| Primary address | 939 Cowper Street, Palo Alto |
| Alternate address(es) | 945 Cowper St |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | University South |
| Parcel ID | 120-05-072 |
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| Sale date | 05/06/2024 |
| Sale price | $4,300,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $52,689 |
| Building sqft | 2,641 |
| Building class | Two Family (02) |
| Acreage | 0.17 |
| Lot sqft | 7,500 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1947 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Zoning district | Two Family Residence District (R2) |
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939 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1947 and has a total of 2,641 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 939 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $4,386,000, the tax amount paid for 939 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $52,689.
When was 939 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the last sale price?939 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 05/06/2024 for $4,300,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2024 | $4,300,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 939 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 | $52,689 |
| Market value | $4,386,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 939 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 | $4,386,000 | 1.2013 | $52,689 | +655.12% |
| 2024-2025 | $594,190 | 1.1743 | $6,978 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $582,541 | 1.1804 | $6,876 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $571,120 | 1.1905 | $6,799 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $559,922 | 1.1904 | $6,665 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 939 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 939 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 939 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 | 0.15 |
| Tru School | NR | Private | K-5 | 23 | 0.35 |
| Tru School | NR | Private | K-6 | 24 | 0.36 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.37 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.37 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.37 |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.45 |
| St. Elizabeth Seton | NR | Private | PK-8 | 254 | 0.52 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.63 | |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 755 | 1.10 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.45 |
| Palo Alto High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,992 | 0.57 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.63 | |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 1.19 |
| Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto | NR | Private | K-12 | 89 | 1.28 |
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Here are the neighbors for 939 Cowper Street, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 610 Melville Ave, Palo Alto | 11/08/2013 | ||
| 635 Webster St, Palo Alto | 01/06/2023 | ||
| 1340 Byron St, Palo Alto | 02/11/2021 | ||
| 661 Forest Ave, Palo Alto | 11/21/2012 | ||
| 500 Melville Ave, Palo Alto | 12/12/2025 | ||
| 550 Melville Ave, Palo Alto | 06/01/2021 | ||
| 660 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 2,488 | 04/04/2013 | |
| 1220 Byron St, Palo Alto | 04/14/2026 | ||
| 734 Webster St, Palo Alto | 4,506 | 12/29/2022 | |
| 1351 Byron St, Palo Alto | 07/02/2025 | ||
| 1212 Byron St, Palo Alto | 06/14/2023 | ||
| 1341 Byron St, Palo Alto | 12/06/2018 | ||
| 1221 Byron St, Palo Alto | 06/29/2011 | ||
| 646 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto | 03/07/2013 | ||
| 667 Melville Ave, Palo Alto | 09/13/2004 | ||
| 1227 Byron St, Palo Alto | |||
| 1221 Webster St, Palo Alto | 03/26/2015 | ||
| 530 Melville Ave, Palo Alto | 05/15/2012 | ||
| 1333 Byron St, Palo Alto | 06/07/2024 | ||
| 1229 Webster St, Palo Alto | 03/20/2018 |