| Primary address | 971 Cowper Street, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | University South |
| Parcel ID | 120-05-071 |
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| Property tax | $25,534 |
| Building sqft | 2,845 |
| Building class | Three and Four Family (03) |
| Acreage | 0.21 |
| Lot sqft | 9,000 |
| Units | 4 |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Zoning district | Two Family Residence District (R2) |
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971 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1920 and has a total of 2,845 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 971 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $2,125,568, the tax amount paid for 971 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $25,534.
When was 971 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?971 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 09/05/2008.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 4 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 971 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $25,534 |
| Market value | $2,125,568 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 971 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | $2,125,568 | 1.2013 | $25,534 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $2,083,891 | 1.1743 | $24,471 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $2,043,031 | 1.1804 | $24,116 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $2,002,972 | 1.1905 | $23,845 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,963,699 | 1.1904 | $23,376 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 971 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | 0.2 (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 971 Cowper Street, Palo Alto to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 331 | 0.15 |
| Tru School | NR | Private | K-5 | 23 | 0.35 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.36 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.36 |
| Tru School | NR | Private | K-6 | 24 | 0.37 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.36 |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.44 |
| St. Elizabeth Seton | NR | Private | PK-8 | 254 | 0.52 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.62 | |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 755 | 1.09 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.44 |
| Palo Alto High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,992 | 0.56 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.62 | |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 1.20 |
| Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto | NR | Private | K-12 | 89 | 1.27 |
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Here are the neighbors for 971 Cowper Street, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 520 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 01/19/2022 | $2,480,000 | |
| 525 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 2,728 | 06/11/2008 | |
| 835 Webster St, Palo Alto | 4,500 | 03/22/2005 | |
| 652 Forest Ave, Palo Alto | 2,910 | 05/22/2023 | |
| 581 Addison Ave, Palo Alto | 04/27/2018 | ||
| 628 Forest Ave, Palo Alto | 13,460 | 09/06/2012 | $3,175,000 |
| 705 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 2,159 | 09/13/2024 | |
| 542 Addison Ave, Palo Alto | 5,406 | 01/12/2011 | |
| 560 Addison Ave, Palo Alto | 10/23/2025 | $2,800,000 | |
| 850 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 6,682 | 12/13/2005 | |
| 601 Webster St, Palo Alto | 1,808 | 05/12/2020 | |
| 903 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 01/22/2007 | ||
| 563 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 2,368 | 01/09/2007 | |
| 725 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 28,416 | 11/20/1992 | |
| 545 Forest Ave, Palo Alto | 3,820 | 08/26/2019 | |
| 750 Webster St, Palo Alto | 3,576 | 03/04/2022 | |
| 917 Cowper St, Palo Alto | |||
| 536 Addison Ave, Palo Alto | 12/01/2025 | $3,750,000 | |
| 551 Addison Ave, Palo Alto | 03/21/2007 | ||
| 640 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 2,820 | 06/04/2019 |