Santa Clara County property record for 1161 Covington Rd, Los Altos, CA 94024
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,224 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.243 acres (10,578 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,160,000 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $18,438 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 193-27-027 |
| Primary APN | 193-27-027 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,224 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,224 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | H-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,578 sqft (0.243 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 86 ft wide |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Pool Area | 4,232 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1161 COVINGTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | LOS ALTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94024-5006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1995 BLACK MOUNTAIN ESTATES BOOK 99 PAGE 12 LOT 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLACK MOUNTAIN ESTATES |
| Legal Tract | 1995 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 509901 |
1161 Covington Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2011.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1161 COVINGTON RD, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024-5006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201121383574 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0020373613 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1161 Covington Rd was $18,438 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Los Altos City |
| Elementary School District | Los Altos Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Mountain View-Los Altos Union School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,486,153 (+2%) Land $1,409,289 Building $76,864 | |
| 2025 | $18,438.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,457,013 Land $1,381,656 Building $75,357 |
| 2023 | $17,457.00 (+1.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,400,437 Land $1,328,005 Building $72,432 |
| 2022 | $17,276.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1161 Covington Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1995) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1995 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1161 Covington Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CWSC LOS ALTOS SUBURBAN private · serves 63,559 people · EPA ID CA4310001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 271 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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