Welcome to 135 Cowper Street a charming and peaceful home offering timeless style and a renovated kitchen in a serene area of Downtown.
Property Highlights:
* Open floor plan with large living areas, including a dining room
* Lots of picturesque windows and natural light throughout
* Beautifully updated kitchen with stainless steel microwave and oven
* Two spacious bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
* Additional finished basement space ideal for a home office, gym, or creative studio
* Washer and dryer located in attached basement with ample storage
* Detached garage with one parking space located at the rear of the property, exclusively assigned to this unit
* Private front yard and inviting outdoor surroundings, including a deck for outdoor entertaining
* Ideally located: Walking distance to 2 parks, downtown shops, restaurants, and University Ave
* Close proximity to Stanford University, major commute routes, and Stanford Shopping Center
Please Note:
A separate one bedroom unit (137 Cowper) is located at the rear of the property. Outdoor/common areas are shared.
No pets preferred; non-smokers only. Pet rent applies.
Tenant pays for all utilities; Landlord covers bi-monthly landscaping.
Tenant qualification requirements:
-12 Month Minimum Lease Only
-Annual income minimum 3x monthly rent
-Credit score 700+ only
-Verifiable references required
-Serious Inquires Only
Sold for $3,380,000
$3,380,000
135 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2beds
1,434sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$3,326,800 Zestimate®
$2,357/sqft
$6,366 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,326,800
$3.06M - $3.63M
$6,366/mo
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Finished basement spaceInviting outdoor surroundingsPrivate front yardOpen floor planDining roomRenovated kitchen
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Source: Zillow Rentals
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,434 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, No Utilities included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: 12009017
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $5,950
- Application fee: $50
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,357/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $750,609
- Annual tax amount: $10,056
- Date on market: 11/10/2025
- Date available: 11/10/2025
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | Listing removed | $5,950$4/sqft |
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| 11/12/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,950$4/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Sold | $3,380,000$2,357/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,056 +4.1% | $750,609 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,660 +1.5% | $735,892 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,515 +1.2% | $721,464 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,398 +2% | $707,319 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,212 +2% | $693,451 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,035 | $686,341 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,035 +3.8% | $672,884 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,702 | $659,691 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,702 +1.8% | $646,757 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,548 | $634,076 +1.5% |
| 2015 | -- | $624,552 +2% |
| 2014 | -- | $612,318 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $609,551 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $597,600 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $585,883 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $581,505 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $582,888 +4% |
| 2007 | -- | $560,256 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $549,272 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $538,503 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $527,945 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $518,270 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $508,109 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $498,147 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown North
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Addison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
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