| Primary address | 1042 Cowper Street, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Professorville |
| Parcel ID | 120-18-067 |
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| Sale date | 03/26/2026 |
| Sale price | $9,250,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $80,169 |
| Building class | Single Family (01) |
| Acreage | 0.177
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| Zoning district | Single Family Residence District (R1) |
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Assessed at $6,680,503, the tax amount paid for 1042 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $80,252.
When was 1042 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the last sale price?1042 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 03/26/2026 for $9,250,000.
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.
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Access detailed property tax data for 1042 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 |
| Base tax | $80,253 |
| Current property tax | $80,169 |
| Market value | $6,680,503 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1042 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 | $6,680,503 | 1.2013 | $80,253 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $6,549,514 | 1.1743 | $76,911 | +1.58% |
| 2023-2024 | $6,414,231 | 1.1804 | $75,714 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $6,288,463 | 1.1905 | $74,864 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $6,165,161 | 1.1904 | $73,390 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 1042 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 1042 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 1042 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 | 0.18 |
| Tru School | NR | Private | K-5 | 23 | 0.32 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.34 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.34 |
| Tru School | NR | Private | K-6 | 24 | 0.45 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.34 |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.37 |
| St. Elizabeth Seton | NR | Private | PK-8 | 254 | 0.54 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.57 | |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 755 | 1.03 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.37 |
| Palo Alto High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,992 | 0.52 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.57 | |
| Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto | NR | Private | K-12 | 89 | 1.19 |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 1.28 |
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Here are the neighbors for 1042 Cowper Street, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911 Hansen Way, Palo Alto | 152,511 | ||
| 3585 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | |||
| 551 Sand Hill Rd, Palo Alto | |||
| 706 Los Trancos Rd, Palo Alto | |||
| 5065 Skyline Blvd, Palo Alto | 12/24/2012 | $1,300,500 | |
| 607 Hansen Way, Palo Alto | 108,931 | ||
| 620 Sand Hill Rd, Palo Alto | 726,728 | 03/01/2012 | |
| 600 Sand Hill Rd, Palo Alto | 60,705 | 03/01/2012 | |
| 3175 Hanover St, Palo Alto | 129,678 | ||
| 3466 Kenneth Dr, Palo Alto | 10/31/2012 | ||
| 842 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 11/08/2021 | ||
| 862 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 06/08/2023 | $3,900,000 | |
| 3458 Kenneth Dr, Palo Alto | 02/07/2011 | ||
| 3301 Hillview Ave, Palo Alto | 292,013 | 01/06/2022 | $267,600,000 |
| 320 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto | 12/07/2005 | ||
| 742 Christine Dr, Palo Alto | 07/22/2008 | ||
| 2227 El Camino Real, Palo Alto | 2,800 | 06/04/2024 | $9,350,000 |
| 900 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto | 100,000 | ||
| 979 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto | 03/30/2006 | ||
| 852 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 02/20/2020 | $3,925,000 |