Residential > House
Sold
05/26/2010
Sold Price
$4,400,000$1,167/ft²
1620 Cowper St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
- 3Beds
- 3Baths
- 3,770ft²Living Area
- 0.3acLot Size
- -Pool
- 1Car
- 1932Year Built
- -DOM
- 15Permits
1620 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 3,770 ft² house built in 1932 on a 0.307 acre lot with 15 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2010 for $4,400,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $6,086,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 1620 Cowper St based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$6,086,000
$1,614/ft²
+$2M above Sold Price
Updated 5 months ago
Last Sold Price
$4,400,000
$1,167/ft²
14 years ago
1620 Cowper St is valued at $6,086,000 by TopHap AVM 5 months ago.
1620 Cowper St was last sold in 2010 for $4,400,000.
Permits
1620 Cowper St has 15 permit records of total value of $120,500.
Permit History
15
Permits
$120,500
Total Permit Value
October 16, 2019
Description: Replace existing electrtical panel 200 amps same locationJob Value: $5,500Status: finalType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Kositch Enterprises INCFees: $503Effective Date: 2019-10-16Permit Number: 19000-02636
September 17, 2019
Description: Replace two furnaces and install two new air conditioning unitsJob Value: $60,000Status: finalType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Acco Engineered Systems INCFees: $750Effective Date: 2019-09-17Permit Number: 19000-02332
November 28, 2017
Description: Dedicated electric power for portable spa and associated disconnectStatus: finalType: Project - building permitFees: $169Effective Date: 2017-11-28Permit Number: 17000-02830
March 13, 2012
Description: [12-478] Replace water heater and extend house gas line.Status: issuedType: Revision-Building PermitBusiness Name: Van Acker Construction Associates IncFees: $89Effective Date: 2012-03-13Permit Number: 12REV-00147
March 2, 2012
Description: Electric service upgrade to 200 amps in the same locationStatus: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Van Acker Construction Associates IncFees: $103Effective Date: 2012-03-02Permit Number: 12000-00478
March 21, 2011
Description: Rear roof modication to conform to daylight plane due to proposed lot line adjustmentJob Value: $35,000Status: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Van Acker Construction Associates IncFees: $1,823Effective Date: 2011-03-21Permit Number: 11000-00438
January 19, 2010
Description: Replace furnace in same location; includes duct workStatus: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Stanford Plbg. & Htg; Stanford Plumbing & HeatingFees: $113Effective Date: 2010-01-19Permit Number: 10000-00000-00106
November 5, 2009
Description: Partial reroof 2000 sf tear off wood shingles install #1 cedar wood shingles class b - no new sheathingJob Value: $20,000Status: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: SH Roofing CompanyFees: $515Effective Date: 2009-11-05Permit Number: 09000-00000-02405
December 27, 2001
Description: Replace furnaceStatus: appliedType: Building/project/master application/res elect/plumbing/mech only; Building/project/master application/res elect/plbg/mech onlyBusiness Name: Atlas Heating CompanyFees: $40Effective Date: 2001-12-27Permit Number: 01000-00000-03486
June 18, 1997
Description: Re-roofType: Building/project/master application/master applicationBusiness Name: Shelton Roofing Co IncEffective Date: 1997-06-18Permit Number: 97000-00000-01507
June 18, 1997
Type: Building/Roofing Permit/NA/NAEffective Date: 1997-06-18Permit Number: 97RP0-00000-01507
March 20, 1992
Type: Building/Roofing Permit/NA/NAEffective Date: 1992-03-20Permit Number: 92RP0-00000-00821
March 20, 1992
Type: Building/project/master application/master applicationBusiness Name: Shelton RoofingEffective Date: 1992-03-20Permit Number: 92000-00000-00821
September 8, 1989
Description: Dryrot repairStatus: N/AType: Building projectBusiness Name: Nascimento ConstructionApplicant: Ferrando Donald Trustee & Et AlFees: $54Effective Date: 1989-09-08Permit Number: 89000-00000-02059
August 13, 1987
Status: N/AType: Building projectBusiness Name: Shelton RoofingApplicant: Yuan Winston W and Yu ShaFees: $78Effective Date: 1987-08-13Permit Number: 87000-00000-02209
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$65,436.68From latest Total Assessed Value1.2%Total Assessed Value$5,459,079=Land+
Assessed Value$4,590,592Additions
Assessed Value$868,487
In 2023, taxes billed for 1620 Cowper St were $65,436.68, which is 1.20% from latest Total Assessed Value of $5,459,079.
Property History
1620 Cowper St has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 1620 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 1620 Cowper St.
Walkability Index
11 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
1620 Cowper St has a walkability score of 11 out of 20, which means that it is in a somewhat 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 1620 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 1620 Cowper St
Public Schools
Palo Alto High School
Grades: 9-12
0.62 mi
A
Walter Hays Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.29 mi
B
Frank S. Greene Jr Middle School
Grades: 6-8
0.58 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 1620 Cowper St have ratings undefined, undefined, and undefined.
Neighborhood
This property is located in Old Palo Alto, 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 Old Palo Alto.
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 1620 Cowper St over selected time period.
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