Welcome to 838 Cowper Street--refined and modern living in coveted Professorville, just a three-minute walk to downtown Palo Alto. Built in 2014, this 5-bedroom, 4.2-bath home offers 3,629 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space on a 5,600 square foot lot. Soaring 11' ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass sliders, and Velux skylights fill the home with natural light. A dramatic 130-square-foot living wall of 650 plants and tiled waterfall create striking architectural focal points. The chef's kitchen features marble slab waterfall countertops, gas range, wine refrigerator, and built-in Bosch, Miele, and Thermador appliances. The basement extends the home's exceptional entertaining range with a fully equipped wet bar, home theater with surround sound, and (unexpectedly) a spacious, light-gathering patio. The home opens to a backyard with a jetted in-ground hot tub and outdoor kitchen with gas-plumbed grill, sink, and beverage fridge. Lutron lighting, motorized shades, 5-zone Sonos with Bowers & Wilkins speakers, and HEPA filtration provide modern comfort. The primary suite offers a steam shower, soaking tub, heated floors, towel warmer, and private deck with gas fire pit. Solar pre-wire, 220V EV charger, and whole-home security. Served by Addison, Greene, and Palo Alto High.
Sold for $7,630,000
$7,630,000
838 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
5beds
3,629sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2014
5,600 Square Feet Lot
$7,568,100 Zestimate®
$2,103/sqft
$7,425 Estimated rent
Home value
$7,568,100
$6.96M - $8.25M
$7,425/mo
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Listed by:
Terel Beppu 01754691 408-829-0112,
Side, Inc 408-829-0112
Bought with:
Kalina Wasman, 02051071
Compass
Jennifer Siem- Oldham, 01325650
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82036897
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Laundry, Media Room, Office, Utility Room
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroom2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, DualFlushToilet, PrimaryStallShowers, StallShower2plus, SteamShower, Stone, Tile, FullonGroundFloor, PrimaryOversizedTub, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, EatinKitchen, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Marble, ExhaustFan, IslandwithSink
Heating
- Central Forced Air, Other, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air, Other
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Microwave, Built In Oven, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Other, Two Way
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,629
- Total interior livable area: 3,629 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced, Fire Pit
- Spa features: Other, Cover, Spa/HotTub
- Fencing: Gate,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,600 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 12017013
- Zoning: R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Other, Bitumen
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2014
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: $2,103/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,707,305
- Annual tax amount: $57,506
- Date on market: 3/2/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/18/2026 | Sold | $7,630,000+6.7%$2,103/sqft |
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| 3/13/2026 | Pending sale | $7,150,000$1,970/sqft |
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| 3/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $7,150,000+86.2%$1,970/sqft |
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| 4/2/2014 | Sold | $3,840,000+125.9%$1,058/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2013 | Sold | $1,700,000+17.2%$468/sqft |
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| 4/20/2012 | Sold | $1,450,000+16%$400/sqft |
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| 3/24/2012 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000$344/sqft |
Source: Lehr Real Estate #81209618 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,506 +4.3% | $4,707,305 +2% |
| 2024 | $55,131 +1.5% | $4,615,006 +2% |
| 2023 | $54,323 +1.2% | $4,524,516 +2% |
| 2022 | $53,701 +2% | $4,435,801 +2% |
| 2021 | $52,644 +2.1% | $4,348,825 +1% |
| 2020 | $51,541 | $4,304,234 +2% |
| 2019 | $51,541 +4% | $4,219,838 +2% |
| 2018 | $49,558 | $4,137,097 +2% |
| 2017 | $49,558 +1.8% | $4,055,979 +2% |
| 2016 | $48,689 +3.6% | $3,976,451 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $46,978 +107.8% | $3,916,722 +111.6% |
| 2014 | $22,606 | $1,851,440 +25.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,479,000 +2273.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $62,309 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $61,089 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $60,634 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $60,780 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $59,589 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $58,421 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $57,276 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $56,153 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $55,053 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $54,045 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $52,986 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $51,948 |
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Neighborhood: University South
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Addison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: AddisonElementary
- 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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