A Rare Opportunity to Build in Lafayette- Imagine creating a home designed entirely around the way you want to live. Set on approximately one-third acre (.33±) in a peaceful, wooded setting, this gently downslope Ridge Road parcel offers a rare opportunity to build a custom home in one of Lafayette’s most desirable communities. Surrounded by mature trees and natural beauty, the property feels tucked away while remaining remarkably convenient. The Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail is nearby, offering miles of paved trail for walking, running and cycling, while downtown Lafayettewith its restaurants, shops, services and community amenitiesis just minutes away. The Best of Lafayette Living Lafayette has long been prized for the combination that can be surprisingly difficult to find in the Bay Area: a strong sense of community, beautiful natural surroundings and convenient access to everything beyond it. Residents enjoy: Highly regarded Lafayette public schools Easy access to Lafayette BART Convenient connections to Highway 24 and Interstate 680 A vibrant downtown with restaurants, cafés, shopping and everyday services An extensive network of trails and open space Nearby Lafayette Reservoir, parks and recreational opportunities A setting that feels removed from the pace of the Bay Area without being removed from it Start With the Land. Create the Rest. Rather than adapting someone else’s home to your life, Ridge Road offers the opportunity to begin with your own vision. Modern or traditional. Expansive or understated. Indoor-outdoor living, a home office, generous entertaining spaces, gardens or quiet places beneath the treesthe possibilities begin with the site and your imagination. Bring your architect, bring your ideas, and explore the opportunity to create a home that is uniquely yours in Lafayette.
Vacant landProperty Type
0.33 acresLot Size
$1,287,879Price/Acres
Listed by Megan Deverel•DRE #01809247• Vanguard Properties
Listed by Kim Mcatee•DRE #01349169• Vanguard Properties
Trails, located between Downtown Lafayette and the Lafayette Reservoir, is a residential and trail-linked Lafayette neighborhood with winding hillside streets and oak-studded open space. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lafayette Reservoir Rim Trail entrance off Mt Diablo Boulevard, where morning walkers, runners, and dog leashes set the tempo. Housing leans toward mid-century ranches and updated California contemporaries, often set back behind mature trees and sloped lots. A short drive away, the Park Theater anchors local nights with indie screenings and community events. Sideboard and Barranco round out the scene with coffee, pastries, and a polished bar-and-kitchen mood. The landscape reads as quiet and outdoors-forward, with daily routines shaped by trailheads and reservoir views.
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Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Approximately 0.33-acre parcel
City street frontage
Sloped-down terrain
Fire hydrant(s) nearby
Near public transit
Home design
Vacant land (unimproved)
Construction
Zoned for residential use
Utilities
Public water available
Public sewer available
Cable availability to be determined
Electric availability to be determined
Gas availability to be determined
Phone availability to be determined
Sale and tax history for Ridge Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41145043
Sep 18, 2026
Listed
$425,000
Aug 14, 2026
Coming Soon
$425,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,052 (+146.2%)
$29,957
2024
$1,645 (+2.1%)
$29,370
2023
$1,611 (+2.1%)
$28,795
2022
$1,579 (+2.3%)
$28,231
2021
$1,544 (+1.5%)
$27,678
2020
$1,521 (+24.6%)
$27,136
2019
$1,221 (+2.3%)
$26,858
2018
$1,193 (−0.7%)
$26,332
2017
$1,201 (+3.4%)
$25,310
2016
$1,162 (+1.9%)
$25,310
2015
$1,140 (+1.3%)
$24,814
2014
$1,125 (+1.2%)
$23,964
2013
$1,112 (+1.7%)
$23,964
2012
$1,094 (+1.3%)
$23,856
2011
$1,080 (+21.0%)
$23,389
2010
$893 (+15.6%)
$22,931
2009
$772 (+1.8%)
$22,760
2008
$758
$22,815
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
0.33 Acres
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Contra Costa County
APN
2340910054
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
R-6
Single-Family Residential District-6
The level land in the city of Lafayette has been substantially developed, and it is necessary for the general welfare of the city to preserve hills and open space, to prevent erosion of creek banks and hillsides, and in general to retain the rural nature of the city. In order to accomplish these ends, it is necessary to prevent the creation of additional residential lots which are smaller than 10,000 sq ft in size. Therefore, although this article prescribes regulations for lots as small as 6,000 sq ft in size, many of which now exist, it requires newly subdivided lots in the R-6 district to contain not less than 10,000 sq ft; and it prohibits the placement of additional land into the R-6 district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
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, 15 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
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Lafayette. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
4.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for Ridge Rd
$422,653
$2,347 under list price of $425K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $875K to $1.8M.