Amazing opportunity to own a charming Palo Alto bungalow in the heart of highly desirable Midtown. Prime location steps to Hoover Park. Tons of classic curb appeal with an inviting covered front porch. Spacious living room with hardwood floors, a large picture window and door to the back patio. Light-filled kitchen with tile countertops, gas range and room for a spacious pantry. Hall bath boasts a tiled shower over tub. Primary bedroom has windows to the lush rear yard. Second bedroom is light-filled and has a built-in Murphy bed. One car garage plus off-street parking. Generous lot with plenty of space for pets or to remodel/rebuild your dream home. This Silicon Valley home is ideally situated in an excellent commuting location, a few blocks from Oregon Expressway which easily feeds to 101 and 280. Minutes from Stanford University and downtown Palo Alto with its compelling nightlife, theaters and restaurants. Prime PA location, walk to schools, parks, restaurants, shops and all Palo Alto has to offer! Close proximity to Stanford University, Alma, Caltrain, Highways 101/280 as well as PA Airport and SFO. Easy access to Google, Meta, Tesla, LinkedIn and all things tech. Top-rated PA schools - El Carmelo Elementary, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle, and Palo Alto High.
Sold for $3,010,000
$3,010,000
2761 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94306
2beds
942sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1945
5,663 Square Feet Lot
$2,862,900 Zestimate®
$3,195/sqft
$4,949 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,862,900
$2.63M - $3.12M
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Silicon valley homeLush rear yardCovered front porchLight - filled kitchenClassic curb appealDowntown palo altoPa airport
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Listed by:
Boyenga Team 70010882 650-380-3981,
Compass 408-358-1111
Bought with:
Chao Wen, 02069317
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81954067
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: ShowerandTub, ShoweroverTub1, Tile, Tub, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: NoFormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl Linoleum, Wood
- Doors: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 942
- Total interior livable area: 942 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Covered, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced
- Fencing: Back Yard,Mixed Height Type,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 5,663 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 13255006
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
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: $3,195/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,070,200
- Annual tax amount: $37,839
- Date on market: 2/20/2024
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2024 | Sold | $3,010,000+20.5%$3,195/sqft |
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| 2/20/2024 | Pending sale | $2,498,000$2,652/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81954067 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,498,000+31.5%$2,652/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81954067 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2021 | Sold | $1,900,000$2,017/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,839 +56.2% | $3,070,200 +55.3% |
| 2024 | $24,232 +1.5% | $1,976,760 +2% |
| 2023 | $23,875 +1.2% | $1,938,000 +2% |
| 2022 | $23,597 +637.7% | $1,900,000 +909.1% |
| 2021 | $3,199 +1.6% | $188,285 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,150 | $186,356 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,150 +3.5% | $182,703 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,044 | $179,121 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,044 +1.8% | $175,609 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,989 +4.2% | $172,167 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,870 +5.6% | $169,582 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,719 | $166,261 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $165,510 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $162,266 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $159,085 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $157,897 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $158,273 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $155,170 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $152,128 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $149,146 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $146,223 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $143,357 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $140,731 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $137,972 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $135,268 |
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Neighborhood: Midtown
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10El Carmelo Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: ElCarmeloElementary
- Middle: JaneLathropStanfordMiddle
- 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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- Santa Clara County
- Palo Alto
- 94306
- Midtown
- 2761 Cowper St
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