Incredible and rare opportunity to build new or renovate in A+, prime Old Palo Alto location. Very rare lot dimension of 100 x 100 make this 10,000sf lot truly unique. Renovate existing structure or build new (Buyer to confirm with city of Palo Alto). Existing structure is roughly 2,750sf including 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Existing pool on property. Limitless possibilities in a priceless location.
Source: MLSListings, MLS#ML81791422
- MLS# ML81791422
- Date Listed05/14/2020
- Bedrooms 6
- Bathrooms 4 Full baths
- Lot Size 0.23 acres (9,997 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Santa Clara
- Year Built 1926
- Water Public
- Square Feet 2,750 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $1816.36
Interior Features
- Appliances Disposal, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range, Washer/ Dryer
- Flooring Vinyl, Carpet
- Cooling None
- Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof -
- Lot Size Acres 0.23
- Lot Size SQFT 9,997.02
- Lot Features -
Financial Considerations
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2020 | Sold | $5,180,000.00 |
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1218 MIddlefield Road | Listing | 5 | 2 | Oct 13, 2025 | $2,495,000 | Jun 25, 2024 | $2,930,120 |
| 536 Addison Avenue | Listing | 3 | 1 | Oct 12, 2025 | $3,198,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $3,037,250 |
| 1535 Cowper Street | Listing | 6 | 4 | Nov 18, 2025 | $4,995,000 | Jul 23, 2024 | $5,174,000 |
| 1535 Cowper Street | Listing | 6 | 4 | Nov 18, 2025 | $4,995,000 | Jul 23, 2024 | $5,174,000 |
| 1827 Cowper Street | Listing | 6 | 4 | Oct 10, 2025 | $7,988,000 | Aug 22, 2023 | $6,573,000 |
| 1827 Cowper Street | Listing | 6 | 4 | Oct 10, 2025 | $7,988,000 | Aug 22, 2023 | $6,573,000 |
| 1555 Alma Street | Listing | 3 | 1 | Oct 10, 2025 | $1,898,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $2,837,750 |
| 1555 Alma Street | Listing | 3 | 1 | Oct 10, 2025 | $1,898,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $2,837,750 |
| 1218 Middlefield Road | Listing | 5 | 2 | Oct 09, 2025 | $2,198,000 | Jun 25, 2024 | $2,930,120 |
| 1218 Middlefield Road | Listing | 5 | 2 | Oct 09, 2025 | $2,198,000 | Jun 25, 2024 | $2,930,120 |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,908 | 68,422 | 1,934,902 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 7,558 | 2,862 | 1,500 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 44.2 | 39.5 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $167,695 | $168,118 | $131,545 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $118,918 | $101,277 | $59,920 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 128 | 144 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 40.4°F | 40.4°F | 41.7°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 78.8°F | 78.8°F | 84.3°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.71" | 15.71" | 15.08" | 38" |
76/100
Very Walkable
Walk Score ®
42/100
Some Transit
Transit Score ®
99/100
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score ®
Overview
Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.Transit Summary
13 nearby routes: 9 bus, 4 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 43/100, Transit Score: 20/100, Bike Score: 72/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 1535 Cowper Street
Source: Realty.com
1535 Cowper Street, PALO ALTO, CA 94301 is a Single Family 2,750 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 12 photos available of this 6 bed, 4 bath house, listed at $4,995,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 12 photos of 1535 Cowper Street.
Our records indicate that 1535 Cowper Street was built in 1926.
The full address for this home is 1535 Cowper Street, PALO ALTO, CA 94301.
1535 Cowper Street has been listed on Realty.com since Thu May 14, 2020
Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 43/100, Transit Score: 20/100, Bike Score: 72/100.
There are 2 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 1535 Cowper Street. Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Palo Alto High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Compass
(tel: 650-375-1111)
Listing agent:
Zach Trailer
(tel: 650-906-8008)
(#01371338)
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