781 Covington Rd

Los Altos, CA 94024

$4,198,000
Price
5
Beds
3,044 Sq. Ft.
$1,379 / Sq. Ft.
3,044
Sq. Ft.
$1,379
per Sq. Ft.
Pending ( Do Not Show )
Pending ( Do Not Show )

Description

Exceptional dual-living opportunity in highly desirable South Los Altos! This unique property offers incredible versatility with a main single-story residence featuring a 3-car garage, plus a completely separate living unit above the garage. Perfect for multi-generational families, au pair accommodations, home office retreat, or rental income potential. Unbeatable location just minutes from Downtown Los Altos' boutique shops and acclaimed dining, plus convenient access to Rancho Shopping Center,...Exceptional dual-living opportunity in highly desirable South Los Altos! This unique property offers incredible versatility with a main single-story residence featuring a 3-car garage, plus a completely separate living unit above the garage. Perfect for multi-generational families, au pair accommodations, home office retreat, or rental income potential. Unbeatable location just minutes from Downtown Los Altos' boutique shops and acclaimed dining, plus convenient access to Rancho Shopping Center, Peet's Coffee, and the beloved Draeger's Market. Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Heritage Oaks Park, Cuesta Park, and the renowned hiking trails at Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. Golf enthusiasts can tee off at the exclusive Los Altos Golf & Country Club nearby. Excellent schools include top-rated Springer Elementary, Blach Intermediate, and Mountain View High School (buyer to verify enrollment). Commuter's dream with seamless access to Foothill Expressway and major highways 280/85 for Silicon Valley connectivity. Don't miss this rare find combining prime location, flexible living options, and Los Altos prestige!

Property Details for 781 Covington Road

MLS City Name
LOS ALTOS
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
3
Cross Street
Springer
LISTING UPDATED: 12/11/2025 03:48 PM

Property Details for 781 Covington Road

StatusPending ( Do Not Show )
MLS #ML82022721
Days on Compass77
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1948
Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,626 SF
CountySanta Clara County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Rainmaker Real Estate, Alex Wang, DRE #01351503; Rainmaker Real Estate, Yao Li, DRE #02234683
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Building Information for 781 Covington Road

Stories-Year Built1948Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,626 SF

Payment Calculator

$23,079 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$20,744

Property Taxes

$2,335

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 781 Covington Road

Features
Room Information
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 3
Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Living SqFt: 3044
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer Connected, Sewer in Street
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage
  • Garage Max: 3
  • Garage Min: 3
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: South of El Monte
  • Roof: Composition
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 781
  • Street Name: Covington
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 214
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Structure SqFt: 3044
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 77
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: R110
Location Information
  • Parcel Number: 189-20-008
  • County Name: Santa Clara
  • City Name: LOS ALTOS
  • City Postal ID: 28
  • Postal Code: 94024
  • Elementary School: 137
  • Elementary School District: 460
  • Middle School Text: Georgina P. Blach Intermediate
  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • High School Text: Mountain View High
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .24
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor

Property History for 781 Covington Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 10, 2025

Pending

EBRD #ML82022721

—
Dec 10, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #ML82022721

—
Dec 2, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82022721

$4,198,000—
Dec 2, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82022721

$4,198,000—
Sep 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82022721

$4,688,000—
Sep 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82022721

$4,688,000—
Mar 16, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #152833846

$1,642,000

+12.2% / yr

Mar 16, 2005

Sold

EBRD #ML80508851

$1,642,000—
Mar 16, 2005

Sold

MLSListings #ML80508851

$1,642,000—
Mar 4, 2005

Pending

EBRD #ML80508851

—
Mar 4, 2005

Pending

MLSListings #ML80508851

—
Feb 25, 2005

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80508851

$1,695,000—
Feb 25, 2005

Expired

EBRD #ML80431342

—
Feb 25, 2005

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80508851

$1,695,000—
Feb 24, 2005

Expired

MLSListings #ML80431342

$1,348,000—
Oct 29, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80431342

$1,298,000—
Oct 29, 2004

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML80420304

—
Oct 29, 2004

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80431342

$1,298,000—
Oct 29, 2004

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML80420304

—
Aug 28, 2004

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML80406461

—
Aug 28, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80420304

$1,398,000—
Aug 28, 2004

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML80406461

—
Aug 28, 2004

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80420304

$1,398,000—
Jun 22, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80406461

$1,488,000—
Jun 22, 2004

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80406461

$1,488,000—
Dec 28, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #29186422

$900,000

+127.5% / yr

Oct 22, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #29115900

$774,000—
Oct 22, 1999

Sold

EBRD #ML89938897

$774,000—
Oct 22, 1999

Sold

RESFAR #89938897

$774,000—
Oct 22, 1999

Sold

MLSListings #ML89938897

$774,000—
Sep 12, 1999

Pending

RESFAR #89938897

—
Sep 12, 1999

Pending

MLSListings #ML89938897

—
Sep 12, 1999

Pending

EBRD #ML89938897

—
Aug 31, 1999

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML89938897

$699,900—
Aug 31, 1999

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML89938897

$699,900—
Aug 31, 1999

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #89938897

$699,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/10/2025

Pending

EBRD #ML82022721

—
12/10/2025

Pending

MLSListings #ML82022721

—
12/02/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82022721

$4,198,000
12/02/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82022721

$4,198,000
09/24/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82022721

$4,688,000
09/24/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82022721

$4,688,000
03/16/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #152833846

$1,642,000

+12.2% / yr

03/16/2005

Sold

EBRD #ML80508851

$1,642,000
03/16/2005

Sold

MLSListings #ML80508851

$1,642,000
03/04/2005

Pending

EBRD #ML80508851

—
03/04/2005

Pending

MLSListings #ML80508851

—
02/25/2005

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80508851

$1,695,000
02/25/2005

Expired

EBRD #ML80431342

—
02/25/2005

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80508851

$1,695,000
02/24/2005

Expired

MLSListings #ML80431342

$1,348,000
10/29/2004

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80431342

$1,298,000
10/29/2004

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML80420304

—
10/29/2004

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80431342

$1,298,000
10/29/2004

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML80420304

—
08/28/2004

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML80406461

—
08/28/2004

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80420304

$1,398,000
08/28/2004

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML80406461

—
08/28/2004

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80420304

$1,398,000
06/22/2004

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80406461

$1,488,000
06/22/2004

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80406461

$1,488,000
12/28/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #29186422

$900,000

+127.5% / yr

10/22/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #29115900

$774,000
10/22/1999

Sold

EBRD #ML89938897

$774,000
10/22/1999

Sold

RESFAR #89938897

$774,000
10/22/1999

Sold

MLSListings #ML89938897

$774,000
09/12/1999

Pending

RESFAR #89938897

—
09/12/1999

Pending

MLSListings #ML89938897

—
09/12/1999

Pending

EBRD #ML89938897

—
08/31/1999

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML89938897

$699,900
08/31/1999

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML89938897

$699,900
08/31/1999

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #89938897

$699,900

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

Public Records for 781 Covington Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,880,061Additions$356,574Total$2,236,635
Tax Record2025$28,015 ($2,335 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt3,044 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,044 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,626 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948ZoningR110CountySANTA CLARAAPN189-20-008Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 781 Covington Road

This home is within Los Altos Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Springer Elementary School
Public - K to 6
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
Public - 7 to 8
Mountain View High School
Public - 9 to 12
Alta Vista High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Springer Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Mountain View 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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Listing Courtesy of Rainmaker Real Estate, Alex Wang, DRE #01351503; Rainmaker Real Estate, Yao Li, DRE #02234683

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