970 Second St

1,731 Sq. Ft.
$1,069 / Sq. Ft.
1,731
Sq. Ft.
$1,069
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Discover modern elegance in this beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home, ideally positioned in one of Lafayette’s most desirable neighborhoods. Updated in 2018, the residence features a contemporary kitchen complete with a premium Jenn-Air appliance package, stylish bathrooms, and gleaming hardwood floors. The dining area is enhanced by custom shelving, offering both charm and functionality. Adding to the versatility, a detached studio with its own bathroom and private entrance serves as...Discover modern elegance in this beautifully remodeled 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home, ideally positioned in one of Lafayette’s most desirable neighborhoods. Updated in 2018, the residence features a contemporary kitchen complete with a premium Jenn-Air appliance package, stylish bathrooms, and gleaming hardwood floors. The dining area is enhanced by custom shelving, offering both charm and functionality. Adding to the versatility, a detached studio with its own bathroom and private entrance serves as an ideal space for a home office, guest suite, or creative studio. The property spans two lots—with an additional vacant lot equal in size to the main lot—providing ample opportunities for further expansion or landscaping. The garage is equipped with a ChargePoint EV charger. Located just moments from schools, scenic trails, and downtown amenities, this home perfectly blends contemporary updates with an unbeatable location.

Property Details for 970 Second Street

City
LAFAYETTE
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
TRAIL
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Ranch
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage
LISTING UPDATED: 04/24/2025 03:00 AM

Property Details for 970 Second Street

StatusSold
MLS #41090097
Days on Compass8
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1946
Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,500 SF
CountyContra Costa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Paddy Kehoe, DRE #01894345

Sold By Vanguard Properties, Kim McAtee, DRE #01349169

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Building Information for 970 Second Street

Stories-Year Built1946Building Size-Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,500 SF

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Principal and Interest

$9,017

Property Taxes

$117

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 970 Second Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • FIREPLACES: None
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile, Carpet
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Pool Type: Possible Pool Site, None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Studio
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 1 Zone A/C
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Energy Saving Feature: Thermostat, Water Heater
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector, All Public Utilities, Natural Gas Connected
  • City Transfer Tax: No
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Composition Shingles, Stone
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 13500
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 13500.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1731
  • Stories: Other
  • Street Level: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, No Steps to Entry, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Back Yard Fence
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Acres: 0.32
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Moraga Blvd. to 2nd St.
  • FIPS Code: 06013
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: CONTRA COSTA
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No

Property History for 970 Second Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 23, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #41090097

$1,850,000
Apr 23, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #CC41090097

$1,850,000
Apr 23, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41090097

$1,850,000
Apr 15, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1556030102

$1,850,000
Mar 28, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41090097

Mar 28, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #CC41090097

Mar 27, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #41090097

Mar 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41090097

$1,650,000
Mar 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41090097

$1,650,000
Mar 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41090097

$1,650,000
Oct 4, 2017

Sold

RESFAR #40795321

$1,182,500
Oct 4, 2017

Sold

MLSListings #CC40795321

$1,182,500
Oct 4, 2017

Sold

EBRD #40795321

$1,182,500
Sep 16, 2017

Pending

MLSListings #CC40795321

Sep 16, 2017

Pending

EBRD #40795321

Sep 16, 2017

Pending

RESFAR #40795321

Aug 31, 2017

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40795321

$1,150,000
Aug 31, 2017

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40795321

$1,150,000
Aug 31, 2017

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC40795321

$1,150,000
Jun 28, 2013

Sold

MLSListings #CC40615231

$865,000
Jun 28, 2013

Sold

EBRD #40615231

$865,000
Jun 6, 2013

Pending

MLSListings #CC40615231

Jun 6, 2013

Pending

EBRD #40615231

May 17, 2013

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC40615231

$865,000
May 17, 2013

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40615231

$865,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/23/2025

Sold

CRMLS #41090097

$1,850,000
04/23/2025

Sold

MLSListings #CC41090097

$1,850,000
04/23/2025

Sold

EBRD #41090097

$1,850,000
04/15/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1556030102

$1,850,000
03/28/2025

Pending

EBRD #41090097

03/28/2025

Pending

MLSListings #CC41090097

03/27/2025

Pending

CRMLS #41090097

03/20/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC41090097

$1,650,000
03/20/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41090097

$1,650,000
03/20/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41090097

$1,650,000
10/04/2017

Sold

RESFAR #40795321

$1,182,500
10/04/2017

Sold

MLSListings #CC40795321

$1,182,500
10/04/2017

Sold

EBRD #40795321

$1,182,500
09/16/2017

Pending

MLSListings #CC40795321

09/16/2017

Pending

EBRD #40795321

09/16/2017

Pending

RESFAR #40795321

08/31/2017

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40795321

$1,150,000
08/31/2017

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40795321

$1,150,000
08/31/2017

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC40795321

$1,150,000
06/28/2013

Sold

MLSListings #CC40615231

$865,000
06/28/2013

Sold

EBRD #40615231

$865,000
06/06/2013

Pending

MLSListings #CC40615231

06/06/2013

Pending

EBRD #40615231

05/17/2013

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #CC40615231

$865,000
05/17/2013

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40615231

$865,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 970 Second Street

Taxable ValueLand$5,687Additions-Total$5,687
Tax Record2025$1,407 ($117 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size6,750 SqFtStyleResidentialZoningC1CountyCONTRA COSTAAPN233-051-007-0

Schools near 970 Second Street

This home is within Acalanes Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lafayette Elementary School
PublicK to 5

M. H. Stanley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Acalanes High School
Public9 to 12

Acalanes Center For Independent Study
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Paddy Kehoe, DRE #01894345

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