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151 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

151 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 151 Cowper Street, Palo Alto
Zip code 94301
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Downtown North Palo Alto
Parcel ID 120-09-014

Sales & Tax Overview for 151 Cowper Street, Palo Alto

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Sale date 09/14/2018
Sale price $3,920,000
Arm's length
Property tax $52,531

Lot & Building Information for 151 Cowper Street, Palo Alto

Building sqft 2,182
Building class Two Family (02)
Acreage 0.17
Lot sqft 7,500
Units 2
Year built 1906
Stories 2
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Zoning district Two Family Residence District (R2)

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About 151 Cowper Street, Palo Alto

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 151 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

151 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1906 and has a total of 2,182 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 151 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $4,372,829, the tax amount paid for 151 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $52,530.

When was 151 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the last sale price?

151 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 09/14/2018 for $3,920,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 151 Cowper Street, Palo Alto

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/14/2018 $3,920,000

Title Documents for 151 Cowper Street, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/14/2018 Grant Deed
06/27/2014 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 07/01/2044
09/17/2013 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 10/01/2043
01/03/2012 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 01/01/2042
07/10/2007 Deed
09/03/2002 Deed
04/29/1999 Deed
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Property Taxes for 151 Cowper Street, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $52,531
Market value $4,372,829

Assessment History for 151 Cowper Street, Palo Alto

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $4,372,829 1.2013 $52,531 +4.35%
2024-2025 $4,287,088 1.1743 $50,343 +1.47%
2023-2024 $4,203,029 1.1804 $49,613 +1.13%
2022-2023 $4,120,618 1.1905 $49,056 +2.01%
2021-2022 $4,039,823 1.1904 $48,090 +2.17%

Permits for 151 Cowper Street, Palo Alto

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Issued Permit Type Status
09/11/2024
06/09/2017
       
       
       
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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Tru School NR Private K-6 24 0.40
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.80
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.80
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.80
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.80

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.80
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.80
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.83
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 0.91
Lydian Academy NR Private 7-12 44 0.91

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.80
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 0.91
Lydian Academy NR Private 7-12 44 0.91
Menlo-Atherton High School 7 Public 9-12 2,125 0.92
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 1.02

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Neighbors for 151 Cowper Street, Palo Alto

Here are the neighbors for 151 Cowper Street, Palo Alto.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
159 Cowper St, Palo Alto 10/30/2020 $4,650,000
164 Cowper St, Palo Alto 07/08/2016
426 Ruthven Ave, Palo Alto 1,612 10/26/2022
454 Ruthven Ave, Palo Alto 3,083 10/29/2012
1455 Webster St, Palo Alto 12/12/1984
173 Waverley St, Palo Alto 06/23/2004
136 Cowper St, Palo Alto 3,502
480 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 11/06/2012
120 Cowper St, Palo Alto 04/12/2002
422 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 11/27/2018
470 Ruthven Ave, Palo Alto 12/02/2025
427 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto 3,549 01/17/2014
466 Ruthven Ave, Palo Alto 03/17/2016 $3,050,000
453 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto 4,150 04/30/2021
446 Ruthven Ave, Palo Alto 05/13/2016 $3,400,000
432 Ruthven Ave, Palo Alto 04/11/2014 $2,400,000
437 Ruthven Ave, Palo Alto 08/31/1995 $460,000
189 Cowper St, Palo Alto 2,231 12/16/1999 $875,000
500 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 6,442 12/23/2025 $4,750,000
115 Cowper St, Palo Alto 01/09/2007

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