Residential > House
Sold
08/20/2004
Sold Price
$1,200,000$666/ft²
228 Cowper St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
- 2Beds
- 2Baths
- 1,801ft²Living Area
- 5,625ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 1Car
- 1920Year Built
- -DOM
- 15Permits
228 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,801 ft² house built in 1920 on a 0.129 acre lot with 15 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2004 for $1,200,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $3,163,750.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 228 Cowper St based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$3,163,750
$1,756/ft²
+$2M above Sold Price
Updated 5 months ago
Last Sold Price
$1,200,000
$666/ft²
19 years ago
228 Cowper St is valued at $3,163,750 by TopHap AVM 5 months ago.
228 Cowper St was last sold in 2004 for $1,200,000.
Permits
228 Cowper St has 15 permit records of total value of $47,300.
Permit History
15
Permits
$47,300
Total Permit Value
September 9, 2013
Description: Trenchless sewer line replacementStatus: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Drain Doctor IncFees: $100Effective Date: 2013-09-09Permit Number: 13000-02423
January 27, 2005
Description: Remodel hall bathroomJob Value: $7,300Status: appliedType: Project - building permit; Building/project/building permit/building permitBusiness Name: WILLIAM ROBINSONFees: $312Effective Date: 2005-01-27Permit Number: 05000-00000-00184
March 5, 2003
Description: Remodel hall bathroomJob Value: $8,000Status: appliedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: AddrFees: $417Effective Date: 2003-03-05Permit Number: 03000-00000-00526
November 9, 1999
Job Value: $10,000Status: appliedType: Building/building permit/alteration/naEffective Date: 1999-11-09Permit Number: 99BP0-00000-03207
November 9, 1999
Description: Kit cabinet replJob Value: $10,000Status: appliedType: Building/project/master application/master applicationBusiness Name: IncotecFees: $182Effective Date: 1999-11-09Permit Number: 99000-00000-03207
October 18, 1999
Description: Serv.upgrdStatus: appliedType: Building/project/master application/master applicationBusiness Name: Fisher Power & DataFees: $10Effective Date: 1999-10-18Permit Number: 99000-00000-02958
October 18, 1999
Status: appliedType: Building/electrical permit/na/naEffective Date: 1999-10-18Permit Number: 99EP0-00000-02958
September 21, 1999
Status: appliedType: Building/roofing permit/na/naEffective Date: 1999-09-21Permit Number: 99RP0-00000-02664
September 21, 1999
Description: Re-roofStatus: appliedType: Building/project/master application/master applicationBusiness Name: Cosmos Roofing0Effective Date: 1999-09-21Permit Number: 99000-00000-02664
August 29, 1994
Type: Building/Mechanical Permit/NA/NAEffective Date: 1994-08-29Permit Number: 94MP0-00000-02255
August 29, 1994
Description: Furnace replcType: Building/project/master application/master applicationBusiness Name: Aaa Furnace CompanyFees: $15Effective Date: 1994-08-29Permit Number: 94000-00000-02255
March 18, 1992
Type: Building/Plumbing Permit/Alteration/NAEffective Date: 1992-03-18Permit Number: 92PP0-00000-00800
March 18, 1992
Job Value: $6,000Type: Building/Building Permit/Alteration/NAEffective Date: 1992-03-18Permit Number: 92BP0-00000-00800
March 18, 1992
Type: Building/Electrical Permit/Alteration/NAEffective Date: 1992-03-18Permit Number: 92EP0-00000-00800
March 18, 1992
Description: Bathroom remodelJob Value: $6,000Type: Building/project/master application/master applicationFees: $179Effective Date: 1992-03-18Permit Number: 92000-00000-00800
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$19,976.26From latest Total Assessed Value1.24%Total Assessed Value$1,607,732=Land+
Assessed Value$1,318,747Additions
Assessed Value$288,985
In 2023, taxes billed for 228 Cowper St were $19,976.26, which is 1.24% from latest Total Assessed Value of $1,607,732.
Property History
228 Cowper St has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 228 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 228 Cowper St.
Walkability Index
17 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
228 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 228 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 228 Cowper St
Public Schools
Palo Alto High School
Grades: 9-12
0.98 mi
A
Addison Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.71 mi
A
Frank S. Greene Jr Middle School
Grades: 6-8
1.73 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 228 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 228 Cowper St over selected time period.
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