,434
2023
$39,000 (+7.5%)
$2,016,295 + $1,524,328
$3,540,623
2022
$36,276 (+4.9%)
$1,976,760 + $1,372,440
$3,349,200
2021
$34,593 (+204.8%)
$1,938,000 + $1,122,000
$3,060,000
2020
$11,351 (+1.0%)
$1,900,000 + $1,100,000
$3,000,000
2019
$11,241 (+3.8%)
$167,590 + $801,440
$969,030
2018
$10,833 (+2.0%)
$164,304 + $785,726
$950,030
2017
$10,619 (+1.9%)
$157,925 + $755,216
$913,141
2016
$10,417 (+2.9%)
$157,925 + $755,216
$913,141
2015
$10,124 (+0.9%)
$154,829 + $740,408
$895,237
2014
$10,031 (+1.2%)
$149,517 + $715,002
$864,519
2013
$9,908 (+3.3%)
$149,517 + $715,002
$864,519
2012
$9,595 (+1.6%)
$148,842 + $711,771
$860,613
2011
$9,441 (+0.9%)
$145,924 + $697,815
$843,739
2010
$9,357 (−0.5%)
$143,063 + $684,133
$827,196
2009
$9,403 (+1.7%)
$141,994 + $679,020
$821,014
2008
$9,243
$142,332 + $680,634
$822,966
*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
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
4,537
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2471310140
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
May 4, 2023 • Final
Building/residential/ad/single family addition
Construct a building addition and perform a whole house remodel, including a guest suite, kitchen, and two lower level bedroom suites. Frame over the existing deck to create a new master bedroom and add a new dining room extension.
Addition
Remodel
May 3, 2023 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Replace the roof with class A composition shingles. The project must meet cool roof requirements or provide a cool roof exception at the final inspection.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 3
Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Secured, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 7
# of Bathrooms Full: 4
# of Bathrooms Partial: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Sunken Tub, Tile
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Storage, Study, Workshop, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2020. This data may not match public records. Learn more.