Happy Valley Country Retreat. Filled with warmth & characteristic charm, this single level ranch style home enjoys a large, level parcel in a premium location. Exceptional outdoor spaces bring a serene natural setting with gardens, a huge lawn, multiple paver patios & mature landscaping with a variety of fruit trees. A separate 340± sq ft guest house with full bath adds flexibility—ideal for guests, a home office, or creative studio (currently not heated). The home exudes comfort and quality. Renovated throughout, it features Andersen wood-framed windows & glass doors, stylish lighting & hardware, thoughtfully updates. Glass doors in each living space provide seamless indoor/outdoor living, with access to special outdoor spaces off of each room. Oak hardwood & stone floors run throughout the spacious, light-filled living areas. The primary suite is a peaceful retreat with a walk-in closet & a sliding glass door opening to the garden. Mature gardens & trees include fig, pear, apple, persimmon, olive, citrus, dogwood, sycamore, hydrangea, jade, raised vegetable bed & rose garden. Top location in desirable Happy Valley. Walking path makes a 5 mi loop & offers walking/biking access to Happy Valley Elementary (1.1 mi) & vibrant downtown. Highly acclaimed schools, Hwy 24 & Bart nearby.
Sold for $2,175,000 on 07/07/25
$2,175,000
1142 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
3beds
2,175sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
0.45 Acres Lot
$2,121,600 Zestimate®
$1,000/sqft
$6,558 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,121,600
$1.91M - $2.35M
$6,558/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 14, 2025 at 11:34am
Listed by:
Ashley Battersby DRE #01407784 925-323-9955,
Village Associates Real Estate
Bought with:
Stephanie Mull, DRE #01955633
Compass
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41101610
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths, Granite, Stone, Stall Shower, Window
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Cabinets
Features
- Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Family Room, Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,175
- Total interior livable area: 2,175 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Garden, Garden/Play
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Level, Premium Lot, Rectangular Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 2461520146
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lafayette
- Subdivision: Happy Valley
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2025 | Sold | $2,175,000-5.2%$1,000/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41101610 | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Pending sale | $2,295,000$1,055/sqft |
Source: CCAR #41101610 | ||
| 6/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,295,000+400%$1,055/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41101610 | ||
| 7/26/1996 | Sold | $459,000+26.6%$211/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 8/7/1995 | Sold | $362,500$167/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,795 +1.9% | $741,753 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,632 -11.5% | $727,210 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,759 +1.6% | $712,952 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94549
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Happy Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10M. H. Stanley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 10/10Acalanes High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Lafayette (925) 280-3900
Source: CCAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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