261 Covington Rd is a 4,685 square foot house on a 0.61 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Los Altos data, we estimate the home's value is $8,526,427.
Single-familyProperty Type
2009Year Built
0.61 acresLot Size
$1,820Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$8,526,427
$222K since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 20.7% higher than the average sale price ($7.06M) of 4 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$52,942 (+3.4%)
$2,756,399 + $1,843,291
$4,599,690
2024
$51,189 (+1.0%)
$2,702,352 + $1,807,149
$4,509,501
2023
$50,703 (+0.8%)
$2,649,365 + $1,771,715
$4,421,080
2022
$50,305 (−0.8%)
$2,597,417 + $1,736,976
$4,334,393
2021
$50,728 (+0.4%)
$2,546,488 + $1,702,918
$4,249,406
2020
$50,550 (+4.9%)
$2,496,557 + $1,669,528
$4,166,085
2019
$48,178 (+1.5%)
$2,470,958 + $1,652,410
$4,123,368
2018
$47,483 (+4.1%)
$2,422,508 + $1,620,010
$4,042,518
2017
$45,602 (+2.2%)
$2,328,440 + $1,557,104
$3,885,544
2016
$44,631 (−0.8%)
$2,328,440 + $1,557,104
$3,885,544
2015
$44,976 (+1.6%)
$2,282,785 + $1,526,573
$3,809,358
2014
$44,275 (+0.9%)
$2,204,452 + $1,474,189
$3,678,641
2012
$43,888 (+70.3%)
$2,194,490 + $1,467,527
$3,662,017
2011
$25,765 (+1.3%)
$2,151,461 + $1,438,752
$3,590,213
2010
$25,446 (+6.1%)
$2,109,276
2009
$23,984 (+1.0%)
$2,093,512
2008
$23,756
$2,057,340 + $204,000
$2,261,340
Tax history for 261 Covington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$52,942 (+3.4%)
$2,756,399 + $1,843,291
$4,599,690
2024
$51,189 (+1.0%)
$2,702,352 + $1,807,149
$4,509,501
2023
$50,703 (+0.8%)
$2,649,365 + $1,771,715
$4,421,080
2022
$50,305 (−0.8%)
$2,597,417 + $1,736,976
$4,334,393
2021
$50,728 (+0.4%)
$2,546,488 + $1,702,918
$4,249,406
2020
$50,550 (+4.9%)
$2,496,557 + $1,669,528
$4,166,085
2019
$48,178 (+1.5%)
$2,470,958 + $1,652,410
$4,123,368
2018
$47,483 (+4.1%)
$2,422,508 + $1,620,010
$4,042,518
2017
$45,602 (+2.2%)
$2,328,440 + $1,557,104
$3,885,544
2016
$44,631 (−0.8%)
$2,328,440 + $1,557,104
$3,885,544
2015
$44,976 (+1.6%)
$2,282,785 + $1,526,573
$3,809,358
2014
$44,275 (+0.9%)
$2,204,452 + $1,474,189
$3,678,641
2012
$43,888 (+70.3%)
$2,194,490 + $1,467,527
$3,662,017
2011
$25,765 (+1.3%)
$2,151,461 + $1,438,752
$3,590,213
2010
$25,446 (+6.1%)
$2,109,276
2009
$23,984 (+1.0%)
$2,093,512
2008
$23,756
$2,057,340 + $204,000
$2,261,340
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
May 11, 2010 • Final
Encroachment
Remove and replace an existing driveway with asphalt concrete.
Grading
Feb 5, 2010 • Final
Residential alterations
Work on a bathroom.
Bathroom
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 2,934
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: H-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LOS ALTOS
Living Sq. Ft: 4,685
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 3,100
Building Sq. Ft: 4,685
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: LOT 1
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 430
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 26,400
Legal Lot Number: 1
Municipality Name: LOS ALTOS CITY
Acres: 0.6061
Depth Footage: 165
Front Footage: 160
Zoning Code: R110
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: LOS ALTOS CITY
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,685
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: 2009
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 18957002
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
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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