Secluded in the hills of Upper Happy Valley, this Mediterranean villa is a private world of resort-style living, amid landscaped grounds framed by sweeping Mt Diablo views. The estate feels worlds away, yet is minutes from downtown Lafayette. Walls of glass frame panoramic mountain vistas. The elegant bar room evokes a club’s ambiance. The dining room, with a beamed ceiling and seating for up to 12, flows into the rotunda, a room ideal for cocktail gatherings. Nearby, a spiral staircase leads to an impressive office suite, with 4 chandeliers, windows on 3 sides and Mt Diablo views. The chef’s kitchen offers elite appliances, custom counters, fine cabinetry and a breakfast nook. The family room features a 7x12-foot projection screen. The principal suite commands sweeping views of the deck, pool and Mt Diablo. Another bedroom is a second principal suite, secluded for privacy. One of the 2 additional bedrooms opens directly to the garden: fountains, tropical landscaping, a sport court and massive deck. The adjacent guest house can be used as a yoga studio, gym, or bedroom suite. The outdoor bar seats 6 beside a DCS grill, and a hot tub is in a secluded deck corner. The tile roof is beautiful and fire resistant, and the fire station is just down the hill.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
3.23 acresLot Size
$616Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Ann Newton Cane•DRE #02084093• Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re
Est. $9,833 per month, based on comparable rentals
Redfin agents who toured
An Oasis in Bay Area, this Upper Happy Valley home has unmatched breath taking views, exceptional landscaping with many species of trees and flowers. The main house itself could be a project if you don't like the unique Mediterranean style, but it...
would be very difficult finding a unicorn such as this home with everything it has to offer. Put your creativity to work!
4 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Incredible trophy property with stunning views from the primary bedroom and the pool area is gorgeous. Very large guest house, sports court, long gated private driveway. At just over 3 acres and 8,200 sqft of living space with tons of outdoor...
patio and entertaining space. Unique and stylish throughout!
3 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41123450
Mar 16, 2026
Sold
$5,400,000
$616/sq ft
Mar 2, 2026
Pending
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Feb 9, 2026
Listed
$5,400,000
$616/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41042208
Jan 11, 2024
Listing Removed
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Oct 24, 2023
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40997405
Sep 1, 2022
Sold
$5,400,000
$616/sq ft
Aug 10, 2022
Pending
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Jun 13, 2022
Listed
$6,250,000
$713/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 12, 1989
Sold
$1,625,000
$185/sq ft
Public Records
May 2, 1989
Sold
$1,000,000
$114/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1986
Sold
$670,000
$76/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$63,144 (+1.7%)
$3,183,624 + $2,546,899
$5,730,523
2024
$62,088 (+1.7%)
$3,121,200 + $2,496,960
$5,618,160
2023
$61,066 (+71.0%)
$3,060,000 + $2,448,000
$5,508,000
2022
$35,718 (+3.0%)
$3,000,000 + $2,400,000
$5,400,000
2021
$34,676 (−0.6%)
$955,566 + $2,147,593
$3,103,159
2020
$34,882 (+3.7%)
$936,830 + $2,105,484
$3,042,314
2019
$33,642 (+3.7%)
$927,224 + $2,083,895
$3,011,119
2018
$32,435 (+1.8%)
$909,044 + $2,043,035
$2,952,079
2017
$31,850 (+1.7%)
$873,746 + $1,963,702
$2,837,448
2016
$31,305 (+2.8%)
$873,746 + $1,963,702
$2,837,448
2015
$30,460 (+0.7%)
$856,614 + $1,925,199
$2,781,813
2014
$30,240 (+1.0%)
$827,220 + $1,859,136
$2,686,356
2013
$29,928 (+3.1%)
$827,220 + $1,859,136
$2,686,356
2012
$29,025 (+1.4%)
$823,482 + $1,850,734
$2,674,216
2011
$28,613 (+0.7%)
$807,336 + $1,814,446
$2,621,782
2010
$28,415 (−0.5%)
$791,506 + $1,778,869
$2,570,375
2009
$28,558 (+1.8%)
$785,591 + $1,765,575
$2,551,166
2008
$28,062
$787,458 + $1,769,770
$2,557,228
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
6
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
3.23 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
7,168
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2471500054
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building - residential electrical
Upgrade the electrical service to 400 amps.
Electrical
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Work on a reroof.
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: Attached, Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 7
# of Bathrooms Full: 6
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths, Double Vanity, Stone, Window
Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Library, Music Room, Office, Storage, Study, Utility Room, Workshop, Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2026. This data may not match public records. Learn more.