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

Also known as: 948 Cowper St

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Property type

Two Family (02)

Year built

1924

Acreage

0.21

Sale price

$1,775,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
948 Cowper St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
University South
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
120-17-091

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/30/1998
Sale price
$1,775,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$17,024
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Building
Property type
Two Family
Building sq. ft.
2,608
Stories
1
Year built
1924
Pool
N
Lot
Acreage
0.21
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 948 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 948 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/30/1998 $1,775,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/04/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XX/XX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX
06/30/1998 Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 948 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
Property tax
$17,024
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,417,112
Land value
$1,257,447
Building value
$159,665

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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 $1,417,112 1.2013 $17,024 +4.35%
2024-2025 $1,389,327 1.1743 $16,315 +1.47%
2023-2024 $1,362,086 1.1804 $16,078 +1.13%
2022-2023 $1,335,379 1.1905 $15,898 +2.01%
2021-2022 $1,309,196 1.1904 $15,585 +2.17%
2020-2021 $1,295,773 1.17716 $15,253 +1.09%
2019-2020 $1,270,367 1.18772 $15,088 +2.91%
2018-2019 $1,245,459 1.1773 $14,662 +1.78%
2017-2018 $1,221,039 1.1798 $14,406 +2.66%
2016-2017 $1,197,098 1.1722 $14,032 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 948 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
01/25/2021
01/25/2021

*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

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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 0.19
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.33
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.33
Tru School NR Private K-6 24 0.37
Tru School NR Private K-5 23 0.38
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.56
Walter Hays Elementary School 7 Public K-5 294 0.58
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.59
Duveneck Elementary School 8 Public K-5 346 1.12
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.33
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.43
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.56
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.59
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 7 Public 6-8 755 1.11
Stratford School - Palo Alto NR Private PK-7 369 1.21
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 1.21
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.26
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 1.27
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.43
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 0.53
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.59
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 1.21
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.26
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 1.26
Esther B. Clark School NR Private 2-10 82 1.40
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 1.54
Menlo-Atherton High School 7 Public 9-12 2,125 1.65
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 1.74

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Neighbors for 948 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA

1312 Cowper St, Palo Alto 475 Melville Ave, Palo Alto 425 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto 459 Channing Ave, Palo Alto 1329 Waverley St, Palo Alto 1207 Waverley St, Palo Alto 262 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto 430 Addison Ave, Palo Alto 1327 Waverley St, Palo Alto 222 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto 252 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto 1440 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 427 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto 1245 Waverley St, Palo Alto 1437 Byron St, Palo Alto 1400 Cowper St, Palo Alto 1336 Cowper St, Palo Alto 334 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto 420 Addison Ave, Palo Alto 1238 Cowper St, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 948 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 948 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The development at 948 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1924.

What is the total square footage of 948 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

948 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 2,608 square feet.

When was 948 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

948 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 06/30/1998 for $1,775,000.

What is the assessed value of 948 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

948 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $1,417,112.

What are the property taxes for 948 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 948 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $17,023.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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