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Off Market Nov 2018 for $2.9M

$4,917,241

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $18,882/mo

•

2,708

sq ft

970 Covington Rd, Los Altos, CA 94024

About this home

Lush landscaping welcomes you into this recently refreshed one-owner home. The main level enjoys a large living room with vaulted ceilings, french doors to the backyard and a gas fireplace. Off the bright eat-in kitchen is a formal dining area, plus a warm family room centered around an antique fireplace mantel. This space also enjoys floor to ceiling windows with access to the backyard. Conveniently located on the main level is a full bedroom, full bath, laundry room, and the attached large two-car garage. Upstairs are two additional guest bedrooms that both make use of a large guest bath with dual vanities. The spacious master suite has a wall of windows plus a master bath with ample closet space, dual vanities, and large soaking tub. The living space continues outdoors with a large deck and patio surrounding a sparkling pool and jacuzzi plus a detached bonus artist or hobby studio. This ideal location is close to Hwy 280, Rancho Shopping Center and top rated schools.

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

10,000 sq ftLot Size

$1,816Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Brett Caviness •DRE #01935984 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Contact: 650-464-8293

Bought with Alan Wang •DRE #01380385 • KW Silicon City

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLSListings #ML81724363

Redfin Estimate

$4,917,241

$2.0M since sold in November 2018$53K since August

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This home's estimate is 0.2% higher than the average sale price ($4.91M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$5,400,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,777 sq ft
928 Altos Oaks Dr, Los Altos, CA 94024
SOLD APR 6, 2026
$4,500,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,496 sq ft
1115 Covington Rd, Los Altos, CA 94024
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$4,750,000
C
5 beds3 baths2,493 sq ft
1131 Runnymead Dr, Los Altos, CA 94024
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$4,850,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,287 sq ft
747 Alvina Ct, Los Altos, CA 94024
SOLD FEB 3, 2026
$5,250,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,541 sq ft
999 Hayman Pl, Los Altos, CA 94024
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$4,680,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,181 sq ft
950 Black Mountain Ct, Los Altos, CA 94024

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Market trends in 94024, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.9%

2.3% MoM

Median sale price

$4.8M

$121K MoM

Avg. days on market

10d

0 days MoM

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8 MoM

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$12,500,000
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Sale history for 970 Covington Rd

Date

Event

Price

Greater Lansing AoR #ML81724363

Nov 19, 2018

Sold

$2,925,000

$1,080/sq ft

Nov 19, 2018

Sold

$2,925,000

$1,080/sq ft

Nov 13, 2018

Pending

—

Oct 18, 2018

Contingent

—

Oct 12, 2018

Price Changed

$2,988,000

$1,103/sq ft

Oct 6, 2018

Price Changed

$3,099,000

$1,144/sq ft

Sep 20, 2018

Listed

$3,199,000

$1,181/sq ft

Sep 20, 2018

Listed

$2,988,000

$1,103/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 24, 1978

Sold

$190,000

$70/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$39,827 (+2.6%)

$3,072,135 + $272,742

$3,344,877

2024

$38,815 (+2.2%)

$3,011,898 + $267,395

$3,279,293

2023

$37,998 (+1.0%)

$2,952,842 + $262,152

$3,214,994

2022

$37,617 (−0.4%)

$2,894,944 + $257,012

$3,151,956

2021

$37,784

$2,838,181 + $251,973

$3,090,154

2020

$37,764 (+5.1%)

$2,782,531 + $247,033

$3,029,564

2019

$35,942 (+486.9%)

$2,754,000 + $244,500

$2,998,500

2018

$6,124 (−1.6%)

$2,700,000 + $225,000

$2,925,000

2017

$6,224 (+0.9%)

$175,634 + $214,669

$390,303

2016

$6,169 (+1.8%)

$175,634 + $214,669

$390,303

2015

$6,060 (+8.4%)

$172,191 + $210,460

$382,651

2014

$5,588 (+0.6%)

$166,283 + $203,239

$369,522

2012

$5,557 (+5.7%)

$165,532 + $202,321

$367,853

2011

$5,259 (+3.3%)

$162,287 + $198,354

$360,641

2010

$5,090 (−6.8%)

$159,105 + $194,465

$353,570

2009

$5,461 (+9.6%)

$157,916 + $193,012

$350,928

2008

$4,983

$155,189 + $189,678

$344,867

Tax history for 970 Covington Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$39,827 (+2.6%)

$3,072,135 + $272,742

$3,344,877

2024

$38,815 (+2.2%)

$3,011,898 + $267,395

$3,279,293

2023

$37,998 (+1.0%)

$2,952,842 + $262,152

$3,214,994

2022

$37,617 (−0.4%)

$2,894,944 + $257,012

$3,151,956

2021

$37,784

$2,838,181 + $251,973

$3,090,154

2020

$37,764 (+5.1%)

$2,782,531 + $247,033

$3,029,564

2019

$35,942 (+486.9%)

$2,754,000 + $244,500

$2,998,500

2018

$6,124 (−1.6%)

$2,700,000 + $225,000

$2,925,000

2017

$6,224 (+0.9%)

$175,634 + $214,669

$390,303

2016

$6,169 (+1.8%)

$175,634 + $214,669

$390,303

2015

$6,060 (+8.4%)

$172,191 + $210,460

$382,651

2014

$5,588 (+0.6%)

$166,283 + $203,239

$369,522

2012

$5,557 (+5.7%)

$165,532 + $202,321

$367,853

2011

$5,259 (+3.3%)

$162,287 + $198,354

$360,641

2010

$5,090 (−6.8%)

$159,105 + $194,465

$353,570

2009

$5,461 (+9.6%)

$157,916 + $193,012

$350,928

2008

$4,983

$155,189 + $189,678

$344,867

*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

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,000

Year renovated

2022

Sq. Ft.

2,708

Year built

1978

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Clara County

APN

18911067

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Pool

Last updated by owner on Jun 7, 2026.

Sep 11, 2023 • Final

Swimming pool

Remove and replace the existing swimming pool and spa.

Pool and hot tub

Aug 25, 2021 • Final

Encroachment

Install a new rolled curb and asphalt concrete paving.

Grading

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, 2+ Showers Over Tubs, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub in Master Bedroom

Room Information
Artist Studio
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Electric), Countertop (Tile), Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Oven (Electric)

Interior Features
Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Gas-Burning, In Living Room
Fireplaces (Minimum): 2

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)

Exterior

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
Roof: Wood Shakes/Shingles
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Deck, Fenced, Sprinkler(s) (Auto), Storage Shed/Structure

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space

Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Description: In-Ground, Pool/Spa Combo

Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling, Wet Bar
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,708

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 247492

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.2296
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: Artist studio

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2

School Information
Elementary School: Loyola Elementary
Elementary School District: Los Altos Elementary
Middle School: Georgina P. Blach Intermediate
High School: Mountain View High
High School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,708
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 10,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 2022
County: Santa Clara County
APN: 18911067
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Pool

Home facts updated by owner on Jun 7, 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 • 0.4mi

9/10

Mountain View High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 92° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

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Los Altos, CA • 94024

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In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$4.67M – $5.66M

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Data from public records.

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