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1028 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Property report

Also known as: 1028 Cowper St

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Property type

Two Family (02)

Year built

1922

Acreage

0.17

Sale price

$800,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1028 Cowper St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Alternate address(es)
1030 Cowper St
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
Professorville
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
120-18-017

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/24/1999
Sale price
$800,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$14,771
Tax per sq. ft.
$10
Building
Property type
Two Family
Building sq. ft.
1,512
Stories
1
Year built
1922
Pool
N
Lot
Acreage
0.17
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residence District (R1)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
79 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
47 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
94 /100.  Biker's Paradise
Ownership

Ownership information for 1028 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 1028 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/24/1999 $800,000 XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XX & XXXXXX X XX XXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/14/2020 Deed of Trust XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, X X
08/14/2020 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
09/27/1999 Deed XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
09/24/1999 Deed XXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XX & XXXXXX X XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1028 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
Property tax
$14,771
Tax per sq. ft.
$10
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,229,568
Land value
$1,075,880
Building value
$153,688

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,229,568 1.2013 $14,771 +4.35%
2024-2025 $1,205,460 1.1743 $14,156 +1.47%
2023-2024 $1,181,824 1.1804 $13,950 +1.13%
2022-2023 $1,158,652 1.1905 $13,794 +2.01%
2021-2022 $1,135,935 1.1904 $13,522 +2.17%
2020-2021 $1,124,289 1.17716 $13,235 +1.09%
2019-2020 $1,102,245 1.18772 $13,092 +2.91%
2018-2019 $1,080,633 1.1773 $12,722 +1.78%
2017-2018 $1,059,445 1.1798 $12,500 +2.66%
2016-2017 $1,038,673 1.1722 $12,175 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 1028 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA

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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)
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.18
Tru School NR Private K-5 23 0.33
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.34
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.34
Tru School NR Private K-6 24 0.44
Walter Hays Elementary School 7 Public K-5 294 0.52
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.54
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.57
Duveneck Elementary School 8 Public K-5 346 1.08
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.34
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.38
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.54
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.57
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 7 Public 6-8 755 1.05
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 1.15
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 1.21
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.28
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 1.33
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.38
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 0.52
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.57
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 1.21
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 1.26
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.28
Esther B. Clark School NR Private 2-10 82 1.44
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 1.61
Menlo-Atherton High School 7 Public 9-12 2,125 1.72
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 1.73

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Neighbors for 1028 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA

471 Channing Ave, Palo Alto 427 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto 818 Cowper St, Palo Alto 367 Addison Ave, Palo Alto 949 Scott St, Palo Alto 326 Addison Ave, Palo Alto 1033 Bryant St, Palo Alto 350 Channing Ave, Palo Alto 467 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto 940 Scott Ave, Palo Alto 441 Homer Ave, Palo Alto 1005 Bryant St, Palo Alto 327 Addison Ave, Palo Alto 440 Channing Ave, Palo Alto 943 Bryant St, Palo Alto 744 Waverley St, Palo Alto 310 Addison Ave, Palo Alto 352 University Ave, Palo Alto 935 Waverley St, Palo Alto 452 Addison Ave, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 1028 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 1028 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The development at 1028 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1922.

What is the total square footage of 1028 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

1028 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 1,512 square feet.

When was 1028 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

1028 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 09/24/1999 for $800,000.

What is the assessed value of 1028 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

1028 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $1,229,568.

What are the property taxes for 1028 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 1028 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $14,770.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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