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

Also known as: 250 Cowper St

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Property type

Two Family (02)

Year built

1900

Acreage

0.06

Sale price

$3,500,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
250 Cowper St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Alternate address(es)
252 Cowper St
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
Downtown North Palo Alto
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
120-14-024

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/18/2024
Sale price
$3,500,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$42,046
Current property tax
$41,961
Tax per sq. ft.
$17
Building
Property type
Two Family
Building sq. ft.
2,451
Stories
3
Year built
1900
Pool
N
Lot
Acreage
0.06
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two Family Residence District (R2)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
89 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
55 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
100 /100.  Biker's Paradise
Ownership

Ownership information for 250 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 250 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/18/2024 $3,500,000 XXX, XXXX; XXX, XXXX XXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
02/24/2020 $3,700,000 XXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX; XXX, XXXXXX
07/14/2009 $1,435,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/06/2025 Ucc - Financing Statement XXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
11/18/2024 Deed of Trust XXX, XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
11/18/2024 Grant Deed XXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX, XXXX
05/12/2020 Deed of Trust XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/24/2020 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
07/25/2017 Deed of Trust XXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXX X X
07/25/2017 Power Attorney XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX
07/25/2013 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX
10/04/2012 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXX XXXXX XX
01/31/2012 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXX, XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 250 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
$42,046
Current property tax
$41,961
Tax per sq. ft.
$17
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,500,000
Land value
$3,250,000
Building value
$250,000

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $3,500,000 1.2013 $42,046 -9.75%
2024-2025 $3,967,145 1.1743 $46,586 +1.47%
2023-2024 $3,889,359 1.1804 $45,910 +1.13%
2022-2023 $3,813,098 1.1905 $45,395 +2.01%
2021-2022 $3,738,332 1.1904 $44,501 +123.20%
2020-2021 $1,693,715 1.17716 $19,938 +1.09%
2019-2020 $1,660,506 1.18772 $19,722 +2.91%
2018-2019 $1,627,948 1.1773 $19,165 +1.78%
2017-2018 $1,596,028 1.1798 $18,830 +2.66%
2016-2017 $1,564,735 1.1722 $18,342 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 250 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
01/02/2026
12/17/2025
11/07/2025
08/26/2025
08/21/2025

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2
Landslides and liquefaction map

Fire hazard zones

Faults and tsunami inundation zones map

Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Tru School NR Private K-6 24 0.29
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.68
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.68
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.68
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.86
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.86
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.90
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.98
Walter Hays Elementary School 7 Public K-5 294 1.14
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.68
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.86
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 0.90
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.93
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.97
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.98
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 0.99
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.16
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.86
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 0.90
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.97
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.98
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 0.99
Lydian Academy NR Private 7-12 44 1.00
Menlo-Atherton High School 7 Public 9-12 2,125 1.05
Esther B. Clark School NR Private 2-10 82 1.13
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.16
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 1.87

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Neighbors for 250 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA

365 Everett Ave, Palo Alto 322 Everett Ave, Palo Alto 351 Bryant CT, Palo Alto 218 Waverley St, Palo Alto 218 Cowper St, Palo Alto 204 Cowper St, Palo Alto 204 Waverley St, Palo Alto 221 Bryant St, Palo Alto 477 Everett Ave, Palo Alto 467 Everett Ave, Palo Alto 350 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto 215 Bryant St, Palo Alto 369 Everett Ave, Palo Alto 412 Everett Ave, Palo Alto 302 Kipling St, Palo Alto 228 Cowper St, Palo Alto 360 Bryant CT, Palo Alto 301 Bryant St, Palo Alto 475 Everett Ave, Palo Alto 210 Cowper St, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 250 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 250 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The development at 250 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1900.

What is the total square footage of 250 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

250 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 2,451 square feet.

When was 250 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

250 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 11/18/2024 for $3,500,000.

What is the assessed value of 250 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

250 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $3,500,000.

What are the property taxes for 250 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 250 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $42,045.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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