| Primary address | 166 Cowper Street, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Downtown North Palo Alto |
| Parcel ID | 120-09-028 |
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| Sale date | 08/11/2021 |
| Sale price | $1,670,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $21,290 |
| Building class | Single Family (01) |
| Acreage | 0.049 |
| Year built | 1921 |
| Zoning district | Two Family Residence District (R2) |
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166 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1921.
What is the assessed value of 166 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,772,216, the tax amount paid for 166 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $21,289.
When was 166 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the last sale price?166 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 08/11/2021 for $1,670,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 166 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 | $21,290 |
| Market value | $1,772,216 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 166 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 | $1,772,216 | 1.2013 | $21,290 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,737,468 | 1.1743 | $20,403 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,703,400 | 1.1804 | $20,107 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,670,000 | 1.1905 | $19,881 | +1.52% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,645,093 | 1.1904 | $19,583 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 166 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.
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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 |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 166 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tru School | NR | Private | K-6 | 24 | 0.39 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.77 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.77 |
| Addison Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 331 | 0.78 |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.83 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.77 |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.83 |
| KIPP Valiant Community Prep | 5 | Charter | K-8 | 619 | 0.87 |
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 6-12 | 78 | 0.90 |
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 7-12 | 44 | 0.91 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.83 |
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 6-12 | 78 | 0.90 |
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 7-12 | 44 | 0.91 |
| Menlo-Atherton High School | 7 | Public | 9-12 | 2,125 | 0.95 |
| Palo Alto High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,992 | 0.99 |
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Here are the neighbors for 166 Cowper Street, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 483 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto | 2,260 | 07/19/2019 | |
| 1427 Byron St, Palo Alto | 06/27/2022 | $4,675,000 | |
| 459 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto | 1,216 | 12/26/2012 | |
| 1211 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 07/23/2002 | ||
| 134 Tasso St, Palo Alto | 06/22/2007 | ||
| 160 Tasso St, Palo Alto | 2,008 | 01/17/2013 | $40,000 |
| 419 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto | 01/16/2013 | ||
| 1415 Cowper St, Palo Alto | |||
| 1420 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 04/06/2016 | ||
| 1044 Webster St, Palo Alto | 10/14/2025 | ||
| 144 Tasso St, Palo Alto | 11/05/2024 | ||
| 130 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 06/06/2005 | $975,000 | |
| 179 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 10/17/2024 | ||
| 525 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto | 10/24/2012 | ||
| 151 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 05/11/2021 | $4,000,000 | |
| 459 Ruthven Ave, Palo Alto | 05/29/2014 | $2,850,000 | |
| 141 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 02/18/2022 | $3,350,000 | |
| 176 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 11/30/2007 | ||
| 185 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 12/16/2016 | ||
| 152 Tasso St, Palo Alto | 1,346 | 02/16/2024 |