Residential > House
Sold
05/13/1988
Sold Price
$597,000$260/ft²
1855 Cowper St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
- 4Beds
- 3Baths
- 2,292ft²Living Area
- 7,500ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 1Car
- 1915Year Built
- -DOM
- 18Permits
1855 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,292 ft² house built in 1915 on a 0.172 acre lot with 18 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 1988 for $597,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $4,586,250.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 1855 Cowper St based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$4,586,250
$2,000/ft²
+$4M above Sold Price
Updated 5 months ago
Last Sold Price
$597,000
$260/ft²
36 years ago
1855 Cowper St is valued at $4,586,250 by TopHap AVM 5 months ago.
1855 Cowper St was last sold in 1988 for $597,000.
Permits
1855 Cowper St has 18 permit records of total value of $640,682.
Permit History
18
Permits
$640,682
Total Permit Value
January 14, 2018
Description: Residential repair and restore 730 sf detached garage/carriage house including additional framing new concrete slab and footings new mechanical electrical and plumbing. New windows doors siding and roofingJob Value: $106,236Status: finalType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: GL Perry Construction IncFees: $5,175Effective Date: 2018-01-14Permit Number: 15000-02829
November 12, 2016
Description: Temp powerStatus: finalType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: G L Perry Construction IncFees: $148Effective Date: 2016-11-12Permit Number: 16000-01161
September 2, 2016
Description: 15-2829: plans include missing green building checklist documents.**fees waived by eb**Status: issuedType: Revision-building permitBusiness Name: GL Perry Construction INC0Effective Date: 2016-09-02Permit Number: 16REV-00556
September 5, 2014
Description: Residential photovoltaic installation 12 flush mounted panelsStatus: finalType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Cobalt Power Systems IncFees: $400Effective Date: 2014-09-05Permit Number: 14000-02301
August 28, 2014
Description: Tear off old wood shingle roof. Install OSB radiant barrier on the lower roofs only, Install new Composition roof.Job Value: $34,446Status: finalType: Re-roofBusiness Name: Shelton Roofing Co IncFees: $855Effective Date: 2014-08-28Permit Number: 14000-02214
May 10, 2012
Description: Install new air conditioning and run coil into exsiting ductwork. Replace furnaceStatus: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: A Plus General ContractorsFees: $315Effective Date: 2012-05-10Permit Number: 12000-01088
February 15, 2008
Description: Pipeburst/trenchless sewer replacement on private property (seale ave side of house)Status: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: ROTO ROOTERFees: $84Effective Date: 2008-02-15Permit Number: 08000-00000-00364
January 12, 2001
Description: Water heaterStatus: appliedType: Building/project/master application/res elect/plumbing/mech onlyBusiness Name: Just Water Heaters IncFees: $40Effective Date: 2001-01-12Permit Number: 01000-00000-00105
April 20, 1994
Description: Service changeType: Building/project/master application/master applicationBusiness Name: David ToewsFees: $10Effective Date: 1994-04-20Permit Number: 94000-00000-00931
April 20, 1994
Type: Building/Electrical Permit/NA/NAEffective Date: 1994-04-20Permit Number: 94EP0-00000-00931
May 14, 1993
Type: Building/Mechanical Permit/Addition/NAEffective Date: 1993-05-14Permit Number: 93MP0-00000-01334
May 14, 1993
Type: Building/Plumbing Permit/Addition/NAEffective Date: 1993-05-14Permit Number: 93PP0-00000-01334
May 14, 1993
Type: Building/Electrical Permit/Addition/NAEffective Date: 1993-05-14Permit Number: 93EP0-00000-01334
May 14, 1993
Description: Basemt.addt/kit.remJob Value: $250,000Type: Building/project/master application/master applicationBusiness Name: David Toews ConstructionFees: $2,442Effective Date: 1993-05-14Permit Number: 93000-00000-01334
May 14, 1993
Job Value: $250,000Type: Building/Building Permit/Addition/NAEffective Date: 1993-05-14Permit Number: 93BP0-00000-01334
March 1, 1990
Type: Building/Electrical Permit/NA/NAEffective Date: 1990-03-01Permit Number: 90EP0-00000-00501
March 1, 1990
Description: Sub panelType: Building/project/master application/master applicationBusiness Name: Sunset ElectricFees: $5Effective Date: 1990-03-01Permit Number: 90000-00000-00501
May 7, 1985
Status: N/AType: Building projectBusiness Name: Keith AllenApplicant: Dana C& Daniel M PrescottFees: $118Effective Date: 1985-05-07Permit Number: 85000-00000-01120
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Total Assessed Value$1,214,898=Land+
Assessed Value$781,908Additions
Assessed Value$432,990
In 2022, taxes billed for 1855 Cowper St were $0, which is 0.00% from latest Total Assessed Value of $1,214,898.
Property History
1855 Cowper St has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 1855 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 1855 Cowper St.
Walkability Index
11 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
1855 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 1855 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 1855 Cowper St
Public Schools
Palo Alto High School
Grades: 9-12
0.78 mi
A
Walter Hays Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.38 mi
B
Frank S. Greene Jr Middle School
Grades: 6-8
0.40 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 1855 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 1855 Cowper St over selected time period.
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