| Primary address | 948 Cowper Street, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | University South |
| Parcel ID | 120-17-091 |
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| Sale date | 06/30/1998 |
| Sale price | $1,775,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $17,024 |
| Building sqft | 2,608 |
| Building class | Two Family (02) |
| Acreage | 0.21 |
| Lot sqft | 9,500 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1924 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Zoning district | Two Family Residence District (R2) |
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948 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1924 and has a total of 2,608 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 948 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,417,112, the tax amount paid for 948 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $17,023.
When was 948 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?948 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 01/04/2013.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Create a free account to view the complete sales history for 948 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, including title documents, transfer conditions, mortgages and liens.
| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/30/1998 | $1,775,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 948 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 | $17,024 |
| Market value | $1,417,112 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 948 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 | $1,417,112 | 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% |
The complete history of permits filed for 948 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 948 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 948 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Here are the neighbors for 948 Cowper Street, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1312 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 05/04/2026 | ||
| 475 Melville Ave, Palo Alto | 05/07/2021 | $5,625,000 | |
| 425 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto | 5,010 | 01/28/2025 | |
| 459 Channing Ave, Palo Alto | 11/10/2015 | ||
| 1329 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 02/25/2011 | $2,650,000 | |
| 1207 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 05/22/2012 | ||
| 262 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto | 05/15/2014 | $2,950,000 | |
| 430 Addison Ave, Palo Alto | 06/12/2007 | ||
| 1327 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 04/01/2025 | ||
| 222 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto | 03/08/2004 | ||
| 252 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto | 12/29/2003 | ||
| 1440 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 03/12/2014 | ||
| 427 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto | 04/14/2014 | ||
| 1245 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 09/22/2025 | $4,923,000 | |
| 1437 Byron St, Palo Alto | 10/01/2021 | ||
| 1400 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 05/29/2018 | $4,250,000 | |
| 1336 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 04/14/2014 | ||
| 334 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto | 06/30/1998 | ||
| 420 Addison Ave, Palo Alto | 04/07/2003 | ||
| 1238 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 08/09/2021 |