| Primary address | 305 Cowper Street, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Downtown North Palo Alto |
| Parcel ID | 120-10-049 |
View detailed information on past sales, title documents and property taxes, including the assessed market value, in their dedicated tabs.
| Sale date | 10/16/1997 |
| Sale price | $540,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $20,440 |
| Building class | Single Family (01) |
| Acreage | 0.088
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| Zoning district | Two Unit Multiple Family Residence District (RMD) |
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Assessed at $1,701,518, the tax amount paid for 305 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $20,440.
When was 305 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?305 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 11/14/2019.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/1997 | $540,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 305 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 | $20,440 |
| Market value | $1,701,518 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 305 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 | $1,701,518 | 1.2013 | $20,440 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,668,156 | 1.1743 | $19,589 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,635,448 | 1.1804 | $19,305 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,603,381 | 1.1905 | $19,088 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,571,943 | 1.1904 | $18,712 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 305 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 305 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 305 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 | 0.25 |
| Addison Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 331 | 0.65 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.67 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.67 |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.85 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.67 |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.85 |
| St. Elizabeth Seton | NR | Private | PK-8 | 254 | 0.89 |
| KIPP Valiant Community Prep | 5 | Charter | K-8 | 619 | 0.89 |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.95 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.85 |
| Palo Alto High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,992 | 0.89 |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.95 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.97 | |
| Lydian Academy | NR | Private | 6-12 | 78 | 1.03 |
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Here are the neighbors for 305 Cowper Street, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 431 Florence St, Palo Alto | 5,782 | 12/15/2025 | $7,063,500 |
| 312 Bryant CT, Palo Alto | 09/16/2022 | ||
| 401 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 4,050 | 09/16/2020 | |
| 405 Kipling St, Palo Alto | 04/22/2025 | $3,295,000 | |
| 355 University Ave, Palo Alto | 25,130 | ||
| 401 Florence St, Palo Alto | 4,800 | 09/19/1989 | $712,409 |
| 419 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 05/16/2025 | ||
| 375 University Ave, Palo Alto | 7,500 | 10/12/2022 | |
| 390 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto | 20,564 | 07/14/2008 | $750,000 |
| 346 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto | 08/16/2017 | $2,030,000 | |
| 366 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto | 500 | 12/07/1995 | |
| 318 Bryant CT, Palo Alto | 01/23/2009 | $1,165,000 | |
| 451 University Ave, Palo Alto | 6,800 | 02/07/2023 | |
| 405 University Ave, Palo Alto | 4,357 | 09/07/2018 | |
| 316 Bryant CT, Palo Alto | 10/29/1998 | ||
| 310 Bryant CT, Palo Alto | 01/13/2022 | ||
| 423 Kipling St, Palo Alto | 2,441 | 09/06/2024 | $2,850,000 |
| 321 Everett Ave, Palo Alto | 09/18/2025 | ||
| 315 Everett Ave, Palo Alto | 12/31/2020 | ||
| 308 Bryant CT, Palo Alto | 09/05/2017 |