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315 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Property report

Also known as: 315 Cowper St

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Property type

Two Family (02)

Year built

1905

Acreage

0.08

Sale price

$401,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
315 Cowper St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
Downtown North Palo Alto
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
120-10-047

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/14/1996
Sale price
$401,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$13,031
Current property tax
$12,947
Tax per sq. ft.
$10
Building
Property type
Two Family
Building sq. ft.
1,352
Stories
1
Year built
1905
Pool
N
Lot
Acreage
0.08
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two Unit Multiple Family Residence District (RMD)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
89 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
55 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
100 /100.  Biker's Paradise
Ownership

Ownership information for 315 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 315 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/14/1996 $401,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXX & XXX
12/28/1995 $202,000 XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/17/2014 Grant Deed XXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/10/2002 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX & XXXXX X XXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXXX X
08/14/1996 Deed XXXXXX, XXXX & XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX
12/28/1995 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 315 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$13,031
Current property tax
$12,947
Tax per sq. ft.
$10
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,084,782
Land value
$542,391
Building value
$542,391

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,084,782 1.2013 $13,031 +4.35%
2024-2025 $1,063,512 1.1743 $12,489 +1.47%
2023-2024 $1,042,660 1.1804 $12,308 +1.13%
2022-2023 $1,022,216 1.1905 $12,169 +2.01%
2021-2022 $1,002,174 1.1904 $11,930 +2.17%
2020-2021 $991,898 1.17716 $11,676 +1.09%
2019-2020 $972,450 1.18772 $11,550 +2.91%
2018-2019 $953,384 1.1773 $11,224 +1.78%
2017-2018 $934,692 1.1798 $11,028 +2.66%
2016-2017 $916,366 1.1722 $10,742 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 315 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
11/09/2012
01/26/2012

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2
Landslides and liquefaction map

Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Tru School NR Private K-6 24 0.24
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.63
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.65
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.65
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.85
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.85
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.90
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.96
Walter Hays Elementary School 7 Public K-5 294 1.10
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.65
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.85
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.88
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.90
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.94
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.96
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 1.04
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.18
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.85
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 0.88
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.94
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.96
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 1.04
Lydian Academy NR Private 7-12 44 1.05
Menlo-Atherton High School 7 Public 9-12 2,125 1.09
Esther B. Clark School NR Private 2-10 82 1.17
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.18
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 1.83

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Neighbors for 315 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA

316 Waverley St, Palo Alto 390 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 334 Everett Ave, Palo Alto 344 Poe St, Palo Alto 221 Kipling St, Palo Alto 201 Kipling St, Palo Alto 491 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto 327 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto 334 Cowper St, Palo Alto 330 Waverley St, Palo Alto 325 Kipling St, Palo Alto 451 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto 171 Bryant St, Palo Alto 331 Poe St, Palo Alto 354 Poe St, Palo Alto 340 Kipling St, Palo Alto 1043 Cowper St, Palo Alto 340 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 320 Kipling St, Palo Alto 170 Waverley St, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 315 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA

94022, Santa Clara County, CA 94024, Santa Clara County, CA 94041, Santa Clara County, CA 94043, Santa Clara County, CA 94303, Santa Clara County, CA 94305, Santa Clara County, CA 94555, Alameda County, CA 94560, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 315 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The development at 315 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1905.

What is the total square footage of 315 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

315 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 1,352 square feet.

When was 315 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

315 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 08/14/1996 for $401,000.

What is the assessed value of 315 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

315 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $1,084,782.

What are the property taxes for 315 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 315 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $13,031.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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