3806 Palo Alto Dr

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.

Current Status

New

Original Price

$2,595,000

List Price

$2,595,000

On Market Date

Jul 11, 2025

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Happy Valley

Zip Code

94549

MLS ID

41104540

APN

2440230171

Year Built

1961

Stories in Building

2

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

CONTRA COSTA

Bed

4

Bath

3

Parking

0

Carport

SQ FT

2,298

SQ FT Source

Public Records

Lot SQ FT

23,100.0

Lot Acres

0.53 Acres

Pool Info

In Ground, Outdoor Pool

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Electric Range, Oven, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Oven Built-in, Skylight(s)

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Nat Hazard Disclosure, Other - Call/See Agent

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance

Flooring

Tile, Wood

Foundation

Fire Place

Living Room

Heating

Forced Air

Laundry

Hookups Only, Laundry Room

Upper Level

4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1

Main Level

Main Entry

Views

Hills

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Mid Century Modern

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance

Location

Premium Lot

Roof

Other

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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