Down-to-the-studs whole-home renovation and reconfiguration in 2017 by Taylor-Lombardo Architects, R.J Dailey Construction and Wheeler Design transformed this home into chic designer style. Professorville neighborhood 5 blocks from University Avenue. 3 levels include 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, living & dining room/office, a tremendous great room, plus lower-level library/media room. 3 bedroom suites upstairs include a lavish primary suite and there are 2 bedrooms on the lower level, one en suite and currently designed as a fitness center with mirrored walls. Hardwood floors and board-and-batten paneling highlight the Craftsman architectural style. An outstanding gourmet kitchen features a French Lacanche range, commercial BlueStar oven, and well-equipped caterers kitchen for entertaining. Lutron programmable lighting, Savant video distribution, plus new electrical and HVAC during renovation. A spacious rear yard with open-air cabana (doubles for carport), terrace, landscape lighting and expansive lawn. Acclaimed Palo Alto schools.
Sold for $9,250,000
$9,250,000
1042 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
5beds
4,490sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2004
7,500 Square Feet Lot
$9,179,200 Zestimate®
$2,060/sqft
$7,553 Estimated rent
Home value
$9,179,200
$8.44M - $10.01M
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Commercial bluestar ovenOutstanding gourmet kitchenLavish primary suiteSpacious rear yardChic designer styleLutron programmable lightingTremendous great room
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Listed by:
Brent & Mary Gullixson 70001879 650-888-0860,
Compass 650-462-1111
Bought with:
Timothy Foy, 00849721
Midtown Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82038237
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Laundry
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, Marble, ShowerandTub, StallShower, Stone, Tile, Tub
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, DiningFamilyCombo
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Marble, ExhaustFan, IslandwithSink
Heating
- Central Forced Air, 2 plus Zones
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Disposal, Range Hood, Ice Maker, Microwave, Built In Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Features
- High Ceilings, Video Audio System, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,490
- Total interior livable area: 4,490 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,500 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 12018067
- Zoning: R1929
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,060/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $6,680,503
- Annual tax amount: $81,211
- Date on market: 3/12/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Sold | $9,250,000$2,060/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Pending sale | $9,250,000$2,060/sqft |
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| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $9,250,000+60.9%$2,060/sqft |
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| 9/12/2016 | Sold | $5,750,000-4.2%$1,281/sqft |
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| 8/31/2016 | Pending sale | $6,000,000$1,336/sqft |
Source: Alain Pinel Realtors - Menlo Park #81600239 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2016 | Listed for sale | $6,000,000+118.2%$1,336/sqft |
Source: Alain Pinel Realtors #ML81600239 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2004 | Sold | $2,750,000+37.5%$612/sqft |
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| 4/25/2000 | Sold | $2,000,000$445/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,211 +3.9% | $6,680,503 +2% |
| 2024 | $78,177 +2% | $6,549,514 +2.1% |
| 2023 | $76,628 +1.2% | $6,414,231 +2% |
| 2022 | $75,757 +2% | $6,288,463 +2% |
| 2021 | $74,266 +2.1% | $6,165,161 +1% |
| 2020 | $72,703 | $6,101,945 +2% |
| 2019 | $72,703 +4% | $5,982,300 +2% |
| 2018 | $69,916 -0.1% | $5,865,000 +2% |
| 2017 | $69,982 +1.8% | $5,750,000 +46.7% |
| 2016 | $68,758 +48.5% | $3,920,022 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $46,307 +1.7% | $3,861,141 +2% |
| 2014 | $45,536 | $3,785,507 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $3,768,400 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $3,694,511 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $3,622,070 +22% |
| 2010 | -- | $2,969,630 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $2,976,686 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $2,918,321 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $2,861,100 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $2,805,000 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $2,750,000 +129.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,200,000 -41.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $2,040,000 |
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Neighborhood: Professorville
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Addison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: PaloAltoUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Palo Alto
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- 1042 Cowper St
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