Fabulous, rare 2 acre farm / ranch property!! An architecturally inspired 4,121 sq' single story remodeled home beautifully situated on 2 acres, includes 5 bdrms, 3-1/2 baths, a GYM, an AMAZING kitchn, and fabulous master suite. The kitchen features a Miele double oven, Viking cooktop, built-in custom cabinets w/ refrigerator / freezer, pot filler, prep sink, ample counter space & large island! Handsome hickory flooring & new interior neutral paint accentuate this serene setting, and the expansive master suite graced with an impressive well-equipped full bath & 2 large walk-in closets create a welcome retreat. Pastoral views reveal entertainment space with pool & lush uplit landscape, as well as the expansive beauty of the land & barn. The fabulous BARN is 36x36 with 2 stalls & room for 2 more, plus tons of storage space and a tack room! PLUS a shop next to the barn, a playhouse for the KIDS, 2 WELLS + 5K Storage Tank! BRAND NEW SEPTIC!! Virtual tour here: www.686happyvalley.com
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$852Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Cynthia Dake•DRE #01008010• Keller Williams Tri-Valley
Bought with Jennifer Van Wegen•DRE #01947833• Iron Horse Real Estate
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40909309
Sep 3, 2020
Sold
$2,590,000
$628/sq ft
Jul 9, 2020
Pending
—
Jun 19, 2020
Listed
$2,699,000
$655/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,446 (+3.4%)
$974,178 + $1,844,791
$2,818,969
2024
$32,339 (+1.2%)
$974,178 + $1,844,791
$2,818,969
2023
$31,971 (+6.2%)
$955,080 + $1,808,626
$2,763,706
2022
$30,115 (+2.6%)
$918,000 + $1,723,800
$2,641,800
2021
$29,359 (+204.7%)
$918,000 + $1,723,800
$2,641,800
2020
$9,634 (−1.2%)
$900,000 + $1,690,000
$2,590,000
2019
$9,749 (+2.1%)
$280,593 + $570,706
$851,299
2018
$9,551 (+2.6%)
$275,092 + $559,516
$834,608
2017
$9,305 (+8.3%)
$264,412 + $537,794
$802,206
2016
$8,590 (+1.9%)
$264,412 + $537,794
$802,206
2015
$8,428 (−1.7%)
$259,228 + $527,251
$786,479
2014
$8,578 (−1.6%)
$250,335 + $509,165
$759,500
2013
$8,714 (+2.3%)
$250,335 + $509,165
$759,500
2012
$8,516 (+1.7%)
$249,205 + $506,867
$756,072
2011
$8,374 (+1.4%)
$244,318 + $496,930
$741,248
2010
$8,258 (+11.2%)
$239,528 + $487,187
$726,715
2009
$7,428 (+10.8%)
$237,739 + $483,547
$721,286
2008
$6,701
$238,305 + $416,008
$654,313
Tax history for 686 Happy Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,446 (+3.4%)
$974,178 + $1,844,791
$2,818,969
2024
$32,339 (+1.2%)
$974,178 + $1,844,791
$2,818,969
2023
$31,971 (+6.2%)
$955,080 + $1,808,626
$2,763,706
2022
$30,115 (+2.6%)
$918,000 + $1,723,800
$2,641,800
2021
$29,359 (+204.7%)
$918,000 + $1,723,800
$2,641,800
2020
$9,634 (−1.2%)
$900,000 + $1,690,000
$2,590,000
2019
$9,749 (+2.1%)
$280,593 + $570,706
$851,299
2018
$9,551 (+2.6%)
$275,092 + $559,516
$834,608
2017
$9,305 (+8.3%)
$264,412 + $537,794
$802,206
2016
$8,590 (+1.9%)
$264,412 + $537,794
$802,206
2015
$8,428 (−1.7%)
$259,228 + $527,251
$786,479
2014
$8,578 (−1.6%)
$250,335 + $509,165
$759,500
2013
$8,714 (+2.3%)
$250,335 + $509,165
$759,500
2012
$8,516 (+1.7%)
$249,205 + $506,867
$756,072
2011
$8,374 (+1.4%)
$244,318 + $496,930
$741,248
2010
$8,258 (+11.2%)
$239,528 + $487,187
$726,715
2009
$7,428 (+10.8%)
$237,739 + $483,547
$721,286
2008
$6,701
$238,305 + $416,008
$654,313
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
4,323
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
949 000701403
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residence Districts
Single-family residence districts, hereinafter designated as R-1 districts, are established to provide for and protect established neighborhoods of one-family dwellings, and to provide space in suitable locations for additional development of this kind, together with appropriate community facilities and allowance for restricted interim cultivation of the soil compatible with such low-density residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Dec 31, 2025 • Final
Building
Legalize an existing unpermitted shed and construct an addition to it. Construct an addition to a second, existing permitted shed.
Addition
ADU
Jun 12, 2023 • Final
Building
Remodel a single-family home. Work includes remodeling an existing hallway bathroom and replacing a bearing wall with an engineered beam, posts, and footing to convert two bedrooms into a single bedroom, a new bathroom, and a walk-in closet. Install a shearwall and a ceiling beam to support the roof.
Bathroom
Remodel
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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Side Yard Access, Guest, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Dining Area, Family Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Rec/Rumpus Room, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2020. This data may not match public records. Learn more.