1570 Cowper Street

Palo Alto, CA 94301

$3,490,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,284 Sq. Ft.
$1,528 / Sq. Ft.
2,284
Sq. Ft.
$1,528
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rare opportunity to own a home steeped in Palo Alto's rich architectural heritage designed by Pedro de Lemos, respected professor of design who went on to become the Director of the Stanford Museum and Art Galleries. This unique home exemplifies de Lemos' belief that art could be applied to everything connected with life's needs. The home features a practical floor plan executed with de Lemos' signature design elements including timbered ceilings, wood doors with decorative hardware, plaster walls,...Rare opportunity to own a home steeped in Palo Alto's rich architectural heritage designed by Pedro de Lemos, respected professor of design who went on to become the Director of the Stanford Museum and Art Galleries. This unique home exemplifies de Lemos' belief that art could be applied to everything connected with life's needs. The home features a practical floor plan executed with de Lemos' signature design elements including timbered ceilings, wood doors with decorative hardware, plaster walls, lead glass windows, intriguing niches, artistic light fixtures, colorful tiles and a storybook roof. The living room with fireplace opens to a shaded deck and a picturesque tiled patio with fountain surrounded by greenery. There are 3 bedrooms, and a den on the second level and the 3rd level is a large bedroom with built-ins and a walk-in closet. The outstanding location is within Palo Alto's desirable Old Palo Alto neighborhood near award-winning schools and downtown.

Property Details for 1570 Cowper Street

MLS City Name
PALO ALTO
Building Type
Detached
Style
Normandy
Garage Spaces
2
View
Neighborhood
Cross Street
Coleridge

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Carol Carnevale, Nicole Aron & James Steele Team, DRE #07000304

Sold By JLEE Realty, Juliana Lee, DRE #00851314; JLEE Realty, Juliana Lee Team, DRE #70010194

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LISTING UPDATED: 01/26/2021 03:32 PM

Property Details for 1570 Cowper Street

StatusSold
MLS #ML81817881
Days on Compass55
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1932
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,500 SF
CountySanta Clara County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Carol Carnevale, Nicole Aron & James Steele Team, DRE #07000304

Sold By JLEE Realty, Juliana Lee, DRE #00851314; JLEE Realty, Juliana Lee Team, DRE #70010194

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Building Information for 1570 Cowper Street

Stories3Year Built1932Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,500 SF

Payment Calculator

$22,694 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$19,046

Property Taxes

$3,648

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1570 Cowper Street

Features
Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Utility Room, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Bathroom: Half on Ground Floor, Marble, Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tile
  • Bedrooms: Walk-in Closet
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: Other
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling, Walk-in Closet
  • Communications: Satellite Dish
  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Laundry: Dryer, Gas Hookup, In Utility Room, Tub / Sink, Washer
  • Living SqFt: 2284
  • Pool: No
  • Security Features: Security Alarm
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Exterior: Dual Pane Windows
  • Area Text: Old Palo Alto
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • TIC Agreement: No
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 1570
  • Street Name: Cowper
  • Street Suffix: Street
  • Area ID: 237
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 3
  • Structure SqFt: 2284
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 88
Development Information
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame
  • Zoning Detail: R1929
Location Information
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 124-07-039
  • County Name: Santa Clara
  • City Name: PALO ALTO
  • City Postal ID: 46
  • Postal Code: 94301
  • Elementary School: 315
  • Elementary School District: 481
  • Middle School Text: Frank S. Greene Middle
  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • High School Text: Palo Alto High
Lot Information
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Gate, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .17
  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Deck, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Auto
Mobile / Manufactured Information
Other Information
  • Dual Variable: No

Property History for 1570 Cowper Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 1570 Cowper Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,526,956Additions$104,040Total$3,630,996
Tax Record2023$43,776 ($3,648 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt2,284 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,284 SqFtStories3Lot Size7,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1932ZoningR1929CountySANTA CLARAAPN124-07-039

Schools near 1570 Cowper Street

This home is within Palo Alto Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Walter Hays Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Public6 to 8

Palo Alto High School
Public9 to 12

Ohlone Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Carol Carnevale, Nicole Aron & James Steele Team, DRE #07000304

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