544 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information
544 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 544 Cowper Street, Palo Alto |
| Alternate address(es) | 540 Cowper St 542 Cowper St 546 Cowper St |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | University South |
| Parcel ID | 120-15-074 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 544 Cowper Street, Palo Alto
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| Sale date | 06/08/1990 |
| Sale price | $1,500,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $37,468 |
Lot & Building Information for 544 Cowper Street, Palo Alto
| Building sqft | 6,608 |
| Building class | Offices, High-Rise Office Buildings, Banks and Clinics (Category Also Includes Parking for Existing Office Buildings) (59) |
| Acreage | 0.1 |
| Lot sqft | 4,490 |
| Units | 6 |
| Year built | 1959 |
| Stories | 2 |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
| Zoning district | Register |
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Other Property Data for 544 Cowper Street, Palo Alto
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About 544 Cowper Street, Palo Alto
This Offices, High-Rise Office Buildings, Banks and Clinics (Category Also Includes Parking for Existing Office Buildings) (59) located at 544 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 6,608 square feet.
What is the year built & the current market value of 544 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?544 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1959 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $3,118,959.
How many commercial spaces does this building have?This building has 6 commercial spaces available for lease.
Ownership Information
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Past Sales & Property History for 544 Cowper Street, Palo Alto
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/08/1990 | $1,500,000 | Register | Register |
Title Documents for 544 Cowper Street, Palo Alto
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Property Taxes for 544 Cowper Street, Palo Alto
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $37,468 |
| Market value | $3,118,959 |
Assessment History for 544 Cowper Street, Palo Alto
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 544 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 | $3,118,959 | 1.2013 | $37,468 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $3,057,804 | 1.1743 | $35,908 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $2,997,848 | 1.1804 | $35,387 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $2,939,067 | 1.1905 | $34,990 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $2,881,440 | 1.1904 | $34,301 | +2.17% |
Permits for 544 Cowper Street, Palo Alto
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Demographics by Zip Code
| Total population | 17,508 |
| Median age | 46.7 |
| Average household income | $342,324 |
| Family households | 61.6% |
| Occupied housing units | 7,167 |
| Owner occupied units | 53.0% |
| Average number of people per household | 2.4 |
| Median year structure built | 1957 |
| Median value for units with a mortgage | $2,000,001 |
| Median value for units without a mortgage | $2,000,001 |
Risk
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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 |
Transportation
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Neighbors for 544 Cowper Street, Palo Alto
Here are the neighbors for 544 Cowper Street, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 431 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 15,599 | 04/27/2022 | $36,000,000 |
| 456 University Ave, Palo Alto | 21,968 | ||
| 315 University Ave, Palo Alto | |||
| 345 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | |||
| 380 University Ave, Palo Alto | 6,144 | 12/11/2012 | |
| 337 University Ave, Palo Alto | 6,900 | 09/27/2012 | |
| 555 Waverley St, Palo Alto | |||
| 527 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 12/21/2006 | ||
| 424 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto | |||
| 452 University Ave, Palo Alto | 8,110 | 07/16/2003 | |
| 301 University Ave, Palo Alto | 22,857 | ||
| 439 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 4,650 | 10/18/2013 | |
| 515 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 12/21/2006 | ||
| 541 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 8,368 | 12/30/2024 | $1,896,000 |
| 529 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 45,319 | 08/25/1999 | |
| 472 University Ave, Palo Alto | 9,300 | 12/15/2025 | $1,236,000 |
| 499 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 15,724 | 02/20/2013 | |
| 418 Florence St, Palo Alto | 9,147 | 08/22/2022 | |
| 340 University Ave, Palo Alto | 15,030 | 10/17/2014 | |
| 328 University Ave, Palo Alto | 6,400 | 03/29/2019 | $12,000,000 |