An enchantingly situated garden home! Up the private drive this east facing single level 4 bedroom 2 bath sanctuary enjoys the privacy and convenience of Pleasanton’s elegant countryside living at its best. An entertainers delight, the front of the home, bordered by a wall of floor to ceiling paneled windows, consists of a spacious living and dining room both with hard wood floors joined by tiled eat in kitchen.Family room opens to a gorgeous redwood deck with views of lush vegetation.The dining/great room with vaulted ceiling boasts a bay window , a built in china cabinet, wine bar, an entertainment center and laundry closet . Adjacent to living area is high ceiling lounge area which connects 4 carpeted spacious bedrooms including primary ensuite, a hall bathroom and 2 separate built in cabinets. Three auxiliary buildings off courtyard in the rear. Present use 1)Library, 2)guest room with kitchenette & 3) 1B/1B guest house.2 car garage.Solar owned .Top ranked Pleasanton schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
1.14 acresLot Size
$951Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Karen Risdon•DRE #01423873• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Bhupinder Dev•DRE #01130627• Akaal Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40993021
Jul 26, 2022
Sold
$2,000,000
$909/sq ft
Jun 22, 2022
Pending
—
May 21, 2022
Listed
$1,999,888
$909/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,901 (+3.8%)
$1,206,864 + $880,770
$2,087,634
2024
$24,001 (+1.2%)
$1,206,864 + $880,770
$2,087,634
2023
$23,727 (+526.8%)
$1,183,200 + $856,800
$2,040,000
2022
$3,785 (+2.7%)
$206,440 + $123,725
$330,165
2021
$3,686 (+2.9%)
$206,440 + $123,725
$330,165
2020
$3,583 (−1.0%)
$202,393 + $121,299
$323,692
2019
$3,619 (+2.1%)
$200,318 + $115,107
$315,425
2018
$3,545 (+2.6%)
$196,390 + $112,851
$309,241
2017
$3,453 (+8.5%)
$188,765 + $108,469
$297,234
2016
$3,183 (+1.9%)
$188,765 + $108,469
$297,234
2015
$3,123 (−1.6%)
$185,065 + $106,343
$291,408
2014
$3,175 (−1.4%)
$178,715 + $102,694
$281,409
2013
$3,219 (+2.4%)
$178,715 + $102,694
$281,409
2012
$3,145 (+1.7%)
$177,907 + $102,230
$280,137
2011
$3,091 (+1.4%)
$174,420 + $100,226
$274,646
2010
$3,048 (+0.6%)
$171,000 + $98,261
$269,261
2009
$3,030 (+2.5%)
$169,722 + $97,527
$267,249
2008
$2,956
$170,125 + $97,758
$267,883
Tax history for 948 Happy Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,901 (+3.8%)
$1,206,864 + $880,770
$2,087,634
2024
$24,001 (+1.2%)
$1,206,864 + $880,770
$2,087,634
2023
$23,727 (+526.8%)
$1,183,200 + $856,800
$2,040,000
2022
$3,785 (+2.7%)
$206,440 + $123,725
$330,165
2021
$3,686 (+2.9%)
$206,440 + $123,725
$330,165
2020
$3,583 (−1.0%)
$202,393 + $121,299
$323,692
2019
$3,619 (+2.1%)
$200,318 + $115,107
$315,425
2018
$3,545 (+2.6%)
$196,390 + $112,851
$309,241
2017
$3,453 (+8.5%)
$188,765 + $108,469
$297,234
2016
$3,183 (+1.9%)
$188,765 + $108,469
$297,234
2015
$3,123 (−1.6%)
$185,065 + $106,343
$291,408
2014
$3,175 (−1.4%)
$178,715 + $102,694
$281,409
2013
$3,219 (+2.4%)
$178,715 + $102,694
$281,409
2012
$3,145 (+1.7%)
$177,907 + $102,230
$280,137
2011
$3,091 (+1.4%)
$174,420 + $100,226
$274,646
2010
$3,048 (+0.6%)
$171,000 + $98,261
$269,261
2009
$3,030 (+2.5%)
$169,722 + $97,527
$267,249
2008
$2,956
$170,125 + $97,758
$267,883
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
49,658
Year renovated
2024
Sq. Ft.
2,200
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
949 000701100
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
Yes
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Jan 1, 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
Oct 19, 2020 • Final
Building
Install a generator and an automatic transfer switch.
Generator
Aug 21, 2020 • Final
Building
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system on a residential building.
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.
2 Baths, 4 Bedrooms, Laundry Facility, 1 Master Bed Suite
Location Information
Directions to Property: 680.SUNOL.FOOTHILL
Cross Street: FOOTHILL
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,200
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 1.14 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Alameda County
APN: 949 000701100
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green
Home facts updated by owner on Jan 1, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Point of Sale Ordinance
Natural Hazard Disclosure
Pest Control Report, Roof Inspection, Septic System Report, Preliminary Title Report, Property Inspection, Sewer or Septic Report, Transfer Disclosr Statmnt, Water Test Log(s), Well Report, Well-Test GPM
Listing Information
Commission to Selling Office: 2.5
Possession: Seller Rent Back
Selling Office Information
Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Around this home
Schools
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Pleasanton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
7/10
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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
5/10 Fire Factor
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 96° 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, 15 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Pleasanton, CA • 94566
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.4 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.4 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$2.07M – $2.51M
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