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Home sold for $4,650,000 in 35 days

159 Cowper St Palo Alto, CA, 94301

Off the market 5 beds 3 baths 2,600 sqft

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Located on a quiet, tree-lined street near downtown Palo Alto, this five-bedroom floor plan offers the flexibility needed for working and learning from home. Four large bedrooms are found upstairs including the main suite, which features a large bathroom with two separate vanities and a large spa-like bathtub. The fifth bedroom, on the main floor, is perfect for a home office. French doors located off the living room, family room, upstairs landing and master bedroom offer the opportunity for seamless indoor/outdoor living. Kitchen opens to large family room and terrace. The attached two-car garage and large lot, big enough for a pool, are rare for this downtown location. Close to Johnson Park and highly sought-after Palo Alto schools.
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Property details

2,600 sqft interior area
Property type
Home
Interior area
2,600 sqft
Land area
7,501 sqft (0.17 acres)
Price per sqft
$1,788/sqft
Address
159 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
City of California
Palo Alto
County
Santa Clara
Sold price
$4,650,000
nr.of parking places
2
Year Built
1999
District
All Other Counties/states
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Interior Features

2 parking places
Beds
5
Baths
3
Parking
2
Garage & Parking
Off Street Parking
# of fireplaces
2
Fireplaces
Gas Starter
Heathing & Cooling
Forced Air Heating (1 Zone)
Other rooms
Family Room, Formal Dining Room

Listed by

Michael Dreyfus, Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Name
Michael Dreyfus
License number
01121795
Brokerage company
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
MLS #
ML81812830

Buyer agent

Name
Miles McCormick
Brokerage company
Keller Williams Palo Alto

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$14,277
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$14,277 per month
Mortgage
$930,000 / 20%
2.28%
30 years
Your amount $14,277 / month

Exterior Features

Composition Shingles roof and more
Roof
Composition Shingles
Pool
No

Lot details

TMK #12009013
Lot Description
Level
Parcel nr.
12009013

94301 info

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People living in 94301

51%
Families with children
National average: 39%
32%
Non family households
191,618
Population
$224,823
Average Income

Age & gender

Median age 38 years
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Commute types

72% commute by car
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Education level

35% have professional education
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Number of employees

4% work in management
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Vehicles available

39% have 2 vehicle
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Vehicles by gender

39% have 2 vehicle
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Housing market insights for

$3.23m
Neighborhood average
sales price*
$2.56m
Neighborhood median
sales price*
314
Number
of sales*

Housing type

61% are single detacheds
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Rooms

33% of the houses have 4 or 5 rooms
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Bedrooms

53% have 2 or 3 bedrooms
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Owners vs Renters

57% are owners
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ADU Accessory Dwelling Unit

Description
Playhouse
Baths
1 full
Kitchen
Yes

Schools

15 schools with rating up to 9
School rating Distance
NR
AltSchool Palo Alto
930 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Elementary School
0.792mi
NR
AltSchool Palo Alto
930 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Middle School
0.792mi
9
out of 10
Palo Alto High School
50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301
High School
0.98mi
School rating Distance
NR
AltSchool Palo Alto
930 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
0.792mi
8
out of 10
Addison Elementary School
650 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
0.803mi
NR
Tru
1295 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301
1.009mi
NR
St. Elizabeth Seton
1095 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
1.027mi
8
out of 10
Walter Hays Elementary School
1525 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301
1.262mi
School rating Distance
NR
AltSchool Palo Alto
930 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
0.792mi
NR
St. Elizabeth Seton
1095 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
1.027mi
NR
Castilleja School
1310 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
1.066mi
8
out of 10
David Starr Jordan Middle School
750 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303
1.827mi
NR
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto
456 College Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
1.91mi
School rating Distance
9
out of 10
Palo Alto High School
50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301
0.98mi
NR
Castilleja School
1310 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
1.066mi
NR
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto
456 College Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
1.91mi
NR
Fusion Academy Palo Alto
2191 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
2.158mi
NR
Bear Hollow School
3790 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
2.912mi
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Price history

Sold Oct 30, 2020
Date Event Price $/sqft Source
Oct 30, 2020 Sold $4,650,000 1788.46 Public Record
Oct 30, 2020 Price Increase $4,650,000 +3.45% 1788.46 MLS #ML81812830
Oct 1, 2020 Pending $4,495,000 1728.85 MLS #ML81812830
Sep 26, 2020 New Listing $4,495,000 1728.85 MLS #ML81812830

Taxes of 159 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

R2 zoning / MLS #ML81812830
Zoning
R2

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Frequently Asked Questions about 159 Cowper St

What is 159 Cowper St?

159 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA, 94301 is a single family home located in the city of Palo Alto, California with zipcode 94301. This single family home has 5 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms with an interior area of 2,600 sqft.

Which year was this home built?

This home was build in 1999.

Which year was this property last sold?

This property was sold in 2020.

What is the full address of this Home?

159 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA, 94301.

Are grocery stores nearby?

The closest grocery stores are The Willows Market, 0.22 miles away and Whole Foods Market, 0.65 miles away.

What is the neighborhood like?

The 94301 zip area has a population of 191,618, and 51% of the families have children. The median age is 38.98 years and 72% commute by car. The most popular housing type is "single detached" and 57% is owner.

Based on information from the bridgeMLS as of 03-28-2024. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Listing last updated on: Oct 31, 2020
Verhouse Last checked 1 year ago

159 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA, 94301 is a single family home located in the city of Palo Alto, California with zipcode 94301. This single family home has 5 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms with an interior area of 2,600 sqft on a 7,501 sqft sqft lot. This house was build in 1999.
The closest grocery stores are The Willows Market, 0.22 miles away and Whole Foods Market, 0.65 miles away.
The 94301 zip area has a population of 191,618, and 51% of the families have children. The median age is 38.98 years and 72% commute by car. The most popular housing type is "single detached" and 57% is owner.

*Neighborhood & street median sales price are calculated over sold properties over the last 6 months.

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