Blending timeless European charm with modern craftsmanship, this exceptional custom residence by Northwall Builders defines refined living in desirable Old Palo Alto. Spanning three levels, the home is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens with a sparkling pool and spa, creating a true private retreat. Thoughtful details abound from reclaimed wood beams and roof tiles to wide-plank walnut floors, soaring ceilings, and expansive windows that fill every room with natural light. The intuitive floor plan offers effortless flow for relaxation, entertaining and everyday living. Ideally located on one of Old Palo Alto's most sought-after streets, the home is just moments from downtown, California Ave shopping and dining, Stanford University, and top-rated schools including Walter Hays Elementary, Greene Middle and Palo Alto High.
Sold for $8,600,000
$8,600,000
1827 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
6beds
4,440sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2008
7,500 Square Feet Lot
$8,473,900 Zestimate®
$1,937/sqft
$17,226 Estimated rent
Home value
$8,473,900
$7.80M - $9.24M
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Sparkling pool and spaPrivate retreatExpansive windowsWide-plank walnut floorsSoaring ceilingsIntuitive floor planReclaimed wood beams
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Listed by:
Lori Buecheler 01859485 650-387-2716,
Compass 650-323-1111
Bought with:
Xin Jiang, 01961451
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82024311
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Laundry, Media Room
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, PrimaryOversizedTub, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Stone, ExhaustFan
Heating
- 2 plus Zones
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Built In Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s), Security Gate
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,440
- Total interior livable area: 4,440 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: In Ground
- Spa features: Other
Lot
- Size: 7,500 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 12406070
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2008
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: $1,937/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $8,037,058
- Annual tax amount: $97,592
- Date on market: 10/9/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/6/2025 | Sold | $8,600,000-0.6%$1,937/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82024311 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2025 | Pending sale | $8,650,000$1,948/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $8,650,000+16.5%$1,948/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82024311 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2020 | Sold | $7,425,000-7%$1,672/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81802675 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2020 | Listed for sale | $7,988,000+41.4%$1,799/sqft |
Source: Compass #ML81802675 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2013 | Sold | $5,649,750+197.4%$1,272/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2006 | Sold | $1,900,000$428/sqft |
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| 3/1/2004 | Sold | $1,900,000$428/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,592 +4.3% | $8,037,058 +2% |
| 2024 | $93,548 +1.5% | $7,879,469 +2% |
| 2023 | $92,182 +1.1% | $7,724,970 +2% |
| 2022 | $91,137 +2% | $7,573,500 +2% |
| 2021 | $89,346 +17.8% | $7,425,000 +16.7% |
| 2020 | $75,845 | $6,361,810 +2% |
| 2019 | $75,845 +4% | $6,237,070 +2% |
| 2018 | $72,922 | $6,114,775 +2% |
| 2017 | $72,922 +1.8% | $5,994,878 +2% |
| 2016 | $71,647 +3.7% | $5,877,332 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $69,116 +1.8% | $5,789,050 +2% |
| 2014 | $67,897 | $5,675,651 +15.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $4,899,811 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $4,803,738 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $4,709,548 +2.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $4,606,351 +41.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $3,262,735 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $3,198,760 +38.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $2,311,609 +49.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,547,595 -20.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,938,000 +1839.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $99,904 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $98,074 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $96,152 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $94,268 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Old Palo Alto
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Walter Hays Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: WalterHaysElementary
- Middle: DavidStarrJordanMiddle_1
- High: PaloAltoHigh
- 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
- 94301
- Old Palo Alto
- 1827 Cowper St
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