$4,250,000
SOLD NOV 9, 2018

295 Covington Rd Los Altos, CA 94024

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,060 Sq Ft
0.44 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,047 Per Sq Ft

25% Below List Price

154 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Solar Power System
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Covington Elementary School Rated A+
  • Custom Home
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom

About This Home

As of November 2020

4,000 +/- sf updated Carmel style luxury dream home near The Village w/two elegant ground floor ensuite bedrooms. Vaulted ceiling great rm w/home theatre media, stone fireplace, & 150 bottle Sub-Zero wine refrigerator. Gorgeous open eat-in kitchen w/custom cabinetry, granite and natural stone countertops, built-in desk, 6 burner Viking gas stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator, & separate pantry in size-able laundry room. Captivating details, crown moldings, gleaming hardwood floors, French doors, & multi-zone heat/air conditioning, plus huge savings on utilities due to owned solar system. 1/2 +/- acre gorgeous manicured grounds with romantic wisteria arbor, classic roses, slate walkways & patios, lush level lawns & mature trees. Secluded backyard with hot tub on spacious slate patio, outdoor lighting and a vine covered pergola. Fenced dog run & backup generator in redwood grove; gated driveway leads to a car collectors' fantasy five car detached garage. Tremendous value in luxe neighborhood!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristi Foxgrover

Compass License #00909136 Listed on: 05/31/2018

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Christy Giuliacci

Compass License #01506761

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $58,293

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Kennel or Dog Run
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Mostly Level
  • Zoning described as R110

Parking

  • 5 Car Detached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Electric Gate
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,060 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar Heating System

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 189-49-047

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$58,293

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Custom
  • Age: 62
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 4060
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Zoning Description: R110
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Pantry, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 4060
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Secured Garage / Parking, Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Dryer, Inside, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Storage, Workshop
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower - 2+, Stone, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Concrete Slab, Crawl Space
  • Pool Description: Spa / Hot Tub
  • Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Dog Run / Kennel, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Fenced Front

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 5
  • Garage Max: 5
  • Garage Min: 5
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Electric Gate, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Built-in Vacuum, 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

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level
  • Parcel Number: 189-49-047
  • Lot Acres: 0.4431
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 19303.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 19303.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Solar Power

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned

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

Closed on
Jun 23, 2022
Sold by
Samuel Gaster Richard and Monic Stefanie
Bought by
Gaster Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$6,425,779

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2020
Closed on
Oct 31, 2020
Sold by
Houtson John R
Bought by
Gaster Richard Samuel and Gaster Stefanie D
Seller's Agent
Christy Giuliacci
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Christy Giuliacci
Compass
List Price
$4,750,000
Sold Price
$4,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-2.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.09%
Original Mortgage
$2,500,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2018
Closed on
Nov 5, 2018
Sold by
Bonke Neil R and Bonke Karen L
Bought by
Houston John R
Seller's Agent
Kristi Foxgrover
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Christy Giuliacci
Compass
List Price
$5,700,000
Sold Price
$4,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,450,000
-25.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2011
Sold by
Davila Jean P and Davila Heather M
Bought by
Bonke Neil R and Bonke Karen L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2005
Sold by
Owen Robert E and Owen Judith E
Bought by
Davila Jean Paul and Davila Heather M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
5.77%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 1996
Sold by
Walz Wayne E and Walz Sharon L
Bought by
Owen Robert E and Owen Judith E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$784,000
Interest Rate
7.96%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $4,650,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $4,250,000 First American Title Co
Grant Deed $3,074,750 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $4,500,000 Financial Title Company
Grant Deed -- Golden California Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $2,500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $478,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $500,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $0 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $0 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $200,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $784,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/16/2020 11/16/20 Sold $4,650,000 -2.1% $1,145 / Sq Ft
10/11/2020 10/11/20 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2020 10/02/20 For Sale $4,750,000 +11.8% $1,170 / Sq Ft
11/09/2018 11/09/18 Sold $4,250,000 -13.2% $1,047 / Sq Ft
11/02/2018 11/02/18 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2018 09/15/18 Price Changed $4,895,000 -7.6% $1,206 / Sq Ft
06/13/2018 06/13/18 Price Changed $5,298,000 -7.1% $1,305 / Sq Ft
05/31/2018 05/31/18 For Sale $5,700,000 -- $1,404 / 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
2024 $58,293 $4,934,617 $4,138,711 $795,906
2023 $57,365 $4,837,860 $4,057,560 $780,300
2022 $56,881 $4,743,000 $3,978,000 $765,000
2021 $56,859 $4,650,000 $3,900,000 $750,000
2020 $53,838 $4,335,000 $3,825,000 $510,000
2019 $51,658 $4,250,000 $3,750,000 $500,000
2018 $41,734 $3,394,508 $1,987,030 $1,407,478
2017 $40,032 $3,327,950 $1,948,069 $1,379,881
2016 $39,332 $3,262,697 $1,909,872 $1,352,825
2015 $38,463 $3,213,689 $1,881,184 $1,332,505
2014 $38,019 $3,150,739 $1,844,335 $1,306,404
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81707876

MLSListings

APN: 189-49-047