Off Market Mar 2017 for $6.1M

$9,116,914

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $39,378/mo

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6,299

sq ft

257 Covington Rd, Los Altos, CA 94024

About this home

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.

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

0.94 acresLot Size

$1,447Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Marc Roos •DRE #01128822 • Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Contact: 650-207-0226

Bought with Marc Roos •DRE #01128822 • Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81640591

Redfin Estimate

$9,116,914

$3.0M since sold in March 2017$72K since July

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B
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C
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$6,000,000
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Market trends in 94024, CA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

106.4%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$5.0M

$499K MoM

Avg. days on market

10d

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Sale history for 257 Covington Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81640591

Mar 20, 2017

Sold

$6,100,000

$968/sq ft

Mar 20, 2017

Sold

$6,100,000

$968/sq ft

Mar 5, 2017

Pending

—

Mar 1, 2017

Listed

$5,795,000

$920/sq ft

Mar 1, 2017

Listed

$5,795,000

$920/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81207687

May 4, 2012

Sold

$3,745,000

$595/sq ft

Mar 24, 2012

Pending

—

Feb 29, 2012

Listed

$3,895,000

$618/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$85,727 (+4.9%)

$4,735,188 + $2,485,971

$7,221,159

2024

$81,754 (+1.6%)

$4,642,342 + $2,437,227

$7,079,569

2023

$80,503 (+1.1%)

$4,551,316 + $2,389,439

$6,940,755

2022

$79,625 (−0.4%)

$4,462,075 + $2,342,588

$6,804,663

2021

$79,938

$4,374,584 + $2,296,655

$6,671,239

2020

$80,011 (+4.5%)

$4,288,808 + $2,251,623

$6,540,431

2019

$76,587 (+2.0%)

$4,244,832 + $2,228,536

$6,473,368

2018

$75,105 (+46.2%)

$4,161,600 + $2,184,840

$6,346,440

2017

$51,380 (+0.8%)

$1,948,069 + $2,360,291

$4,308,360

2016

$50,972 (+1.4%)

$1,948,069 + $2,360,291

$4,308,360

2015

$50,265 (+2.4%)

$1,909,872 + $2,314,011

$4,223,883

2014

$49,088 (+576.8%)

$1,844,335 + $2,234,606

$4,078,941

2012

$7,253 (+12.6%)

$1,836,000 + $2,028,540

$3,864,540

2011

$6,444 (−2.2%)

$66,383 + $361,502

$427,885

2010

$6,591 (+1.6%)

$65,082 + $354,414

$419,496

2009

$6,488 (−5.5%)

$64,596 + $351,766

$416,362

2008

$6,864

$63,481 + $345,689

$409,170

Tax history for 257 Covington Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$85,727 (+4.9%)

$4,735,188 + $2,485,971

$7,221,159

2024

$81,754 (+1.6%)

$4,642,342 + $2,437,227

$7,079,569

2023

$80,503 (+1.1%)

$4,551,316 + $2,389,439

$6,940,755

2022

$79,625 (−0.4%)

$4,462,075 + $2,342,588

$6,804,663

2021

$79,938

$4,374,584 + $2,296,655

$6,671,239

2020

$80,011 (+4.5%)

$4,288,808 + $2,251,623

$6,540,431

2019

$76,587 (+2.0%)

$4,244,832 + $2,228,536

$6,473,368

2018

$75,105 (+46.2%)

$4,161,600 + $2,184,840

$6,346,440

2017

$51,380 (+0.8%)

$1,948,069 + $2,360,291

$4,308,360

2016

$50,972 (+1.4%)

$1,948,069 + $2,360,291

$4,308,360

2015

$50,265 (+2.4%)

$1,909,872 + $2,314,011

$4,223,883

2014

$49,088 (+576.8%)

$1,844,335 + $2,234,606

$4,078,941

2012

$7,253 (+12.6%)

$1,836,000 + $2,028,540

$3,864,540

2011

$6,444 (−2.2%)

$66,383 + $361,502

$427,885

2010

$6,591 (+1.6%)

$65,082 + $354,414

$419,496

2009

$6,488 (−5.5%)

$64,596 + $351,766

$416,362

2008

$6,864

$63,481 + $345,689

$409,170

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

40,846

Year renovated

1958

Sq. Ft.

6,299

Year built

1958

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

18957003

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views, Green, Pool

Last updated by owner on Jan 29, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Guest/Visitor Parking, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 5
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 5

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 5
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Granite, Outside Access, Shower and Tub, Skylight, Stall Shower, Stone, Tile, Tub, Tub w/Jets

Room Information
Bonus/Hobby Room, Den/Study/Office, Formal Entry, Great Room, Guest House, In-Law Unit, Laundry Room, Library, Office Area, Storage
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Family Room, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Gas), Countertop (Stone), Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker, Island, Oven (Built-In), Oven (Double), Oven (Self Cleaning), Pantry, Refrigerator(s), Skylight(s), Trash Compactor

Interior Features
Laundry: Tub/Sink, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 2

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air, Multi-Zone
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas), Heating (2+ Zones)

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Mountains
Fencing: Fenced, Wood
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Deck, Fenced, Fire Pit, Sprinkler(s) (Auto), Sprinkler(s) (Lawn)

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter

Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Description: Cover, In-Ground, Spa/Hot Tub

Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet
Communication: Audio/Video Prewired, Cable TV
Living Sq. Ft.: 6,299
Security Features: Security Alarm

Property Information
2nd Residence Sq. Ft.: 749
Property Primary ID: 348583

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.938
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Other (See Remarks)
Zoning: R110

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s), Tankless Water Heater, Thermostat Controller
Sewer Septic: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: 2 bed, 2 bath

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2

School Information
Elementary School: Covington Elementary
Elementary School District: Los Altos Elementary
Middle School: Georgina P. Blach Intermediate
High School: Los Altos High
High School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High

Public facts

Beds: 7
Baths: 7.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,299
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 18957003
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green, Pool

Home facts updated by owner on Jan 29, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No

Around this home

Schools

Covington Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi

9/10

Georgina P. Blach Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

9/10

Los Altos High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 93° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

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263 Covington Rd, Los Altos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2827 Sq. Ft.	$6,052,000

Address	Redfin Estimate
251 Covington Rd, Los Altos, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2476 Sq. Ft.	$5,966,750
261 Covington Rd, Los Altos, CA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 4685 Sq. Ft.	$8,526,427

Address	Redfin Estimate
272 Covington Rd, Los Altos, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1914 Sq. Ft.	$8,067,440
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