1706 E Retford
Covina, CA 91724
Listing broker / agent: Hern Real Estate & Associates · Marcus Hernandez · 626-722-0299 · CRMLS
MLS # CV26054008 · Last checked Oct 19, 2026 17:38 UTC
About this property
This charming 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom American Traditional split-level home is ideally situated on a peaceful and highly desirable cul-de-sac in Covina. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality, this residence offers an inviting open floor plan that seamlessly connects the living areas to the backyard—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Step inside to a warm and welcoming living room featuring a large natural-stone fireplace that sets the tone for cozy gatherings. The kitchen is conveniently positioned near the rear sliding glass doors, allowing easy access to the outdoor spaces and plenty of natural light. A 12' x 24' bonus room provides additional flexibility for a home office, gym, playroom, or creative studio. The spacious primary bedroom includes a private balcony overlooking the sparkling swimming pool and a serene synthetic-grass area ideal for lounging, yoga, or quiet relaxation. For added convenience, the home also features a dedicated poolside shower. Outdoor living shines here: the expansive backyard includes a raised deck nestled among mature eucalyptus trees, a built-in natural gas grill, and a stone trellis beside the PebbleTec pool. These well-designed outdoor amenities create a true resort-style atmosphere perfect for hosting guests or unwinding at home. Additional highlights include: • 3-car attached garage • RV parking • Copper plumbing installed from the home to the curb • Mature landscaping and generous outdoor entertaining areas This home offers the perfect blend of comfort, charm, and outdoor enjoyment in one of Covina’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
Property details
- MLS number
- CV26054008
- Status
- Active Under Contract (Backup)
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Beds / baths
- 4 Beds • 3 Baths
- Living area
- 1,786 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.2731 acres
- County
- Los Angeles
- Year built
- 1962
- Stories
- 2
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Listing
- Days on market
- 187
Building
- Year built
- 1962
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Architectural style
- Contemporary, Traditional
- Stories
- 2
- Building stories
- 2
- Levels
- Two
- Entry level
- 1
- Construction
- Cedar, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Roof
- Asphalt, Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Condition
- Additions Alterations
- Living area source
- Assessor
Bathrooms
- Full bathrooms
- 3
Rooms & interior
- Main-level bedrooms
- 0
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
- Rooms
- Bedroom, Dining Room
- Appliances
- Six Burner Stove
- Interior features
- Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, All Bedrooms Up
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laundry
- In Garage
- Accessibility features
- Safe Emergency Egress From Home
Exterior & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 3
- Garage spaces
- 3
- Parking
- Direct Access, Garage Faces Front, Garage
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Pool
- Heated, Pebble, Private
- Spa
- None
- Patio / porch
- Deck
- Lot features
- Zero To One Unit Acre
- Lot size source
- Assessor
- Fencing
- Block
- Property outlook
- Mountains
Utilities & community
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
- Community features
- Biking, Foothills, Suburban, Sidewalks
Fees & lease terms
- Association
- No
- Association fee
- $0.00
Schools reported in the listing
- High school
- Chaparral
- High school district
- Charter Oak Unified
School information is supplied with the listing. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Nearby public schools
Nearby does not mean assigned. These are approximate straight-line distances from the property, not walking or driving routes. Confirm attendance boundaries, enrollment eligibility, grades and current school status directly with the district.
| School / district | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Badillo Elementary Charter Oak Unified · Covina | K–6 | 0.3 mi |
| Charter Oak High (school website, opens in a new tab) Charter Oak Unified · Covina | 9–12 | 0.6 mi |
| Glen Oak Elementary Charter Oak Unified · Covina | K–6 | 0.7 mi |
| Royal Oak Middle Charter Oak Unified · Covina | 7–8 | 0.8 mi |
| Cedargrove Elementary Charter Oak Unified · Covina | K–6 | 0.9 mi |
| Sierra Vista Middle (school website, opens in a new tab) Covina-Valley Unified · Covina | 6–8 | 1.3 mi |
| Ben Lomond Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Covina-Valley Unified · Covina | K–5 | 1.5 mi |
| Arrow High (Continuation) Charter Oak Unified · Glendora | 9–12 | 1.5 mi |
Source: California Department of Education · 2025-26 school locations. Downloaded Oct 2, 2026 UTC. This annual snapshot may not reflect later changes. Public schools only; not a complete list of education options. No ratings or attendance assignments are provided.
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Asking price
- Current asking price
- $1,100,000
- MLS-reported original asking price
- $1,167,000
- MLS-reported previous asking price
- $1,130,000
- MLS-reported last price change
- 2026-08-13 20:37 UTC
| Observed (UTC) | Asking price |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 02:29 | $1,100,000 |
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Property taxes
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Market trends in Covina
Active residential homes for sale in Covina, CA, available through this website's authorized feed. Includes residential subtypes; excludes rentals. Not the entire market or a valuation of this property.
Observed price activity · past 30 days
15 currently active listings have an observed price-change pair ending in this period. A listing can appear in both counts.
Calculated 2026-10-19 18:40 UTC. Source: this website's authorized MLS inventory. Import progress, freshness rules and coverage affect the figures. Medians exclude missing/invalid values; price per sq ft is the median of individual listing ratios. Price observations are limited to the last 24 per listing and may miss changes between refreshes. This is not a complete 30-day market report, historical inventory trend, appreciation measure, or sold-price analysis.
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