$4,650,000
SOLD NOV 16, 2020

295 Covington Rd Los Altos, CA 94024

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,060 Sq Ft
0.44 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,145 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covington Elementary School Rated A+
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of November 2020

Exquisitely remodeled designer home offers Carmel inspired charm w/luxurious appointments throughout. Spectacular nearly 1/2 acre lot affords a premier location just blocks to shopping & dining at the Village. Spacious 4,000+/- sf floor plan features 4 bd/3.5 ba + office w/gracious formal living areas & inviting casual living areas perfectly suited for today's lifestyle. Chef's kitchen adjoins the breakfast area & fabulous family room w/soaring vaulted ceilings. Two main level master suites. Dazzling array of fine finishes include extensive use of natural stone, rich mill work & many custom built-ins. Offering the best of indoor/outdoor living & entertaining, many French doors flow out to the serene bkyd setting highlighted by an expansive lawn area, fenced dog run & flagstone terrace w/built-in BBQ & hot tub. Incredible 5-car detached garage (approx 1,175 sf) w/finished bonus rm ideal for home gym, yoga studio or additional home office. Solar panels owned. Top rated Los Altos schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christy Giuliacci

Compass License #01506761 Listed on: 10/02/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Christy Giuliacci

Compass License #01506761 Listed on: 10/02/2020

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $58,293

Year Built

  • 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Kennel or Dog Run
  • Fenced
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 5 Car Detached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Electric Gate
  • Uncovered Parking

Home Design

  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,060 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue Area

Additional Features

  • 1,745 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit
  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$58,293

Year Built

1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R110
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 64
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 1745
  • Structure Sq Ft: 4060
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1956

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Island With Sink, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 4060
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor, More Than One Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Laundry Room, Storage, Workshop
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • 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, Marble, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub In Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Bbq Area, Dog Run / Kennel, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Property Faces: West

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 5
  • Garage Max: 5
  • Garage Min: 5
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Electric Gate, Gate / Door Opener, Uncovered Parking, Workshop In Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Ac, Multi-Zone
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

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 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: Double Pane Windows, Solar Power

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned

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
$6,383,708

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
6.93%
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

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 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
2025 $58,293 $5,033,309 $4,221,485 $811,824
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: ML81813909

MLSListings

APN: 189-49-047