A rare architectural masterpiece by award-winning Bay Area architect Greg Faulkner offers a striking blend of modern design and natural beauty. Located on 1.02± acres in Lafayette’s prestigious Upper Happy Valley, the residence spans approximately 5,100 square feet and is thoughtfully oriented to capture sweeping views of Mt. Diablo from nearly every room. Expansive glass and open interiors connect to 1,400± sf of Ipe decking, terraced patios, and a solar-heated pool and spa, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living. The private grounds include a vineyard, bocce court, amphitheater, level lawn, and lush landscaping.The chef’s kitchen features top-tier appliances, a large island, dual sinks, and open flow to dining and living areas. A custom Rumford fireplace anchors the living room, which opens to a deck with panoramic views. The main level offers a luxe primary suite with walk-in closet, spa bath, and outdoor shower, plus a custom office and designer powder room. Downstairs: two ensuite bedrooms, media room, and desk area. Upstairs: two bedrooms with shared bath and private patio. Exquisite details include Anigre and walnut woods, Jarrah-trimmed windows, Venetian plaster, radiant heat, Lutron lighting, and a 3-car garage. Minutes to town, commute routes & top-rated schools!
Single-familyProperty Type
2009Year Built
1.02 acresLot Size
$1,070Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Stella Tsakonas•DRE #01363574• Compass
Listed by Stephanie Mull•DRE #01955633• Compass
Bought with Amy Boaman•DRE #01433269• Compass
Bought with Christine Gallegos•DRE #01896511• Compass
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41098607
May 22, 2025
Sold
$5,725,000
$1,115/sq ft
May 22, 2025
Listed
$5,725,000
$1,115/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40842233
Nov 1, 2018
Sold
$4,825,000
$940/sq ft
Oct 26, 2018
Pending
—
Oct 11, 2018
Listed
$4,895,000
$953/sq ft
+35
Brilliantly crafted modern work of art by award-winning Bay Area Architect Greg Faulkner captures sweeping Mt. Diablo views from more than 5,100 sf of living space on 1.02 acres in Lafayette’s exclusive Upper Happy Valley. Open concept floor plan drenched in natural light harmonizes with natural surroundings and seamlessly connects to almost 1,400 sf of Ipe decks plus terraced patios that wrap around solar heated pool and spa. Five bds, four and a half bths, main-level master suite, office, kitchen, living room and dining room with custom Rumford fireplace, family/bonus room, chef’s kitchen appointed with Gaggenau, Bosch and Thermador & Wolf appliances. Rich walnut, Anigre woods, walls of Jarrah wood-trimming windows and French doors, Venetian plaster walls, Lutron lighting system, Ann Saks glass mosaic bathroom tile, radiant heated floors, garages for three cars. Private yet moments from downtown Lafayette, freeways, BART, top-rated schools, and 20+/- miles to downtown San Francisco.
Public Records
Mar 22, 2006
Sold
$1,450,000
$282/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$60,585 (+1.7%)
$2,346,000 + $3,493,500
$5,839,500
2024
$59,571 (+1.7%)
$2,231,036 + $3,151,339
$5,382,375
2023
$58,590 (+1.5%)
$2,187,291 + $3,089,549
$5,276,840
2022
$57,705 (+3.0%)
$2,144,403 + $3,028,970
$5,173,373
2021
$56,036 (−0.7%)
$2,102,356 + $2,969,579
$5,071,935
2020
$56,432 (+1.5%)
$2,061,134 + $2,911,352
$4,972,486
2019
$55,582 (+44.7%)
$2,040,000 + $2,881,500
$4,921,500
2018
$38,417 (+2.8%)
$2,000,000 + $2,825,000
$4,825,000
2017
$37,380 (+2.1%)
$1,364,529 + $1,885,471
$3,250,000
2016
$36,620 (+10.1%)
$1,364,529 + $1,885,471
$3,250,000
2015
$33,272 (+2.6%)
$1,333,250 + $1,842,250
$3,175,500
2014
$32,429 (+6.5%)
$1,175,594 + $1,624,406
$2,800,000
2013
$30,462 (+1.1%)
$1,175,594 + $1,624,406
$2,800,000
2012
$30,124 (−19.7%)
$1,108,207 + $1,531,293
$2,639,500
2011
$37,533 (−13.8%)
$1,108,207 + $1,531,293
$2,639,500
2010
$43,565 (+107.5%)
$1,385,522 + $1,914,478
$3,300,000
2009
$20,995 (+19.8%)
$1,621,538 + $2,240,600
$3,862,138
2008
$17,524
$1,539,186 + $280,000
$1,819,186
Tax history for 3983 Canyon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$60,585 (+1.7%)
$2,346,000 + $3,493,500
$5,839,500
2024
$59,571 (+1.7%)
$2,231,036 + $3,151,339
$5,382,375
2023
$58,590 (+1.5%)
$2,187,291 + $3,089,549
$5,276,840
2022
$57,705 (+3.0%)
$2,144,403 + $3,028,970
$5,173,373
2021
$56,036 (−0.7%)
$2,102,356 + $2,969,579
$5,071,935
2020
$56,432 (+1.5%)
$2,061,134 + $2,911,352
$4,972,486
2019
$55,582 (+44.7%)
$2,040,000 + $2,881,500
$4,921,500
2018
$38,417 (+2.8%)
$2,000,000 + $2,825,000
$4,825,000
2017
$37,380 (+2.1%)
$1,364,529 + $1,885,471
$3,250,000
2016
$36,620 (+10.1%)
$1,364,529 + $1,885,471
$3,250,000
2015
$33,272 (+2.6%)
$1,333,250 + $1,842,250
$3,175,500
2014
$32,429 (+6.5%)
$1,175,594 + $1,624,406
$2,800,000
2013
$30,462 (+1.1%)
$1,175,594 + $1,624,406
$2,800,000
2012
$30,124 (−19.7%)
$1,108,207 + $1,531,293
$2,639,500
2011
$37,533 (−13.8%)
$1,108,207 + $1,531,293
$2,639,500
2010
$43,565 (+107.5%)
$1,385,522 + $1,914,478
$3,300,000
2009
$20,995 (+19.8%)
$1,621,538 + $2,240,600
$3,862,138
2008
$17,524
$1,539,186 + $280,000
$1,819,186
*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
5
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.02 Acres
Year renovated
2009
Sq. Ft.
5,135
Year built
2008
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2471200051
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Nov 6, 2025 • Active
Building - residential mechanical
Replace heat pump condensers and air handlers on a residential building. A HERS report may be required at final inspection.
HVAC
Aug 28, 2025 • Final
Building - residential plumbing
Replace a tanked water heater with a tankless water heater in the basement.
Plumbing
Water heater
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 3
Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 5
# of Bathrooms Full: 4
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Skylight, Stall Shower, Tub, Walk-In Closet
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2025. This data may not match public records. Learn more.