Incredible building opportunity (plans for a new home exist). Ranch home with numerous updates throughout. Completely remodeled rear grounds with pool, spa, waterfall, playground, hardscape terraces, vast level lawn, raised vegetable beds, fruit trees, and incredible parterre rose garden. 3 bedrooms, family room, and 2 remodeled baths in the main home. 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest house with full kitchen.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$4,215Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kathy Bridgman•DRE #01189798• Compass
Contact: 650-209-1589
Bought with Mary Tan•DRE #00861682• Coldwell Banker Realty
Rare opportunity 1 of only 14 covington acres, most of which are built out. This delightful home can be lived in now, & /or plan your estate. Incredible southwestern light exposure! Plus Darling remodeled cottage, ideal 4 rental(4th bedrm). Awesome LA location close to the Village center, and Rancho shopping. Excellent schools. Land - 160 ft wide/ 272.25 deep. Ask Terri for development information.
Public Records
Feb 1, 1974
Sold
$76,700
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$143,672 (+3.9%)
$5,252,507 + $7,195,097
$12,447,604
2024
$138,316 (+1.3%)
$5,149,517 + $7,054,017
$12,203,534
2023
$136,516 (+1.0%)
$5,048,547 + $6,915,703
$11,964,250
2022
$135,230 (−0.4%)
$4,949,556 + $6,780,101
$11,729,657
2021
$135,771 (−0.6%)
$4,852,506 + $6,647,158
$11,499,664
2020
$136,577 (+75.7%)
$4,757,359 + $6,516,822
$11,274,181
2019
$77,720 (+28.6%)
$4,708,579 + $6,450,000
$11,158,579
2018
$60,416 (+0.1%)
$4,616,254 + $1,896,000
$6,512,254
2017
$60,338 (+64.5%)
$4,437,000 + $612,000
$5,049,000
2016
$36,673 (+1.1%)
$4,437,000 + $612,000
$5,049,000
2015
$36,284 (+2.3%)
$2,491,364 + $525,317
$3,016,681
2014
$35,460 (+1,542.3%)
$2,405,873 + $507,292
$2,913,165
2012
$2,159 (−3.4%)
$2,395,000 + $505,000
$2,900,000
2011
$2,236 (+8.3%)
$77,968 + $82,239
$160,207
2010
$2,065 (−7.0%)
$76,440 + $80,627
$157,067
2009
$2,220 (+8.4%)
$75,869 + $80,025
$155,894
2008
$2,048
$74,559 + $78,644
$153,203
Tax history for 272 Covington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$143,672 (+3.9%)
$5,252,507 + $7,195,097
$12,447,604
2024
$138,316 (+1.3%)
$5,149,517 + $7,054,017
$12,203,534
2023
$136,516 (+1.0%)
$5,048,547 + $6,915,703
$11,964,250
2022
$135,230 (−0.4%)
$4,949,556 + $6,780,101
$11,729,657
2021
$135,771 (−0.6%)
$4,852,506 + $6,647,158
$11,499,664
2020
$136,577 (+75.7%)
$4,757,359 + $6,516,822
$11,274,181
2019
$77,720 (+28.6%)
$4,708,579 + $6,450,000
$11,158,579
2018
$60,416 (+0.1%)
$4,616,254 + $1,896,000
$6,512,254
2017
$60,338 (+64.5%)
$4,437,000 + $612,000
$5,049,000
2016
$36,673 (+1.1%)
$4,437,000 + $612,000
$5,049,000
2015
$36,284 (+2.3%)
$2,491,364 + $525,317
$3,016,681
2014
$35,460 (+1,542.3%)
$2,405,873 + $507,292
$2,913,165
2012
$2,159 (−3.4%)
$2,395,000 + $505,000
$2,900,000
2011
$2,236 (+8.3%)
$77,968 + $82,239
$160,207
2010
$2,065 (−7.0%)
$76,440 + $80,627
$157,067
2009
$2,220 (+8.4%)
$75,869 + $80,025
$155,894
2008
$2,048
$74,559 + $78,644
$153,203
*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
6
Baths
8
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.93 Acres
Year renovated
2019
Sq. Ft.
9,522
Year built
2019
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
18948019
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
Sep 24, 2020 • Final
Temporary lane closure
Perform electrical work.
Electrical
Mar 10, 2020 • Final
Excavation
Excavate asphalt and bore across to upgrade the water service.
Grading
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: No Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Eat in Kitchen
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shake, Wood Shakes/Shingles
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter
Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Description: In-Ground
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,914
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 129902
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.999
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Other (See Remarks)
Zoning: R110
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School: Covington Elementary
Elementary School District: Los Altos Elementary
Middle School: Georgina P. Blach Intermediate
High School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 8.0
Sq. Ft.: 9,522
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.93 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2019
Year Renovated: 2019
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 18948019
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Covington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Los Altos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
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