917 Covington Rd is a 876 square foot house on a 0.31 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on September 28, 1973 for $32,500. Based on Redfin's Los Altos data, we estimate the home's value is $3,048,908.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$3,480Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$3,048,908
$3.0M since sold in September 1973$67K since July
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This home's estimate is 28% lower than the average sale price ($4.24M) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Dec 9, 2025 • Final
Online electrical
Upgrade the main electrical panel to 200 amps.
Electrical
Mar 27, 2025 • Final
Online electrical
Install new electrical receptacles in the kitchen and living room.
Electrical
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Property details
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 876
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 876
Building Sq. Ft: 876
# of Stories: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 200
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,500
Municipality Name: LOS ALTOS CITY
Acres: 0.3099
Depth Footage: 180
Front Footage: 75
Zoning Code: R1 1
County Use Description: RESID SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: LOS ALTOS CITY
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 876
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 18909015
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Springer Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Mountain View High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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