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

Also known as: 923 Cowper St

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Property type

Two Family (02)

Year built

1948

Acreage

0.17

Sale price

$3,250,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
923 Cowper St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Alternate address(es)
925 Cowper St
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
University South
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
120-05-074

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
01/15/2021
Sale price
$3,250,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$42,860
Current property tax
$42,776
Tax per sq. ft.
$21
Building
Property type
Two Family
Building sq. ft.
2,084
Stories
1
Year built
1948
Pool
N
Lot
Acreage
0.17
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two Family Residence District (R2)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
85 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
49 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
98 /100.  Biker's Paradise
Ownership

Ownership information for 923 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 923 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/15/2021 $3,250,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX; XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX
09/08/1995 $477,500 XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/15/2021 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X X
01/15/2021 Grant Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX
08/09/2017 Deed of Trust XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/09/2017 Correction Grant Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXX
05/07/1997 Deed XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXX X
09/08/1995 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 923 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
Base tax
$42,860
Current property tax
$42,776
Tax per sq. ft.
$21
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,567,842
Land value
$3,409,661
Building value
$158,181

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $3,567,842 1.2013 $42,860 +4.35%
2024-2025 $3,497,885 1.1743 $41,076 +1.47%
2023-2024 $3,429,300 1.1804 $40,479 +2.57%
2022-2023 $3,315,000 1.1905 $39,465 +273.44%
2021-2022 $887,741 1.1904 $10,568 +2.18%
2020-2021 $878,639 1.17716 $10,343 +1.09%
2019-2020 $861,412 1.18772 $10,231 +2.91%
2018-2019 $844,522 1.1773 $9,942 +1.78%
2017-2018 $827,964 1.1798 $9,769 +2.66%
2016-2017 $811,730 1.1722 $9,515 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 923 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
07/13/2022
01/06/2022
03/01/2021
03/01/2021

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2
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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 0.16
Tru School NR Private K-6 24 0.34
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.37
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.37
Tru School NR Private K-5 23 0.37
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.53
Walter Hays Elementary School 7 Public K-5 294 0.58
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.64
Duveneck Elementary School 8 Public K-5 346 1.10
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.37
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.47
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.53
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.64
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 7 Public 6-8 755 1.12
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 1.17
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 1.21
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 1.23
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.28
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.47
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 0.57
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.64
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 1.17
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.28
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 1.30
Esther B. Clark School NR Private 2-10 82 1.42
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 1.54
Menlo-Atherton High School 7 Public 9-12 2,125 1.63
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 1.70

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Neighbors for 923 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA

1345 Cowper St, Palo Alto 1135 Webster St, Palo Alto 1234 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 1150 Byron St, Palo Alto 569 Addison Ave, Palo Alto 554 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto 555 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 630 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto 609 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto 1336 Webster St, Palo Alto 1327 Tasso St, Palo Alto 1401 Webster St, Palo Alto 686 Kellogg Ave, Palo Alto 1410 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 1341 Tasso St, Palo Alto 530 Kellogg Ave, Palo Alto 1357 Cowper St, Palo Alto 1350 Byron St, Palo Alto 1321 Webster St, Palo Alto 1345 Webster St, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 923 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 923 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The development at 923 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1948.

What is the total square footage of 923 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

923 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 2,084 square feet.

When was 923 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

923 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 01/15/2021 for $3,250,000.

What is the assessed value of 923 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

923 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $3,567,842.

What are the property taxes for 923 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 923 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $42,860.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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