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
$1,666Est. 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
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.
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
A tree-lined driveway with daffodils soon to bloom, leads to this traditional, elegant home with a backyard that is everyone's dream. With over 1/2 acre of space, there is a huge pool & spa with water slide, enormous flagstone patio with firepit, gazebo, tucked away garden, and ample room to toss a ball around. 6bd, 6ba, library, versatile 3-rm suite with separate entrance. Open S & S
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
7
Baths
7
Stories
1
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
6
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green, Pool
Last updated by owner on Jan 29, 2025.
Jan 6, 2025 • Final
Online mechanical
Replace a furnace in the garage.
HVAC
Dec 16, 2019 • Final
Photovoltaic
Work on a photovoltaic system.
Electrical
Solar
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