| Primary address | 818 Cowper Street, Palo Alto |
| Alternate address(es) | 724 Waverley St |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | University South |
| Parcel ID | 120-17-011 |
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| Sale date | 11/15/2024 |
| Sale price | $3,485,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $41,865 |
| Building sqft | 3,328 |
| Building class | Five or More Family (04) |
| Acreage | 0.12 |
| Lot sqft | 6,550 |
| Units | 5 |
| Year built | 1903 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Zoning district | Register |
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818 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1903 and has a total of 3,328 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 818 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $3,485,000, the tax amount paid for 818 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $41,865.
When was 818 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the last sale price?818 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 11/15/2024 for $3,485,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 5 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 818 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 | $41,865 |
| Market value | $3,485,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 818 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 | $3,485,000 | 1.2013 | $41,865 | +0.79% |
| 2024-2025 | $3,537,360 | 1.1743 | $41,539 | -0.52% |
| 2023-2024 | $3,537,360 | 1.1804 | $41,755 | +275.19% |
| 2022-2023 | $934,813 | 1.1905 | $11,129 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $916,484 | 1.1904 | $10,910 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 818 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 818 Cowper Street, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 471 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 09/26/2001 | ||
| 370 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 2,968 | 01/09/1998 | |
| 936 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 06/13/2007 | ||
| 427 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto | 10/30/2014 | $4,560,000 | |
| 1028 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 1,512 | 08/14/2020 | |
| 949 Scott St, Palo Alto | 03/24/2022 | $2,000,000 | |
| 350 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 2,480 | 06/15/2022 | $3,240,000 |
| 326 Addison Ave, Palo Alto | 12/09/2025 | $6,450,000 | |
| 467 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto | 07/15/2025 | $9,908,000 | |
| 441 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 02/24/2020 | $2,320,000 | |
| 1005 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 10/31/2008 | ||
| 327 Addison Ave, Palo Alto | 06/22/2023 | ||
| 440 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 08/13/2010 | ||
| 943 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 09/30/2009 | $1,940,000 | |
| 744 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 12/21/2020 | ||
| 310 Addison Ave, Palo Alto | 10/31/2008 | ||
| 452 Addison Ave, Palo Alto | 12/22/2020 | ||
| 352 University Ave, Palo Alto | 33,761 | 09/13/2019 | |
| 935 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 2,670 | 02/27/2026 | |
| 942 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 01/30/2013 |