Happy Valley 4bed/3bath home on private rd. with only 6 homes. Secluded lot and home has flexible and unique open floor plan~ downstairs 4th bed/3rd bath w/sep entry could be aupair, in-law, gameroom. Home is updated w/gleaming hrdwd floors, dual pane windows/doors, stainless kit appliances, sweeping frontt deck off kitchen/living areas, 2 car garage w/possible workshop, and stone fruit orchard in backyard. Near Happy Valley Elementary, BART, Hwy 24, downtown Laf and Reservoir.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$964Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Maureen Wilbur•DRE #01268536• Coldwell Banker
Bought with Soheila Smith•DRE #01179226• Soheila Smith Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40777454
Jun 7, 2017
Sold
$1,445,000
$630/sq ft
May 19, 2017
Pending
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May 19, 2017
Pending
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May 18, 2017
Pending
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May 18, 2017
Pending
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May 18, 2017
Pending
—
May 16, 2017
Price Changed
$1,449,000
$632/sq ft
May 2, 2017
Price Changed
$1,489,000
$650/sq ft
Apr 17, 2017
Listed
$1,539,000
$671/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,371 (+1.7%)
$1,242,984 + $467,596
$1,710,580
2024
$20,026 (+1.8%)
$1,218,612 + $458,428
$1,677,040
2023
$19,681 (+1.5%)
$1,194,718 + $449,440
$1,644,158
2022
$19,381 (+3.0%)
$1,171,293 + $440,628
$1,611,921
2021
$18,822 (−0.3%)
$1,148,327 + $431,989
$1,580,316
2020
$18,885 (+2.5%)
$1,125,811 + $423,519
$1,549,330
2019
$18,416 (+3.6%)
$1,114,268 + $419,177
$1,533,445
2018
$17,768 (+349.8%)
$1,092,420 + $410,958
$1,503,378
2017
$3,950 (+4.7%)
$39,557 + $180,459
$220,016
2016
$3,772 (+3.0%)
$39,557 + $180,459
$220,016
2015
$3,663 (+1.7%)
$38,782 + $176,921
$215,703
2014
$3,602 (+1.9%)
$37,452 + $170,851
$208,303
2013
$3,536 (+3.2%)
$37,452 + $170,851
$208,303
2012
$3,425 (+2.1%)
$37,283 + $170,079
$207,362
2011
$3,355 (+7.3%)
$36,552 + $166,745
$203,297
2010
$3,126 (+11.9%)
$35,836 + $163,476
$199,312
2009
$2,794 (+1.6%)
$35,569 + $162,255
$197,824
2008
$2,750
$35,654 + $142,641
$178,295
Tax history for 3980 Cowan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,371 (+1.7%)
$1,242,984 + $467,596
$1,710,580
2024
$20,026 (+1.8%)
$1,218,612 + $458,428
$1,677,040
2023
$19,681 (+1.5%)
$1,194,718 + $449,440
$1,644,158
2022
$19,381 (+3.0%)
$1,171,293 + $440,628
$1,611,921
2021
$18,822 (−0.3%)
$1,148,327 + $431,989
$1,580,316
2020
$18,885 (+2.5%)
$1,125,811 + $423,519
$1,549,330
2019
$18,416 (+3.6%)
$1,114,268 + $419,177
$1,533,445
2018
$17,768 (+349.8%)
$1,092,420 + $410,958
$1,503,378
2017
$3,950 (+4.7%)
$39,557 + $180,459
$220,016
2016
$3,772 (+3.0%)
$39,557 + $180,459
$220,016
2015
$3,663 (+1.7%)
$38,782 + $176,921
$215,703
2014
$3,602 (+1.9%)
$37,452 + $170,851
$208,303
2013
$3,536 (+3.2%)
$37,452 + $170,851
$208,303
2012
$3,425 (+2.1%)
$37,283 + $170,079
$207,362
2011
$3,355 (+7.3%)
$36,552 + $166,745
$203,297
2010
$3,126 (+11.9%)
$35,836 + $163,476
$199,312
2009
$2,794 (+1.6%)
$35,569 + $162,255
$197,824
2008
$2,750
$35,654 + $142,641
$178,295
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.6 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,291
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2461600120
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Dec 14, 2017 • Final
Building - residential electrical
Replace an existing electrical panel with a new panel of the same capacity.
Electrical
Electric meter
Apr 21, 2010 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Remodel the kitchen, two bathrooms, and laundry room by installing a new gas stove, kitchen island, and electrical sub-panel. Replace a sauna with a closet, convert a bathtub to a shower, and relocate plumbing fixtures including toilets and vanities. Install a new water heater and update the laundry room configuration.
Bathroom
Electrical
Kitchen
Plumbing
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: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Side Yard Access, Workshop in Garage, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Updated Baths
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, Laundry Room
Upper Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, No Steps to Entry
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2017. This data may not match public records. Learn more.