Beautifully updated ranch home, much-loved and well maintained by original owner. Refinished hardwood floors flow throughout. Freshly painted exterior and partial interior. Sunlit kitchen is incredible with wall of custom cabinets holding everything from cookware to coloring books! Expansive windows and skylights welcome natural light. Large living room and separate family room both open to the backyard featuring a dining gazebo, vegetable beds, and many fruit trees for an organic bounty. Master suite enjoys a walk-out to the backyard and a light-filled bathroom with dual sinks. Inviting front entry and circular driveway exiting onto E Rose Circle. Close proximity to top schools including Blach Middle School, Bullis Charter , Saint Francis High School, Mountain View High School. Enjoy life in Los Altos with access to Silicon Valley companies in this timeless home you will cherish for years to come!
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$1,540Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jeanne Macvicar•DRE #00764179• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Contact: 650-743-5010
Bought with Julia Laquer•DRE #01928656• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Beautifully updated ranch home, much-loved and well maintained by original owner. Refinished hardwood floors flow throughout. Freshly painted exterior and partial interior. Sunlit kitchen is incredible with wall of custom cabinets holding everything from cookware to coloring books! Expansive windows and skylights welcome natural light. Large living room and separate family room both open to the backyard featuring a dining gazebo, vegetable beds, and many fruit trees for an organic bounty. Master suite enjoys a walk-out to the backyard and a light-filled bathroom with dual sinks. Inviting front entry and circular driveway exiting onto E Rose Circle. Close proximity to top schools including Blach Middle School, Bullis Charter ,Saint Francis High School, Mountain View High School. Enjoy life in Los Altos with access to Silicon Valley companies in this timeless home you will cherish for years to come!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$46,092 (+4.5%)
$3,249,638 + $656,588
$3,906,226
2024
$44,116 (+5.3%)
$3,185,920 + $643,714
$3,829,634
2023
$41,896 (+4.4%)
$3,123,451 + $631,093
$3,754,544
2022
$40,117 (−0.5%)
$3,062,207 + $461,413
$3,523,620
2021
$40,330 (+10.4%)
$3,002,164 + $321,660
$3,323,824
2020
$36,532 (−5.0%)
$2,943,299 + $315,353
$3,258,652
2019
$38,463 (+1,014.6%)
$2,913,120 + $312,120
$3,225,240
2018
$3,451 (+2.5%)
$2,856,000 + $306,000
$3,162,000
2017
$3,366 (+2.7%)
$44,368 + $137,045
$181,413
2016
$3,277 (+0.9%)
$44,368 + $137,045
$181,413
2015
$3,249 (−1.4%)
$43,499 + $134,358
$177,857
2014
$3,295 (+11.5%)
$42,007 + $129,748
$171,755
2012
$2,954 (+1.4%)
$41,818 + $129,162
$170,980
2011
$2,914 (+5.7%)
$40,999 + $126,630
$167,629
2010
$2,756 (+1.9%)
$40,196 + $124,148
$164,344
2009
$2,705 (+2.1%)
$39,896 + $123,221
$163,117
2008
$2,649
$39,207 + $121,093
$160,300
Tax history for 1270 Covington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$46,092 (+4.5%)
$3,249,638 + $656,588
$3,906,226
2024
$44,116 (+5.3%)
$3,185,920 + $643,714
$3,829,634
2023
$41,896 (+4.4%)
$3,123,451 + $631,093
$3,754,544
2022
$40,117 (−0.5%)
$3,062,207 + $461,413
$3,523,620
2021
$40,330 (+10.4%)
$3,002,164 + $321,660
$3,323,824
2020
$36,532 (−5.0%)
$2,943,299 + $315,353
$3,258,652
2019
$38,463 (+1,014.6%)
$2,913,120 + $312,120
$3,225,240
2018
$3,451 (+2.5%)
$2,856,000 + $306,000
$3,162,000
2017
$3,366 (+2.7%)
$44,368 + $137,045
$181,413
2016
$3,277 (+0.9%)
$44,368 + $137,045
$181,413
2015
$3,249 (−1.4%)
$43,499 + $134,358
$177,857
2014
$3,295 (+11.5%)
$42,007 + $129,748
$171,755
2012
$2,954 (+1.4%)
$41,818 + $129,162
$170,980
2011
$2,914 (+5.7%)
$40,999 + $126,630
$167,629
2010
$2,756 (+1.9%)
$40,196 + $124,148
$164,344
2009
$2,705 (+2.1%)
$39,896 + $123,221
$163,117
2008
$2,649
$39,207 + $121,093
$160,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
2.75
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
11,012
Year renovated
2023
Sq. Ft.
2,902
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
19331001
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 2, 2023.
Jul 23, 2024 • Final
Addition 750
Construct an addition and perform remodeling work on the building.
Addition
Remodel
Jul 28, 2023 • Final
Photovoltaic
Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic solar system.
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Parking Area
Fireplace Description: Gas Log, Gas Starter, In Living Room
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced Back, Gate
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Barbecue Area
Building Information
Style: Ranch
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Property Features
Amenities: Bay Window, Vacuum (Central), Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,170
Security Features: Other (See Remarks)
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.2865
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Individual Gas Meters, Solar - Hot Water Heater - Owned, Solar Panels - Owned
Water Information
Water: Individual Water Meter, Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Los Altos Elementary
High School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.75
Sq. Ft.: 2,902
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 2023
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 19331001
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on May 2, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
Oak Avenue Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Mountain View High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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