Commercial > Office
Sold
02/10/2010
Sold Price
$11,310,000$609/ft²
420 Cowper St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
- -Bed
- -Bath
- 18,564ft²Living Area
- 0.3acLot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1952Year Built
- -DOM
- 27Permits
420 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is a 18,564 ft² commercial office property property built in 1952 on a 0.264 acre lot with 27 construction permits. This commercial office property is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2010 for $11,310,000.
Permits
420 Cowper St has 27 permit records of total value of $1,174,080.
Permit History
27
Permits
$1,174,080
Total Permit Value
December 14, 2022
Description: Install non illuminated sign for svb silicon valley bank 22pln-00245Job Value: $8,000Status: issuedType: Project - building permitFees: $472Effective Date: 2022-12-14Permit Number: 22BLD-02593
March 9, 2022
Description: Addition receptacles in silicon valley bank idf roomJob Value: $5,000Status: finalType: Project - building permitFees: $476Effective Date: 2022-03-09Permit Number: 22BLD-00610
July 30, 2012
Description: U&o for boston private bank & trust company changing name for private banking firm. **u&o sent 9/27/12**U&O FOR "BOSTON PRIVATE BANK & TRUST COMPANY" CHANGING NAME FOR PRIVATE BANKING FIRM. **U&O SENT 9/27/12Status: approvedType: Project - Building PermitBusiness Name: BOSTON PRIVATE BANK & TRUST COMPANYFees: $381Effective Date: 2012-07-30Permit Number: 12000-01856
September 9, 2011
Description: 11-1167: revision includes construction of accessory closet space under stairwayStatus: issuedType: Revision-building permitBusiness Name: John Plane Construction IncFees: $93Effective Date: 2011-09-09Permit Number: 11REV-00378
September 8, 2011
Description: 11-1167; additional scope of work includes instalation of atm machine. 2 new wall signs. **added scope of work valuation ~16000.00**Status: issuedType: Revision-building permitBusiness Name: John Plane Construction IncFees: $121Effective Date: 2011-09-08Permit Number: 11REV-00347
July 1, 2011
Description: Borel bank: 7739 sf tenant improvement and u&o. New partitions ducting and electrical modify existing bathroom to comply with accessiblity. ***exterior signage and atm machine to be under a separate permit and require arb review*** **u&o sent 4/26/12**Job Value: $780,000Status: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: John Plane Construction IncFees: $17,461Effective Date: 2011-07-01Permit Number: 11000-01167
May 17, 2011
Description: Interior non-structural demolish permitStatus: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: John Plane Construction IncFees: $500Effective Date: 2011-05-17Permit Number: 11000-01217
July 13, 2010
Description: Install back flow valveStatus: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Palo Alto PlumbingFees: $87Effective Date: 2010-07-13Permit Number: 10000-00000-01651
May 20, 2010
Description: Install new backflow valve and expansion tankStatus: issuedType: Backflow deviceBusiness Name: Palo Alto Plumbing HeatinFees: $87Effective Date: 2010-05-20Permit Number: 10000-00000-01201
August 11, 2008
Description: Install new atm wells farge bank (approved arb #08pln-137)Job Value: $40,000Status: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: NiscayahFees: $1,821Effective Date: 2008-08-11Permit Number: 08000-00000-01955
February 13, 2008
Description: Install 3-sets of internally illuminated letters per 07pln-377Status: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Mina Tree Signs INCFees: $77Effective Date: 2008-02-13Permit Number: 08000-00000-00353
February 26, 1997
Type: Building/Electrical Permit/Alteration/NAEffective Date: 1997-02-26Permit Number: 97EP0-00000-00441
February 26, 1997
Job Value: $9,000Type: Building/Building Permit/Alteration/NAEffective Date: 1997-02-26Permit Number: 97BP0-00000-00441
February 26, 1997
Type: Building/Mechanical Permit/Alteration/NAEffective Date: 1997-02-26Permit Number: 97MP0-00000-00441
February 26, 1997
Description: New int. OfficesJob Value: $9,000Type: Building/project/master application/master applicationBusiness Name: Hollander and SmithFees: $232Effective Date: 1997-02-26Permit Number: 97000-00000-00441
May 19, 1995
Type: Building/Electrical Permit/Alteration/NAEffective Date: 1995-05-19Permit Number: 95EP0-00000-01130
May 19, 1995
Job Value: $161,540Type: Building/Building Permit/Alteration/NAEffective Date: 1995-05-19Permit Number: 95BP0-00000-01130
May 19, 1995
Type: Building/Mechanical Permit/Alteration/NAEffective Date: 1995-05-19Permit Number: 95MP0-00000-01130
May 19, 1995
Description: Install chillerJob Value: $161,540Type: Building/project/master application/master applicationBusiness Name: CRITCHFIELD MECHANICALFees: $1,741Effective Date: 1995-05-19Permit Number: 95000-00000-01130
June 19, 1992
Type: Building/Electrical Permit/NA/NAEffective Date: 1992-06-19Permit Number: 92EP0-00000-01623
June 19, 1992
Description: Install air conditioningType: Building/project/master application/master applicationBusiness Name: Data ProcessingFees: $17Effective Date: 1992-06-19Permit Number: 92000-00000-01623
June 19, 1992
Type: Building/Mechanical Permit/NA/NAEffective Date: 1992-06-19Permit Number: 92MP0-00000-01623
April 11, 1988
Status: N/AType: Building projectBusiness Name: Brunson Construction CoApplicant: Leland Stanford Jr University Board of TrFees: $1,005Effective Date: 1988-04-11Permit Number: 88000-00000-00839
May 11, 1987
Description: Extension. RenovationsStatus: N/AType: Building projectBusiness Name: H.J. White IncFees: $474Effective Date: 1987-05-11Permit Number: 87000-00000-01207
April 7, 1987
Description: Tenant improvement 1st floorStatus: N/AType: Building projectBusiness Name: H.J. White IncFees: $2,643Effective Date: 1987-04-07Permit Number: 87000-00000-00899
April 8, 1986
Status: N/AType: Building projectBusiness Name: Sundquist CONST. CompanyApplicant: Rick KaplowitzFees: $523Effective Date: 1986-04-08Permit Number: 86000-00000-00790
November 26, 1985
Status: N/AType: Building projectBusiness Name: Echo West,incApplicant: Selina LoFees: $321Effective Date: 1985-11-26Permit Number: 85000-00000-03365
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Total Assessed Value$14,032,321=Land+
Assessed Value$1,799,011Additions
Assessed Value$12,233,310
In 2022, taxes billed for 420 Cowper St were $0, which is 0.00% from latest Total Assessed Value of $14,032,321.
Property History
420 Cowper St has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 420 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 420 Cowper St.
Walkability Index
19 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
420 Cowper St has a walkability score of 19 out of 20, which means that it is in a most 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 420 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 420 Cowper St
Public Schools
Palo Alto High School
Grades: 9-12
0.84 mi
A
Addison Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.55 mi
A
Frank S. Greene Jr Middle School
Grades: 6-8
1.56 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 420 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 420 Cowper St over selected time period.
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- 2340 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (Old Palo Alto) is a 2,002 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 0.2 acre property. It was built in 1945 and has an estimate of $4,650,838 with a price per ft² of $2,323.
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