| Primary address | 837 Cowper Street, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | University South |
| Parcel ID | 120-05-030 |
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| Sale date | 06/17/1997 |
| Sale price | $2,600,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $50,871 |
| Building sqft | 12,830 |
| Building class | Five or More Family (04) |
| Acreage | 0.4 |
| Lot sqft | 17,500 |
| Units | 14 |
| Year built | 1961 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Zoning district | Register |
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837 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1961 and has a total of 12,830 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 837 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $4,234,639, the tax amount paid for 837 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $50,870.
When was 837 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the last sale price?837 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 06/17/1997 for $2,600,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 14 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/17/1997 | $2,600,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 837 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 | $50,871 |
| Market value | $4,234,639 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 837 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 | $4,234,639 | 1.2013 | $50,871 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $4,151,608 | 1.1743 | $48,752 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $4,070,205 | 1.1804 | $48,045 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $3,990,398 | 1.1905 | $47,506 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $3,912,156 | 1.1904 | $46,570 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 837 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.
| Total population | 17,508 |
| Median age | 46.7 |
| Average household income | $342,324 |
| Family households | 61.6% |
| Occupied housing units | 7,167 |
| Owner occupied units | 53.0% |
| Average number of people per household | 2.4 |
| Median year structure built | 1957 |
| Median value for units with a mortgage | $2,000,001 |
| Median value for units without a mortgage | $2,000,001 |
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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 |
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Here are the neighbors for 837 Cowper Street, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 529 Addison Ave, Palo Alto | 3,410 | 04/18/2018 | $5,400,000 |
| 567 Melville Ave, Palo Alto | |||
| 526 Addison Ave, Palo Alto | 05/08/2003 | ||
| 1270 Byron St, Palo Alto | 09/22/2021 | ||
| 677 Melville Ave, Palo Alto | 04/16/2021 | ||
| 1254 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 12/12/2023 | ||
| 555 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto | 05/26/2016 | $15,000,000 | |
| 1120 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 09/16/2024 | ||
| 528 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto | 05/16/2001 | $1,600,000 | |
| 1118 Webster St, Palo Alto | 12/20/2013 | ||
| 933 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 4,592 | 12/09/2002 | |
| 622 Melville Ave, Palo Alto | 02/06/2004 | ||
| 528 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto | 01/07/2026 | $6,000,000 | |
| 1107 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 05/18/2017 | $30,000,000 | |
| 535 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto | 12/04/2025 | $12,000,000 | |
| 619 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 06/08/1998 | ||
| 662 Melville Ave, Palo Alto | 05/16/2023 | ||
| 580 Melville Ave, Palo Alto | 08/19/2025 | $6,399,000 | |
| 913 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 06/22/2007 | ||
| 545 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto | 04/16/1997 | $90,909 |