| Primary address | 940 Cowper Street, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | University South |
| Parcel ID | 120-17-053 |
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| Sale date | 04/16/1996 |
| Sale price | $200,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $2,003 |
| Building sqft | 3,161 |
| Building class | Three and Four Family (03) |
| Acreage | 0.15 |
| Lot sqft | 6,750 |
| Units | 3 |
| Year built | 1958 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Zoning district | Two Family Residence District (R2) |
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940 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1958 and has a total of 3,161 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 940 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $166,742, the tax amount paid for 940 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $2,003.
When was 940 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the last sale price?940 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 04/16/1996 for $200,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/16/1996 | $200,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 940 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 | $2,003 |
| Market value | $166,742 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 940 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 | $166,742 | 1.2013 | $2,003 | +4.34% |
| 2024-2025 | $163,474 | 1.1743 | $1,920 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $160,270 | 1.1804 | $1,892 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $157,128 | 1.1905 | $1,871 | +2.00% |
| 2021-2022 | $154,048 | 1.1904 | $1,834 | +2.18% |
The complete history of permits filed for 940 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.
Create a free account to unlock extended information for 940 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, including whether it's located in FEMA flood zones, floodways or special flood hazard areas, as well as the Coastal barriers resources system area (COBRA).
| 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 940 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 | 0.19 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.33 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.33 |
| Tru School | NR | Private | K-6 | 24 | 0.36 |
| Tru School | NR | Private | K-5 | 23 | 0.39 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.33 |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.44 |
| St. Elizabeth Seton | NR | Private | PK-8 | 254 | 0.56 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.60 | |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 755 | 1.12 |
| 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 | 0.54 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.60 | |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 1.20 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | NR | Public | K-12 | 10 | 1.25 |
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Here are the neighbors for 940 Cowper Street, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 936 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 06/13/2007 | ||
| 332 Forest Ave, Palo Alto | 8,144 | 08/26/1997 | $2,300,000 |
| 918 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 07/17/2018 | ||
| 836 Kipling St, Palo Alto | 12/10/2015 | ||
| 654 Gilman St, Palo Alto | 2,290 | 04/21/1994 | $125,000 |
| 911 Bryant St, Palo Alto | |||
| 800 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 2,864 | 11/19/1999 | |
| 435 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 10/11/2024 | $2,100,000 | |
| 468 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 10/31/2011 | ||
| 460 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 5,197 | 03/01/2007 | |
| 385 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 2,086 | 12/16/2024 | $3,300,000 |
| 834 Kipling St, Palo Alto | 1,708 | 08/14/2023 | $321,000 |
| 832 Kipling St, Palo Alto | 12/26/2025 | ||
| 427 Forest Ave, Palo Alto | 10,586 | ||
| 628 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 01/27/2026 | $4,295,000 | |
| 446 Forest Ave, Palo Alto | 3,740 | 09/19/1994 | |
| 818 Kipling St, Palo Alto | 3,486 | 11/29/2017 | |
| 840 Kipling St, Palo Alto | 09/15/2020 | ||
| 942 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 01/30/2013 | ||
| 756 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 2,448 | 10/20/2025 | $2,700,000 |