Just across the street from Hoover Park rests this inviting home that blends timeless Palo Alto charm with modern updates and amenities. Set against the backdrop of the highly sought-after Midtown neighborhood, with gorgeous Spanish-style architectural flair, this home provides nearly 1,600 square feet of living space adorned with luxurious appointments and finishes. A spectacular fireplace centers the living room, the granite kitchen boasts high-quality appliances, and three bedrooms include a guest suite as well as the primary suite that opens outdoors. The serene backyard offers generous patio space, and the home is equipped with air conditioning and an attached garage for added convenience. You'll find everything the neighborhood has to offer within walking distance, from the Midtown Shopping Center to California Avenue and a nearby Caltrain station. Additionally, children may attend highly regarded schools, including JLS Middle and Palo Alto High (buyer to verify eligibility).
Sold for $3,802,500
Tax assessed value
$3,802,500
2824 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94306
3beds
1,594sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1946
5,642 Square Feet Lot
$3,996,200 Zestimate®
$2,386/sqft
$7,883 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,996,200
$3.68M - $4.36M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
DeLeon Team 70010006 650-900-7000,
Deleon Realty 650-543-8500
Bought with:
Julie Lau, 01052924
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81980734
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroom2plus
Bathroom
- Features: Bidet, DoubleSinks, Other, ShoweroverTub1, SolidSurface, StallShower, Tile, TubwJets, FullonGroundFloor, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, DiningFamilyCombo, NoFormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, Skylights
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood, Ice Maker, Microwave, Built In Oven, Electric Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Beam Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,594
- Total interior livable area: 1,594 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Fencing: Perimeter,Gate,Other
Lot
- Size: 5,642 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 13209002
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,386/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,802,500
- Annual tax amount: $48,707
- Date on market: 9/18/2024
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2024 | Sold | $3,802,500+27.3%$2,386/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81980734 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,988,000$1,875/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81980734 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2022 | Listed for rent | $6,500+8.3%$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2017 | Listing removed | $6,000$4/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2017 | Listed for rent | $6,000$4/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,707 +1243.7% | $3,802,500 +1613.4% |
| 2024 | $3,625 +1.6% | $221,933 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,567 +1.4% | $217,583 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,517 +2% | $213,318 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,447 +1.6% | $209,136 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,393 | $206,993 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,393 +3.5% | $202,936 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,278 | $198,958 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,278 +1.8% | $195,058 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,219 +7% | $191,235 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,009 +5.4% | $188,363 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,855 | $184,674 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $183,840 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $180,237 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $176,704 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $175,385 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $175,802 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $172,356 +41.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $122,107 +107.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $58,802 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $57,650 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $56,521 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $55,486 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $54,399 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $53,334 |
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Neighborhood: Midtown
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10El Carmelo Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 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
- 2824 Cowper St
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