NOT LISTED FOR SALE

257 Covington Rd Los Altos, CA 94024

Estimated Value: $6,624,000 - $9,565,263

5 Beds
5 Baths
6,299 Sq Ft
$1,347/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 20, 2017

Last sale price $6,100,000 $968 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $51,637/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • In Ground Pool
  • 0.94 Acre Lot
  • Covington Elementary School Rated A+
  • Skyline View
  • Deck

About This Home

As of March 2017

Beautifully Remodeled/Expanded within the last 5 years with modern sophistication and timeless style. 5 bedrooms, 5 baths in the Main house consisting of approximately 5,550 square feet plus a 2 bedroom, 2 bath guest house of 749 approximate square feet. Open great room/kitchen with soaring two story ceilings, walls of glass, white oak wide plank flooring, slide away fully retractable glass doors opening onto spacious rear deck, large patio area for entertaining plus newer pool with automatic cover. Kitchen features custom cabinetry, center island with Wolf 6 burner gas cooktop, double Wolf ovens with convection, 2 dishwashers, Viking trash compactor, spacious master suite with walk in closet, master bath with jetted tub, separate shower, dual vanities and side door to side yard with covered spa. Bonus spaces include library, home fitness center, separate family room, bonus craft/hobby/music room, bonus homework/play room, private rear gardens with mature trees and expansive lawns.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marc Roos

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01128822 Listed on: 03/01/2017

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Marc Roos

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01128822 Listed on: 03/01/2017

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $81,754

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 0.94 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R110

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Skyline
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 6,299 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wired For Sound
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Great Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Library
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 5 Full Bathrooms
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Laundry Tub

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Outside Bathroom Access
  • Pool Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Fire Pit

Additional Homes

  • Guest House
  • 749 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Thermostat
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 189-57-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$81,754

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 59
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 749
  • Structure Sq Ft: 6299
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Zoning Description: R110
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Family Room, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker, Island, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Pantry, Refrigerator, Skylight, Trash Compactor
  • Living Sq Ft: 6299
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Laundry: Tub / Sink, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Great Room, Guest House, In-Law Unit, Laundry Room, Library, Office Area, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Granite, Outside Access, Shower and Tub, Skylight, Stall Shower, Stone, Tile, Tub, Tub with Jets
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - Cover, Pool - In Ground, Spa / Hot Tub
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountains
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Deck, Fenced, Fire Pit, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Pool: Yes
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 6
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC, Multi-Zone
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Heating - 2+ Zones
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School: Covington Elementary
  • Middle School: Georgina P. Blach Intermediate
  • High School: Los Altos High
  • High School: 265
  • Elementary School: 130
  • Middle School: 129

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 189-57-003
  • Lot Acres: 0.9380
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 40846.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 40846.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Tankless Water Heater, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: 2 bed, 2 bath

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Mountain View-Los Altos Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Covington Elementary
  • High School Text: Los Altos High
  • Middle School Text: Georgina P. Blach Intermediate

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2017
Closed on
Mar 7, 2017
Sold by
Nesmith Brian M and Nesmith Nancy J
Bought by
Borla Marco Piero and Wang Xiaodan
Seller's Agent
Marc Roos
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Marc Roos
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$5,795,000
Sold Price
$6,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$305,000
5.26%
Current Estimated Value
$8,487,816

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,387,816
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.97%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2012
Closed on
Apr 13, 2012
Sold by
Moore Daniel E
Bought by
Nesmith Brian M and Nesmith Nancy J
Seller's Agent
Sharon& Marcella
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Barbara Cannon
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$3,895,000
Sold Price
$3,745,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-3.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2006
Sold by
Moore Daniel E and Moore Dorothy E
Bought by
Moore Daniel E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2000
Sold by
Moore Daniel E
Bought by
Moore Daniel E and Moore Dorothy E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
8.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 1998
Sold by
Moore Daniel Edward and Moore Dorothy Elaine
Bought by
Moore Daniel E
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Borla Marco Piero $6,100,000 Old Republic Title Company
Nesmith Brian M $3,745,000 First American Title Company
Moore Daniel E -- None Available
Moore Daniel E -- First American Title Guarant
Moore Daniel E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Nesmith Brian M $850,000
Previous Owner Nesmith Brian M $250,000
Previous Owner Moore Daniel E $750,000
Previous Owner Moore Daniel E $700,000
Previous Owner Moore Daniel E $50,000
Previous Owner Moore Daniel E $935,000
Previous Owner Moore Daniel E $1,000,000
Previous Owner Moore Daniel E $135,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/20/2017 03/20/17 Sold $6,100,000 +5.3% $968 / Sq Ft
03/04/2017 03/04/17 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2017 03/01/17 For Sale $5,795,000 +54.7% $920 / Sq Ft
05/04/2012 05/04/12 Sold $3,745,000 -3.9% $720 / Sq Ft
03/24/2012 03/24/12 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2012 02/27/12 For Sale $3,895,000 -- $749 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $81,754 $7,079,569 $4,642,342 $2,437,227
2024 $81,754 $6,940,755 $4,551,316 $2,389,439
2023 $80,503 $6,804,663 $4,462,075 $2,342,588
2022 $79,625 $6,671,239 $4,374,584 $2,296,655
2021 $79,938 $6,540,431 $4,288,808 $2,251,623
2020 $80,011 $6,473,368 $4,244,832 $2,228,536
2019 $76,587 $6,346,440 $4,161,600 $2,184,840
2018 $75,105 $6,222,000 $4,080,000 $2,142,000
2017 $51,380 $4,308,360 $1,948,069 $2,360,291
2016 $50,973 $4,223,883 $1,909,872 $2,314,011
2015 $50,266 $4,160,437 $1,881,184 $2,279,253
2014 $49,089 $4,078,941 $1,844,335 $2,234,606
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81640591

MLSListings

APN: 189-57-003