With commanding views of Mt. Diablo and the Lafayette Reservoir, 1154 Brown Avenue is a unique retreat perched in the hills above downtown Lafayette. The mid-century home features distinctive floor to ceiling windows in the living room, looking out towards the oak-covered hillsides. The home has been lovingly updated over the years, including a custom kitchen designed by Wendi Zampino at Home Systems. The spacious, single-level floorpan includes a large primary suite, with walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom. Outside, the home flows onto a large deck, perfect for al fresco dining while enjoying the stunning views. The expansive property includes a grove of mature olive trees which can be harvested to produce your own olive oil! Additional features and updates include hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, fresh interior/exterior paint, laundry room, art studio, and two bays of solar panels with backup battery. Just minutes from downtown Lafayette, Hwy 24 and BART. Feeds to award winning Happy Valley Elementary, Stanley Middle School and Acalanes High School.
Sold for $1,375,000
$1,375,000
1154 Brown Ave, Lafayette, CA 94549
3beds
2,087sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
1.35 Acres Lot
$1,340,500 Zestimate®
$659/sqft
$6,725 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,340,500
$1.21M - $1.49M
$6,725/mo
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Listed by:
Matthew Boone DRE #02150676 925-212-2812,
Compass,
Daniel Fitzpatrick DRE #01892947 925-282-0483,
Compass
Bought with:
Paddy Kehoe, DRE #01894345
Compass
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41112369
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Dryer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,087
- Total interior livable area: 2,087 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 1.35 Acres
- Features: Sloped Down, Back Yard, Side Yard, Yard Space
Details
- Parcel number: 2320900224
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lafayette
- Subdivision: Happy Valley
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,750 annually
- Amenities included: See Remarks
- Services included: Street
- Association name: CALL LISTING AGENT
- Association phone: 925-872-1544
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2025 | Sold | $1,375,000+1.9%$659/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41112369 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Pending sale | $1,349,000+222%$646/sqft |
Source: CCAR #41112369 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/1998 | Sold | $418,936$201/sqft |
Source: CCAR #10257317 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,225 +1.9% | $656,695 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,073 +1.9% | $643,820 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,923 +1.5% | $631,197 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,803 +3.1% | $618,821 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,569 +0.2% | $606,688 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,556 -3.2% | $600,468 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,802 +2.7% | $588,695 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,598 +10.7% | $577,153 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,865 -41.6% | $565,838 +2% |
| 2016 | $11,755 +81.9% | $554,744 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,461 | $546,412 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,461 | $535,710 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $533,290 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $522,834 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $512,583 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $508,753 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $509,963 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $499,965 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $490,163 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $480,553 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $471,131 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $461,894 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $453,429 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $444,539 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $435,823 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Brown Avenue
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Happy Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 8/10M. H. Stanley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10Acalanes High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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