Perched at the end of a quiet road, 809 Mountain View Drive offers a rare combination of spectacular views, privacy, and beautifully executed design. Set on approximately .96 acre, this remarkable home enjoys sweeping vistas from nearly every window and a peaceful setting that feels worlds awayyet is just 8 minutes from the heart of Lafayette. Originally built by a respected local builder and now completely renovated to perfection by the original builder, the home blends quality craftsmanship with thoughtful, contemporary updates throughout. This extraordinary setting, bringing natural light and the surrounding views into virtually every room. The end-of-road location creates an uncommon sense of quiet and seclusion, while the expansive property provides space, privacy, and a dramatic connection to the outdoors. A backup generator adds an extra measure of comfort and security.
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
0.96 acresLot Size
$933Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Nancy Deverel•DRE #01209127• RE/MAX Accord
Tanglewood, located between Pleasant Hill Road and Mount Diablo Boulevard, is a residential and hillside Lafayette neighborhood with winding streets and mature trees. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Mount Diablo Boulevard corridor near the Lafayette Plaza, where sidewalk patios, independent boutiques, and coffee counters set a polished, small-town rhythm. Housing leans toward mid-century ranches and updated traditional homes on leafy lots, with a quiet, tucked-away feel behind the main commercial strip. Outdoor time centers on nearby trailheads and the broader Lafayette Reservoir loop. Community culture often orbits local stages and galleries rather than big-box retail. Town events and dining nights tend to land along the same central blocks, keeping the pace social but measured.
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Market insights
809 Mountain View Dr · $2,799,000
DAYS ON MARKET
7 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.8%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,799,000
Median sale price in this area is $859,680. (69% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Dining area
Breakfast nook
Solid surface counters
Updated kitchen
Wine storage area
Bonus room
Den with fireplace
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom plus additional bedrooms (total rooms include master and 2+ primary bedrooms)
Bathrooms
Four bathrooms total — three full and one partial
Kitchen
Breakfast nook and eat-in kitchen
Solid surface and stone counters
Dishwasher
Electric range/cooktop
Built-in oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Disposal
Ice maker hookup
Updated kitchen
Laundry & utility
Inside laundry room with washer, dryer and cabinets
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Central air conditioning
Has heating
Exterior features
Back yard
Deck
Fenced yard
Sloped-down lot
Home design
Single family residence
Residential property
Parking
Attached garage with 3 covered spaces (3 garage spaces)
Construction
Stucco and wood siding exterior
Shingle roof
Built in 1999
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Generator for electric
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41147813
Sep 21, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 14, 2026
Listed
$2,799,000
$933/sq ft
Sep 10, 2026
Coming Soon
$2,799,000
$933/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #10248698
Apr 21, 1998
Sold
$200,000
$67/sq ft
Dec 9, 1997
Listed
$215,000
$72/sq ft
GREAT VIEW LOT/OLD SOILS REPORT AVAILABLE/ CALL AGENT FOR SEWER INFOMATION/SELLER SAYS NEIGHBOR WILL BE IMPROVING FRONTAGE/
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27248698
Apr 20, 1998
Sold
$200,000
$67/sq ft
Feb 27, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Dec 9, 1997
Listed
$215,000
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,865 (+1.8%)
$357,081 + $561,234
$918,315
2024
$11,660 (+1.9%)
$350,080 + $550,230
$900,310
2023
$11,448 (+1.6%)
$343,216 + $539,442
$882,658
2022
$11,271 (+3.0%)
$336,487 + $528,865
$865,352
2021
$10,946
$329,890 + $518,496
$848,386
2020
$10,937 (+3.7%)
$323,422 + $508,330
$831,752
2019
$10,547 (+3.6%)
$320,106 + $503,118
$823,224
2018
$10,178 (+1.7%)
$313,830 + $493,253
$807,083
2017
$10,004 (+2.0%)
$301,645 + $474,100
$775,745
2016
$9,804 (+2.8%)
$301,645 + $474,100
$775,745
2015
$9,536 (+1.0%)
$295,731 + $464,804
$760,535
2014
$9,438 (+1.3%)
$285,584 + $448,855
$734,439
2013
$9,318 (+3.1%)
$285,584 + $448,855
$734,439
2012
$9,036 (+1.6%)
$284,294 + $446,827
$731,121
2011
$8,891 (+3.0%)
$278,720 + $438,066
$716,786
2010
$8,629 (+1.0%)
$273,255 + $429,477
$702,732
2009
$8,547 (+1.7%)
$271,213 + $426,268
$697,481
2008
$8,402
$271,858 + $427,281
$699,139
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.96 Acres
Year renovated
1999
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,826
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,826
Year built
1999
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2411400118
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building/commercial/mic/misc.
Construct a new retaining wall.
Grading
Jan 30, 2010 • Final
Building/residential/r/new single family-duplex
Construct a detached single-family home with unconditioned storage.
New construction
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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 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
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 2% for direct sun exposure in Lafayette. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10 hrs
7.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 809 Mountain View Dr
$2,799,909
$909 over list price of $2.80M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $2.4M to $3.1M.