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Last Sold Price
5 beds6,299 sqft
257 Covington Rd, Los Altos, CA 94024
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.94 acresLot Size
1958Year Built
$968/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautifully Remodeled/Expanded within the last 5 years with modern sophistication and timeless style. 5 bedrooms, 5 baths in the Main house consisting of approximately 5,550 square feet plus a 2 bedroom, 2 bath guest house of 749 approximate square feet. Open great room/kitchen with soaring two story ceilings, walls of glass, white oak wide plank flooring, slide away fully retractable glass doors opening onto spacious rear deck, large patio area for entertaining plus newer pool with automatic cover....Beautifully Remodeled/Expanded within the last 5 years with modern sophistication and timeless style. 5 bedrooms, 5 baths in the Main house consisting of approximately 5,550 square feet plus a 2 bedroom, 2 bath guest house of 749 approximate square feet. Open great room/kitchen with soaring two story ceilings, walls of glass, white oak wide plank flooring, slide away fully retractable glass doors opening onto spacious rear deck, large patio area for entertaining plus newer pool with automatic cover. Kitchen features custom cabinetry, center island with Wolf 6 burner gas cooktop, double Wolf ovens with convection, 2 dishwashers, Viking trash compactor, spacious master suite with walk in closet, master bath with jetted tub, separate shower, dual vanities and side door to side yard with covered spa. Bonus spaces include library, home fitness center, separate family room, bonus craft/hobby/music room, bonus homework/play room, private rear gardens with mature trees and expansive lawns.
  • Listed by: Marc Roos DRE #01128822 Brokerage DRE #02101181 • Sereno Group 650-207-0226
Listing closed: 03/20/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MLSListings, MLS#: ML81640591

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$6,550,000

Avg days on market

60

Sale-to-list ratio

93.3%

Los Altos, CA

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Property Information for 257 Covington Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Single-Family Homes / Detached
  • MLS City Name: LOS ALTOS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 6
  • View: Mountains
  • Cross Street: Bellevue
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Lot Size: 0.94 AC / 40,846 SF
Features
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Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Great Room, Guest House, In-Law Unit, Laundry Room, Library, Office Area, Storage
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Granite, Outside Access, Shower and Tub, Skylight, Stall Shower, Stone, Tile, Tub, Tub with Jets
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Family Room, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker, Island, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Pantry, Refrigerator, Skylight, Trash Compactor
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 5
Features
  • Amenities: High Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet
  • Communications: Audio / Video Prewired, Cable TV
  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Tankless Water Heater, Thermostat Controller
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Laundry: Tub / Sink, Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 6299
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Type: Pool - Cover, Pool - In Ground, Spa / Hot Tub
  • Security Features: Security Alarm
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central AC, Multi-Zone
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas, Heating - 2+ Zones
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Exterior: Dual Pane Windows
  • Area Text: South of El Monte
  • Roof: Composition
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 257
  • Street Name: Covington
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 214
Second Unit Information
  • Second Unit Description: 2 bed, 2 bath
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 6299
  • Structure SqFt Source: Other
  • Age: 59
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: R110
Location Information
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Incorporated: No
  • Parcel Number: 189-57-003
  • County Name: Santa Clara
  • City Name: LOS ALTOS
  • City Postal ID: 28
  • Postal Code: 94024
  • Elementary School: 130
  • Elementary School District: 460
  • Middle School Text: Georgina P. Blach Intermediate
  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • High School Text: Los Altos High
Lot Information
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .94
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Other
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Deck, Fenced, Fire Pit, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn

Property History for 257 Covington Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 20, 2017

Sold

MLSListings #ML81640591

$6,100,000—
Mar 20, 2017

Sold

EBRD #ML81640591

$6,100,000—
Mar 7, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #590470684

$6,100,000

+10.5% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/20/2017

Sold

MLSListings #ML81640591

$6,100,000
03/20/2017

Sold

EBRD #ML81640591

$6,100,000
03/07/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #590470684

$6,100,000

+10.5% / yr

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

Public Records for 257 Covington Road

Taxable ValueLand$4,735,188Additions$2,485,971Total$7,221,159
Tax Record2025$85,727 ($7,144 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths7Total Finished SqFt5,776 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,776 SqFtStories1Lot Size28,310 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958Year Renovated1958ZoningR110CountySANTA CLARAAPN189-57-003

Schools near 257 Covington Road

This home is within Los Altos Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Covington Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Los Altos High School
Public9 to 12

Alta Vista High School
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 257 Covington Road, Los Altos, CA 94024
$6,100,000
5
6,299
40,846
$2,217,000
5
5.5
4,685
26,400
$1,740,000
5
–
4,100
24,000
$2,217,000
4
2,692
0
$1,900,000
4
2,476
20,300
–
3
2
2,827
33,891

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