Melanie Tan
DRE #02250755“I help Bay Area buyers and sellers make confident moves with the latest market data, real local expertise, and the patience to find what's actually right for you, not the fastest close.”
DRE #02250755“I help Bay Area buyers and sellers make confident moves with the latest market data, real local expertise, and the patience to find what's actually right for you, not the fastest close.”
Data through Mar 2026
Upper Happy Valley is shifting toward buyers. Here's where things stand:
Based on 6 homes sold in March 2026. Includes all residential types (SFH, condo, townhouse, multi-family, and others). Enough to see the trend, but individual sales still move the median. Updated weekly.
Data through March 2026
See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in Upper Happy Valley.
Includes principal, interest, estimated CA property tax (~1.25%), and estimated insurance (~$2,200/yr). HOA fees not included.
Upper Happy Valley, Lafayette currently leans toward buyers. Homes are sitting longer and sellers are more open to negotiation. It is a good time to take your time, request contingencies, and consider offering below asking.
At $3.75M, Upper Happy Valley, Lafayette's median sits about 100% above the Bay Area average of $1.88M. Upper Happy Valley, Lafayette is on the higher end of the regional market.
Within Lafayette, this area trades about 50% above the city-wide median of $2.50M.
Upper Happy Valley, Lafayette currently leans toward buyers:
Buyer strategy: a well-structured offer near or below list price has a good chance of success.
At $3.75M with 20% down at 6.53%, your estimated total monthly cost is approximately $23,111:
HOA fees are extra.
→“Mel did an amazing job helping us buy our first home. When we first met her, we had done literally zero of the steps needed to buy a house, and 28 days later we closed.”
“I work in commercial real estate with many different agents and I can proudly say that Mel is above the rest.”
“Working with Mel was the best decision I made in my home-buying journey. She was incredibly patient, taking the time to explain every detail of the process to me.”
“Mel did an incredible job helping me find and purchase my first home! She was very responsive, professional, and knowledgeable.”
“Working with Mel was a fantastic experience from start to finish. We were immediately impressed by her active listening and her ability to translate our needs.”
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