Storybook cottage in vibrant downtown Lafayette! Charm and character abound in this court location, tucked away with spectacular gardens and outdoor setting. Wonderful curb appeal with brick walkway and front porch. Bright and sunny living room with spanning corner windows and a gas burning stove. Oak hardwood floors extend throughout the main level living spaces and bedrooms. Dining room features a modern chandelier and true divided light windows. White kitchen with stainless steel appliances include Fisher & Paykel refrigerator, GE gas stove, LG microwave, dishwasher, double sink, and a glass French door to the backyard. Efficient mini split cooling and heating. 1st bedroom makes a great office, with double glass French doors to the lovely backyard, a closet and modern lighting. Primary bedroom has two walls of closets and large windows, also with its own mini split. Bathroom features granite tile, pedestal sink and stall shower. Upstairs offers a fun bonus flex space, useful as a bedroom, playroom, yoga room, or den. Enchanting backyard features a large gravel patio with multiple seating areas, stunning mature trees and plantings, including an exquisite tulip tree providing shade and beautiful bright blossoms. Garage with restored carriage style doors, laundry area with washer dryer and sink, and workshop space. Driveway/patio plus 2 carport spaces. HOA dues cover exterior maintenance, roof, fences, front landscaping and hazard insurance (dogs not allowed). Convenient to everything that Lafayette has to offer. Walk to Trader Joes and other favorite shopping and dining options, close to the Lafayette Reservoir, commute access with BART just 0.4mi away. Highly acclaimed Lafayette schools are nearby: Lafayette Elementary (0.7mi), Stanley Middle (0.9mi) and Acalanes High School (2.3mi). This home offers a Walk score of 82: Very Walkable! Please park only in 2 carport spaces closest to house when viewing, or on Mountain View Dr.
For sale
$850,000
3 Songbird Ct, Lafayette, CA 94549
2beds
815sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
2,613 Square Feet Lot
$827,800 Zestimate®
$1,043/sqft
$663/mo HOA
What's special
Modern lightingGas burning stoveWorkshop spaceGe gas stoveFisher and paykel refrigeratorLg microwaveTrue divided light windows
- 14 days |
- 3,770 |
- 242 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ashley Battersby DRE #01407784 925-323-9955,
Village Associates Real Estate
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41139223
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry, Loft
Bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- MultiUnits
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s), Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Garage, Sink
Features
- Formal Dining Room, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 815
- Total interior livable area: 815 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 2,613 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 2413000049
- 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: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Downtown Laf
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Other
- Services included: Common Area Maint, Earthquake Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Insurance, Trash, Maintenance Grounds
- HOA fee: $663 monthly
- HOA name: NOT LISTED
- HOA phone: 925-818-2637
Location
- Region: Lafayette
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,043/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $810,739
- Annual tax amount: $10,934
- Date on market: 6/22/2026
Estimated market value
$827,800
$786,000 - $869,000
$3,491/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $850,000+13.5%$1,043/sqft |
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| 9/28/2020 | Sold | $749,000$919/sqft |
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| 8/27/2020 | Pending sale | $749,000$919/sqft |
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| 8/13/2020 | Price change | $749,000-6.3%$919/sqft |
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| 7/30/2020 | Listed for sale | $799,000+158.6%$980/sqft |
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| 9/29/2009 | Sold | $309,000-15.4%$379/sqft |
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| 12/15/2008 | Sold | $365,389+0.1%$448/sqft |
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| 11/20/2002 | Sold | $365,000+12.7%$448/sqft |
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| 1/26/2001 | Sold | $324,000+62.8%$398/sqft |
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| 8/29/1997 | Sold | $199,000$244/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,934 +1.8% | $810,739 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,745 +1.9% | $794,843 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,549 +1.6% | $779,259 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,386 +3% | $763,980 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,087 +71% | $749,000 +105.4% |
| 2020 | $5,898 +6.1% | $364,702 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,560 +3.5% | $357,552 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,370 +2.3% | $350,542 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,250 +1.8% | $343,669 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,157 +4.3% | $336,931 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,944 | $331,871 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,944 | $325,371 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $323,902 +12.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $287,500 -7.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $311,326 +4.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $297,500 -10.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $332,500 -16.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $397,500 +0.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $394,568 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $386,832 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $379,248 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $371,813 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $365,000 +10.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $330,480 +56.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $210,873 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 94549
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lafayette Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10M. H. Stanley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Acalanes High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Lafayette (925) 280-3900
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