Prime Lafayette Building Opportunity Rare opportunity to build your custom home in one of Lafayette’s most desirable neighborhoods. This premium vacant lot is ideally located in the prestigious area, just minutes from Highway 24 with convenient access to San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. The property offers a gently sloped topography, making it well-suited for residential development. Preliminary plans are available for an approximately 4,000 square foot custom residence, providing an excellent starting point for buyers looking to build their dream home. The driveway access location has been reviewed and approved by the City of Lafayette, adding significant value and reducing early entitlement risk for future development. Enjoy the benefits of an exceptional location within the highly sought-after Happy Valley Elementary School district, known for its strong community and top-rated schools. The lot also provides close proximity to downtown Lafayette, BART, restaurants, shopping, and outdoor recreation. A unique opportunity to secure a prime building site in one of Lafayette’s most prestigious and convenient locations.
Vacant landProperty Type
0.97 acresLot Size
$979,381Price/Acres
Listed by Ari Erfani•DRE #01993058• Better Homes and Gardens RP
Acalanes Valley, located between Downtown Lafayette and Walnut Creek, is a semi-rural and residential Lafayette neighborhood with rolling oak-dotted hills and equestrian properties. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Acalanes Road and Pleasant Hill Road junction, where trailheads, ranch gates, and cyclists set the tempo. Homes range from mid-century ranch houses to custom estates tucked along winding lanes and creekside parcels. Briones Regional Park frames the western edge with ridgelines and wide dirt trails. The Lafayette Reservoir adds a loop path and water views a short drive away. For culture and a night out, Town Hall Theatre, Diablo Foods, and the Lafayette Library and Learning Center act as local anchors.
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Zoned R10 for single-family or other uses
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Sale and tax history for 822 Acalanes Rd
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41126166
Mar 5, 2026
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$950,000
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Last updated by owner on Mar 5, 2026.
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Redfin Estimate for 822 Acalanes Rd
$872,109
$78K under list price of $950K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.3M to $1.7M.