| Primary address | 2960 Cowper Street, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94306 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Midtown Palo Alto |
| Parcel ID | 132-20-125 |
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| Sale date | 09/16/1994 |
| Sale price | $570,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $13,229 |
| Building sqft | 3,412 |
| Total sqft | 3,412 |
| Building class | Two Family (02) |
| Acreage | 0.33 |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Lot sqft | 14,391 |
| Units | 3 |
| Year built | 1927 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Zoning district | Single Family Residence District (R1) |
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2960 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was built in 1927 and has a total of 3,412 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 2960 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,108,264, the tax amount paid for 2960 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 is $13,313.
When was 2960 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 last sold?2960 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was last sold in 08/02/2021.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/1994 | $570,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 2960 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $13,314 |
| Current property tax | $13,229 |
| Market value | $1,108,264 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 2960 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 | $1,108,264 | 1.2013 | $13,314 | +20.79% |
| 2024-2025 | $938,632 | 1.1743 | $11,022 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $920,228 | 1.1804 | $10,862 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $902,186 | 1.1905 | $10,741 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $884,498 | 1.1904 | $10,529 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 2960 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.
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | 0.2, A (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 2960 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keys School | NR | Private | K-8 | 289 | 0.19 |
| Keys Family Day School | NR | Private | K-4 | 177 | 0.19 |
| El Carmelo Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-5 | 317 | 0.24 |
| International School of the Peninsula | NR | Private | PK-K | 129 | 0.32 |
| International School of the Peninsula | NR | Private | PK-K | 129 | 0.32 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keys School | NR | Private | K-8 | 289 | 0.19 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 996 | 0.73 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 755 | 0.75 |
| Bear Hollow School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.80 |
| Keys Family Day School | NR | Private | 5-8 | 138 | 0.87 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Hollow School | NR | Private | K-12 | 0 | 0.80 |
| Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto | NR | Private | K-12 | 89 | 1.02 |
| Achieve, Inc. School | NR | Private | K-12 | 63 | 1.03 |
| Living Widsom High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 10 | 1.33 |
| Kehillah Jewish High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 188 | 1.35 |
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Here are the neighbors for 2960 Cowper Street, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3358 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 04/15/2011 | ||
| 3083 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 08/03/2012 | ||
| 3352 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 05/26/2020 | ||
| 3376 Bryant St, Palo Alto | |||
| 235 El Carmelo Ave, Palo Alto | 12/24/2015 | ||
| 3491 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 09/05/2003 | ||
| 2895 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 03/20/2017 | $4,300,000 | |
| 2811 Emerson St, Palo Alto | 11/05/2010 | $835,000 | |
| 325 El Carmelo Ave, Palo Alto | 01/17/2003 | ||
| 3388 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 12/03/2012 | ||
| 3465 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 10/04/2006 | ||
| 3520 South CT, Palo Alto | 04/01/2020 | ||
| 3333 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 07/01/2013 | $2,700,000 | |
| 470 Martinsen CT, Palo Alto | 02/23/2022 | $4,127,000 | |
| 3334 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 04/27/2023 | ||
| 3382 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 10/04/2010 | ||
| 3504 South CT, Palo Alto | 07/05/2023 | $3,328,000 | |
| 3314 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 09/30/2025 | $3,200,000 | |
| 3393 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 11/10/2016 | ||
| 3475 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 08/29/2016 |