Residential > House
Sold
10/30/2020
Sold Price
$4,650,000$1,788/ft²
159 Cowper St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
- 5Beds
- 3Baths
- 2,600ft²Living Area
- 7,500ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 2Car
- 1999Year Built
- -DOM
- 5Permits
159 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is a 5 bed, 3 bath, 2,600 ft² house built in 1999 on a 0.172 acre lot with 5 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2020 for $4,650,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $3,971,750.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 159 Cowper St based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$3,971,750
$1,527/ft²
-$678K below Sold Price
Updated 8 months ago
Last Sold Price
$4,650,000
$1,788/ft²
3 years ago
159 Cowper St is valued at $3,971,750 by TopHap AVM 8 months ago.
159 Cowper St was last sold in 2020 for $4,650,000.
Permits
159 Cowper St has 5 permit records of total value of $350,100.
Permit History
5
Permits
$350,100
Total Permit Value
December 22, 2020
Description: Remodeling 425sf the kitchen including the replacement of the window over the sink three bathrooms and adding led lights to multiple rooms. Adjust water supply for clothes washerJob Value: $45,000Status: issuedType: Project - building permitFees: $1,310Effective Date: 2020-12-22Permit Number: 20000-02568
December 17, 2020
Description: Install (n) heat pump and associated air handlersJob Value: $42,900Status: issuedType: Project - building permitFees: $816Effective Date: 2020-12-17Permit Number: 20000-02521
June 21, 1999
Description: New single family residenceJob Value: $262,200Status: appliedType: Building/project/master application/master applicationFees: $3,188Effective Date: 1999-06-21Permit Number: 99000-00000-01710
March 29, 1999
Description: Demolish 2 dwellingsType: Building/project/master application/master applicationBusiness Name: P VILKINEffective Date: 1999-03-29Permit Number: 99000-00000-00805
September 9, 1998
Description: Stop work-illeg deckType: Building/project/master application/master applicationBusiness Name: ContactEffective Date: 1998-09-09Permit Number: 98000-00000-02738
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$58,103.72From latest Total Assessed Value1.2%Total Assessed Value$4,837,860=Land+
Assessed Value$4,005,540Additions
Assessed Value$832,320
In 2023, taxes billed for 159 Cowper St were $58,103.72, which is 1.20% from latest Total Assessed Value of $4,837,860.
Property History
159 Cowper St has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 159 Cowper St
Hazard Risks
Earthquake450Carb Mono114Particulates103Nat'l Avg100Ozone90Air Pollution87Lead37Weather1Hail0Hurricane0Tornado0Wind0
8 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 159 Cowper St.
Walkability Index
17 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
159 Cowper St has a walkability score of 17 out of 20, which means that it is in a very walkable area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
42°F
High
59°F
Summer
Average
Low
54°F
High
78°F
In the winter at 159 Cowper St, temperatures range from 41.6°F to 58.78°F with an average of 50.19°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 54.18°F to 78.43°F with and average of 66.31°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 159 Cowper St
Public Schools
Palo Alto High School
Grades: 9-12
1.07 mi
A
Addison Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.79 mi
A
Frank S. Greene Jr Middle School
Grades: 6-8
1.81 mi
B+
* The school rating is based entirely on the test score performance of each school. It is based on a scale of A-F, A being best.
Nearby public schools serving 159 Cowper St have ratings undefined, undefined, and undefined.
Neighborhood
This property is located in Downtown North, Palo Alto, CA 94301.
Seasonal Housing units 94301
11%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 94301
+110%of people during work hours.
Boundary map of Downtown North.
Crime Index for 94301
113
113
The crime index in 94301 is 113, which is 1.1 times higher than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 159 Cowper St over selected time period.
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