420 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information
420 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 420 Cowper Street, Palo Alto |
| Alternate address(es) | 430 Cowper St |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Downtown North Palo Alto |
| Parcel ID | 120-15-013 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 420 Cowper Street, Palo Alto
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| Sale date | 02/10/2010 |
| Sale price | $11,310,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $175,380 |
Lot & Building Information for 420 Cowper Street, Palo Alto
| Building sqft | 18,564 |
| Building class | Offices, High-Rise Office Buildings, Banks and Clinics (Category Also Includes Parking for Existing Office Buildings) (59) |
| Acreage | 0.26 |
| Lot sqft | 11,502 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1952 |
| Stories | 2 |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
| Zoning district | Register |
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Other Property Data for 420 Cowper Street, Palo Alto
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About 420 Cowper Street, Palo Alto
This Offices, High-Rise Office Buildings, Banks and Clinics (Category Also Includes Parking for Existing Office Buildings) (59) located at 420 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 18,564 square feet and a current price per square foot of $609.
What is the year built & the current market value of 420 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?420 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1952 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $14,599,225.
How many commercial spaces does this building have?This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.
Ownership Information
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Past Sales & Property History for 420 Cowper Street, Palo Alto
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.
Title Documents for 420 Cowper Street, Palo Alto
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Property Taxes for 420 Cowper Street, Palo Alto
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $175,380 |
| Market value | $14,599,225 |
Assessment History for 420 Cowper Street, Palo Alto
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 420 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 | $14,599,225 | 1.2013 | $175,380 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $14,312,967 | 1.1743 | $168,077 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $14,032,321 | 1.1804 | $165,638 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $13,757,179 | 1.1905 | $163,779 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $13,487,431 | 1.1904 | $160,554 | +2.17% |
Permits for 420 Cowper Street, Palo Alto
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Demographics by Zip Code
| 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 |
Risk
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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 |
Transportation
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Neighbors for 420 Cowper Street, Palo Alto
Here are the neighbors for 420 Cowper Street, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 440 Kipling St, Palo Alto | 4,513 | 11/21/2016 | $2,450,000 |
| 236 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 06/15/2016 | ||
| 425 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 08/14/2020 | ||
| 330 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto | 6,975 | 12/12/2016 | |
| 526 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 8,700 | 07/26/2017 | $9,027,000 |
| 428 University Ave, Palo Alto | 18,856 | 06/27/2023 | |
| 408 University Ave, Palo Alto | 10,973 | 12/21/2006 | |
| 374 University Ave, Palo Alto | 2,375 | 08/11/2006 | |
| 463 University Ave, Palo Alto | 2,278 | 10/08/2021 | $3,200,000 |
| 384 University Ave, Palo Alto | 14,250 | 08/08/2022 | $17,225,000 |
| 309 University Ave, Palo Alto | 06/29/2005 | $1,417,500 | |
| 379 University Ave, Palo Alto | 5,250 | 10/12/2022 | |
| 211 Kipling St, Palo Alto | 2,007 | 02/24/2026 | |
| 499 University Ave, Palo Alto | 16,393 | 12/28/2018 | |
| 453 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 500 | 02/16/1999 | $440,000 |
| 375 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | |||
| 313 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 10/18/2018 | ||
| 431 Kipling St, Palo Alto | 2,521 | ||
| 520 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 63,620 | 06/30/2006 | |
| 367 University Ave, Palo Alto | 2,500 | 04/17/2023 |