879 Acalanes Rd is a 2,859 square foot house on a 0.3 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on March 29, 1988 for $289,500. Based on Redfin's Lafayette data, we estimate the home's value is $1,860,275.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$651Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,860,275
$1.6M since sold in March 1988$7,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 16.9% lower than the average sale price ($2.24M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Jul 24, 2025 • Final
Building - residential re-roof
Remove and replace the existing composition shingle roof. Install a cool roof or provide a cool roof exception at the final inspection. A separate residential electrical permit is required for the removal and reinstallation of solar panels.
Electrical
Roofing
Solar
Jul 17, 2025 • Active
Building - residential electrical
Remove and reinstall the original solar photovoltaic system in conjunction with a re-roofing project. A copy of the original county-reviewed and stamped plans must be on-site for inspection.
Electrical
Solar
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
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Frame
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,859
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,615
Building Sq. Ft: 2,859
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: RECORD OF SURVEY 23 LSM 36 PCL B
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,300
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,068
Acres: 0.3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,859
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 2511200384
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
M. H. Stanley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
8/10
Acalanes High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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 90° 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
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.5 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.77M – $2.14M
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