Estimate anchored to current list price of $1,049,000 and local market knowledge for single-family homes in Covina Heights with large lots and pool amenities. No live comparable sales pull; see comp notes for rationale.
Covina Mid‑Century Home: 4BR, Pool & Panoramic Mountain Views
This distinctive Mid‑Century Modern residence at 530 Rancho Los Nogales Drive offers a rare combination of generous indoor space and expansive outdoor living on an 18,175 sq ft lot. The home’s 2,732 square feet are arranged for comfortable family life and entertaining: enter through double doors into a large living room with multiple windows framing San Gabriel Mountain views, move through formal dining with wet bar and built‑ins, or step down into the den that opens directly to the backyard. The kitchen overlooks the pool and patio and provides functional sightlines for gatherings.
Sliding glass doors from both the kitchen and den create direct access to a substantial rear deck and a sparkling pool — the property’s outdoor areas are the focal point for California living. The primary suite enjoys its own private deck and panoramic outlooks that make it a restful retreat. Three additional bedrooms and flexible living spaces provide room for family, office or guest quarters. Many original mid‑century elements remain, giving the home architectural character while presenting tasteful opportunities for selective modernization.
Set high in Covina Heights, the home benefits from scenic mountain vistas and a quieter residential setting while remaining minutes from downtown Covina’s shops and restaurants and convenient freeway access for regional commutes. The large lot is rare in this market and opens possibilities for extensive landscaping, entertainment areas, or an accessory dwelling unit subject to city permitting.
This property has been in private ownership for decades and is being offered to the market for the first time in nearly sixty years. Bring your design vision and enjoy a move‑in ready home with scope for value enhancement. Contact listing agent Sylvia Vega for private showings and inquiries.
A 1968 mid century modern on 0.42 acres.
Building
Site & utilities
Covina Heights / Rancho Los Nogales area
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Location
530 Rancho Los Nogales Dr, Covina, CA 91724
Covina Heights is a mature, family‑oriented section of Covina located in the western San Gabriel Valley. Characterized by mid‑century and ranch‑style homes on larger-than-average lots, the neighborhood attracts buyers seeking yard space and proximity to mountain vistas. Downtown Covina’s retail and dining options are a short drive away, and the area offers convenient access to regional freeways and outdoor recreation in the San Gabriel Mountains.
Immediate access to private outdoor living on the lot (pool, decks) and short drives to hiking and trails in the San Gabriel Mountains makes the property attractive for active families and outdoor enthusiasts.
A factual market snapshot around 530 Rancho Los Nogales Dr.
Covina and the broader San Gabriel Valley continue to outperform many suburban pockets in Los Angeles County thanks to constrained supply and steady buyer demand for single‑family homes with yards. Median sale prices in the general area have risen moderately year‑over‑year (est. +5–7% in recent 12 months) while inventory remains tight, especially for uniquely sized lots and homes with outdoor amenities like pools and views. Properties priced competitively and presented well—particularly those with usable yards and views—tend to attract multiple offers and shorter market times. For buyers, this listing offers a combination of space and upside; for sellers, it sits well within current buyer preferences for private outdoor living and flexible floor plans.
Single-family residential zoning allowing detached single-family homes; accessory dwelling unit (ADU) allowed per current state and local rules, subject to setbacks and permit requirements.
Zoning
Research-indicated uses
- Single Family Residence
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (Subject To Permit)
- Home Office/Residential Accessory Uses
Assessment data and recorded transactions.
Assessed value is kept visually separate from the CompCasa market-value estimate.
Sale history
What the research supports — and what is still worth verifying.
Key findings
- List price: $1,049,000 (price per sf: $384)
- Built in 1968; 2 stories; 4 beds / 3 baths; 2,732 sq ft
- Lot size: 18,175 sq ft (≈0.417 acres)
- No enclosed garage indicated in listing data — driveway parking available
- Property offers clear mountain views and sizable private outdoor amenities (pool, decks)
What stands out about this property.
Interior Features
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- 2,732 sq ft of living space
- Formal living and dining rooms
- Wet bar and built-in storage in dining area
- Den with direct backyard access
- Double doors at main entry
- Double pane windows
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Electric Range
Exterior & Lot
- Large 18,175 sq ft lot (≈0.42 acres)
- Private pool and pool deck
- Extensive rear entertaining deck
- Primary suite private deck with mountain views
- Sprinkler system (timer)
- Mature landscaping with potential for additional landscaping or ADU
Location & Neighborhood
- Covina Heights: residential neighborhood with quiet streets
- Short drive to Downtown Covina retail and restaurants
- Convenient freeway access to the 210 and 10 corridors
- City parks and trail access within a few miles
Walkability & Recreation
- Walkability Rating: 45/100
- Nearby parks and open space for outdoor recreation
- Easy access to San Gabriel Mountain trailheads (short drive)
- Neighborhood suited for family activities and outdoor entertaining
Sources & research confidence.
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