Residential > House
Sold
04/02/2014
Sold Price
$3,840,000$1,058/ft²
838 Cowper St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
- 5Beds
- 5Baths
- 3,629ft²Living Area
- 5,600ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 1Car
- 2014Year Built
- -DOM
- 12Permits
838 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is a 5 bed, 5 bath, 3,629 ft² house built in 2014 on a 0.129 acre lot with 12 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2014 for $3,840,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $5,219,750.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 838 Cowper St based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$5,219,750
$1,438/ft²
+$1M above Sold Price
Updated 8 months ago
Last Sold Price
$3,840,000
$1,058/ft²
10 years ago
838 Cowper St is valued at $5,219,750 by TopHap AVM 8 months ago.
838 Cowper St was last sold in 2014 for $3,840,000.
Permits
838 Cowper St has 12 permit records of total value of $702,648.
Permit History
12
Permits
$702,648
Total Permit Value
March 13, 2015
Description: Attach (n) living wall (vertical garden) of live plants to (e) concrete lightwell wall located outside of bedroom #5Job Value: $23,502Status: finalType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Habitat Horticulture LlcFees: $1,264Effective Date: 2015-03-13Permit Number: 15000-00615
January 29, 2014
Description: 13-965: change closet layout in the gues bedroom change layout in the master bathroom and addition new windowsStatus: issuedType: Revision-building permitBusiness Name: Camphor Bay Developers Inc; Green Circle Construction IncFees: $132Effective Date: 2014-01-29Permit Number: 14REV-00056
November 15, 2013
Description: 13000-00965: truss calculations change a wood deck foundation to concrete revise the length of one shearwallStatus: issuedType: Revision-building permitBusiness Name: Camphor Bay Developers Inc; Green Circle Construction IncFees: $108Effective Date: 2013-11-15Permit Number: 13REV-00711
October 10, 2013
Description: 13000-00965: revision to interior change a few windows on 2nd story addition one bedroomto second floor change a bedroom into living room relocate kitchen. Windows change to meet interior design and align with original approved exterior designStatus: issuedType: Revision-building permitBusiness Name: Camphor Bay Developers Inc; Green Circle Construction IncFees: $396Effective Date: 2013-10-10Permit Number: 13REV-00581
June 27, 2013
Description: Demolish existing 192 sq ft garage new garage on permit 13000-00966Status: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Green Circle Construction IncFees: $514Effective Date: 2013-06-27Permit Number: 13000-00968
June 27, 2013
Description: Demolish existing 1172 sq ft single story single family residence new single family residence on permit 13000-00965Status: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Green Circle Construction IncFees: $514Effective Date: 2013-06-27Permit Number: 13000-00967
June 27, 2013
Description: New detached garage (227 sq ft) main house permit 13000-00965Job Value: $11,032Status: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Camphor Bay Developers Inc; Green Circle Construction IncFees: $878Effective Date: 2013-06-27Permit Number: 13000-00966
June 27, 2013
Description: New 2 story single family residence (3629.3 sq ft) with basement (1318 sq ft) and 1002.5 sq ft of patios/porches/lightwells and balconiesJob Value: $668,114Status: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Camphor Bay Developers Inc; Green Circle Construction IncFees: $18,821Effective Date: 2013-06-27Permit Number: 13000-00965
June 21, 2013
Description: Temp powerStatus: issuedType: Project - building permitBusiness Name: Green Circle Construction IncFees: $143Effective Date: 2013-06-21Permit Number: 13000-01658
June 20, 2013
Description: Excavation for new basement as part of new single family home under permit 13-965/966Status: PWD- Permit IssuedType: Publicworks gradingBusiness Name: Gary Pollack Construction & ExcavationApplicant: Tsahi DanielFees: $1,120Effective Date: 2013-06-20Permit Number: 13GRA-00026
September 6, 2012
Description: Demolition of an existing house and construction of a two story house with a basementStatus: issuedType: Backflow DeviceBusiness Name: Tsahi DanielFees: $94Effective Date: 2012-09-06Permit Number: 12000-02212
June 9, 1987
Status: N/AType: Building projectBusiness Name: Cosmos RoofingApplicant: John P& Eve W Melton0Effective Date: 1987-06-09Permit Number: 87000-00000-01505
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$54,322.78From latest Total Assessed Value1.2%Total Assessed Value$4,524,516=Land+
Assessed Value$2,969,214Additions
Assessed Value$1,555,302
In 2023, taxes billed for 838 Cowper St were $54,322.78, which is 1.20% from latest Total Assessed Value of $4,524,516.
Property History
838 Cowper St has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 838 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 838 Cowper St.
Walkability Index
18 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
838 Cowper St has a walkability score of 18 out of 20, which means that it is in a most walkable area.
Noise Level
36 dB
Quiet Suburban Residential 0-49
Suburban Residential 50-54
Urban Residential 55-59
Noisy Urban Residential 60-64
Very Noisy Urban Residential 65+
Noise at 838 Cowper St is around 36dBs, which is comparable to a Quiet Suburban Residential 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 838 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 838 Cowper St
Public Schools
Palo Alto High School
Grades: 9-12
0.58 mi
A
Addison Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.23 mi
A
Frank S. Greene Jr Middle School
Grades: 6-8
1.20 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 838 Cowper St have ratings undefined, undefined, and undefined.
Neighborhood
This property is located in University South, 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 University South.
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 838 Cowper St over selected time period.
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