First time on the market in over 50 years, 3806 Palo Alto Drive presents a rare opportunity to own a classic mid-century home in Lafayette’s highly sought-after Happy Valley neighborhood. Built in 1961, this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers iconic architectural features including vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, walls of windows and expansive sliding doors that seamlessly connect the indoors to the front and side decks and to the stunning backyard with a sparkling pool beyond. Set on a beautifully landscaped lot, the home invites indoor-outdoor living with abundant natural light and serene views from nearly every room. The freshly painted bedrooms provide a bright, inviting canvas, while the original layout offers the perfect opportunity to reimagine and personalize your dream kitchen and primary suite. Located in one of Lafayette’s most desirable enclaves - known for its quiet charm, excellent schools, and close proximity to downtown and BART - this is a timeless property with unmatched potential. Don’t miss this once-in-a-generation opportunity to make a mid-century masterpiece your own. Don’t miss this once-in-a-generation opportunity to make a mid-century masterpiece your own.
Sold for $2,300,000
$2,300,000
3806 Palo Alto Dr, Lafayette, CA 94549
4beds
2,298sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
0.53 Acres Lot
$2,277,300 Zestimate®
$1,001/sqft
$7,855 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,277,300
$2.05M - $2.55M
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Walls of windowsAbundant natural lightFreshly painted bedroomsSerene viewsBeautifully landscaped lotExpansive sliding doorsHardwood floors
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Listed by:
Kaaren Brickman DRE #01932119 925-351-5049,
Dudum Real Estate Group,
Lauren Woolsey DRE #01940797 925-899-9837,
Dudum Real Estate Group
Bought with:
Wendy Means, DRE #01913149
Dudum Real Estate Group
Source: CCAR,MLS#: 41104540
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Main Entry, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Oven Built-in, Skylight(s)
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Oven
- Laundry: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,298
- Total interior livable area: 2,298 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Private Entrance
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Outdoor Pool
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Size: 0.53 Acres
- Features: Premium Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 2440230171
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid Century Modern
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Happy Valley
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lafayette
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,001/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $239,812
- Annual tax amount: $4,772
- Date on market: 7/11/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2025 | Sold | $2,300,000-11.4%$1,001/sqft |
Source:  CCAR #41104540 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2025 | Pending sale | $2,595,000$1,129/sqft |
Source: CCAR #41104540 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,595,000$1,129/sqft |
Source: CCAR #41104540 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,772 +1.8% | $239,812 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,687 +2.1% | $235,111 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,589 +1.6% | $230,502 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,516 +2.9% | $225,983 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,388 +1.5% | $221,553 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,322 +8% | $219,282 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,000 +3.5% | $214,983 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,866 +2.5% | $210,768 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,773 +1.8% | $206,636 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,705 +4.7% | $202,585 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,540 | $199,543 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,540 | $195,635 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $194,752 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $190,934 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $187,191 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $185,793 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $186,235 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $182,584 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $179,005 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $175,496 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $172,056 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $168,684 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $165,593 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $162,347 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $159,164 |
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Neighborhood: 94549
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Happy Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10M. H. Stanley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 10/10Acalanes High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 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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