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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1142 Upper Happy Valley Rd
General
- Sold For: $2,175,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MAX
- MLS ID: 41101610
- Added to Site: 216 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Interior Features: Dining Area, Family Room, Counter - Solid Surface, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Brick, Family Room, Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths, Granite, Stone
- Primary Bathroom: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Double Vanity, Stone, Window
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Solid Surface Counter, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
- Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Parking
- Parking Features: Carport
Location
- Area: Listing
- County: Contra Costa
- Subdivision: Happy Valley
- Driving Directions: Happy Valley Rd to Upper Happy Valley Rd
School Information
- School District: Lafayette (925) 280-3900
- Elem School District: Lafayette (925) 280-3900
- High School District: Acalanes (925) 280-3900
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition Shingles
- Stories/Levels: One Story
- Living Area: 2,175 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1946
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.45
- Lot Dimensions: 19602
- Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot, Rectangular Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Private
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,055
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 2461520146
Listed by Village Associates Real Estate, Ashley Battersby
Sold by Compass, Stephanie Mull
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Schools
Schools serving 1142 Upper Happy Valley Rd
School Districts:Acalanes Union High School District, Lafayette Elementary School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Happy Valley Elementary School, Lafayette, CA 3855 Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 94549 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
M. H. Stanley Middle School 3455 School Street, Lafayette, CA 94549 | 6-8 | 2.1 mi |
Acalanes High School 1200 Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette, CA 94549 | 9-12 | 2.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1142 Upper Happy Valley Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/07/2025
Sold
$2,175,000
-5.23%
MLS
6/16/2025
Listed
$2,295,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1142 Upper Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549 (MLS# 41101610) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,175,000 on July 07, 2025. Want to learn more about 1142 Upper Happy Valley Rd? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lafayette? You can browse all Lafayette real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

