Phenomenal opportunity . . . Lovingly maintained by current owners of 46 years, this 3bd, 2ba home is within walking distance to Rancho Shopping Center, and just minutes to the Village of Los Altos! Great potential for remodeling or build new! Features include: hardwood floors, new paint in entry, bedrooms & baths. Kitchen has tile counters and eat-in nook. Living room has a wood-burning fireplace, skylight, and French Doors that opens to enclosed, sunlit Lanai. Formal dining area adjoins the living room. Upstairs family room has Swedish Fireplace -added with permits. Inside laundry room, two-car attached garage & hot tub included. Lush landscaping in private rear yard. Top-rated Los Altos Schools and easy access to freeways, parks and shops. Make this your dream home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
10,151 sq ftLot Size
$2,058Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Barbara Conkin•DRE #00943512• Compass
Contact: 650-996-4106
Bought with Mini Kalkat•DRE #01112790• Intero Real Estate Services
Phenomenal opportunity . . . Lovingly maintained by current owners of 46 years, this 3bd, 2ba home is within walking distance to Rancho Shopping Center, and just minutes to the Village of Los Altos! Great potential for remodeling or build new! Features include: hardwood floors, new paint in entry, bedrooms & baths. Kitchen has tile counters and eat-in nook. Living room has a wood-burning fireplace, skylight, and French Doors that opens to enclosed, sunlit Lanai. Formal dining area adjoins the living room. Upstairs family room has Swedish Fireplace -added with permits. Inside laundry room, two-car attached garage & hot tub included. Lush landscaping in private rear yard. Top-rated Los Altos Schools and easy access to freeways, parks and shops. Make this your dream home!
Public Records
Jul 1, 1971
Sold
$42,000
$19/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$49,012 (+3.8%)
$3,133,578 + $1,037,734
$4,171,312
2024
$47,240 (−0.6%)
$3,072,136 + $1,017,387
$4,089,523
2023
$47,521 (+0.9%)
$3,011,899 + $997,439
$4,009,338
2022
$47,108 (−0.2%)
$2,952,843 + $1,058,655
$4,011,498
2021
$47,200 (+14.9%)
$2,894,945 + $1,037,898
$3,932,843
2020
$41,072 (+16.5%)
$2,838,182 + $1,017,548
$3,855,730
2019
$35,255 (+1,013.0%)
$2,809,080 + $471,584
$3,280,664
2018
$3,168 (+2.9%)
$2,754,000 + $127,500
$2,881,500
2017
$3,078 (+1.7%)
$44,368 + $108,576
$152,944
2016
$3,025 (+0.2%)
$44,368 + $108,576
$152,944
2015
$3,020 (+0.3%)
$43,499 + $106,448
$149,947
2014
$3,010 (+7.9%)
$42,007 + $102,797
$144,804
2012
$2,790 (+2.5%)
$41,818 + $102,333
$144,151
2011
$2,721 (+5.2%)
$40,999 + $100,327
$141,326
2010
$2,588 (+0.6%)
$40,196 + $98,360
$138,556
2009
$2,573 (+0.2%)
$39,896 + $97,625
$137,521
2008
$2,569
$39,207 + $95,939
$135,146
Tax history for 640 Covington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$49,012 (+3.8%)
$3,133,578 + $1,037,734
$4,171,312
2024
$47,240 (−0.6%)
$3,072,136 + $1,017,387
$4,089,523
2023
$47,521 (+0.9%)
$3,011,899 + $997,439
$4,009,338
2022
$47,108 (−0.2%)
$2,952,843 + $1,058,655
$4,011,498
2021
$47,200 (+14.9%)
$2,894,945 + $1,037,898
$3,932,843
2020
$41,072 (+16.5%)
$2,838,182 + $1,017,548
$3,855,730
2019
$35,255 (+1,013.0%)
$2,809,080 + $471,584
$3,280,664
2018
$3,168 (+2.9%)
$2,754,000 + $127,500
$2,881,500
2017
$3,078 (+1.7%)
$44,368 + $108,576
$152,944
2016
$3,025 (+0.2%)
$44,368 + $108,576
$152,944
2015
$3,020 (+0.3%)
$43,499 + $106,448
$149,947
2014
$3,010 (+7.9%)
$42,007 + $102,797
$144,804
2012
$2,790 (+2.5%)
$41,818 + $102,333
$144,151
2011
$2,721 (+5.2%)
$40,999 + $100,327
$141,326
2010
$2,588 (+0.6%)
$40,196 + $98,360
$138,556
2009
$2,573 (+0.2%)
$39,896 + $97,625
$137,521
2008
$2,569
$39,207 + $95,939
$135,146
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,151 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Sq. Ft.
2,571
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
18945016
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
Nov 16, 2022 • Final
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Electrical
Solar
May 11, 2021 • Final
Addition 750
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Addition
Remodel
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Primary (Stall Shower(s)), Shower Over Tub
Room Information
Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Other (See Remarks)
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Nook, Dining Area in Living Room, Skylight(s)
High School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,571
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,151 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 18945016
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
Loyola Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Los Altos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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