NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1042 Cowper St Palo Alto, CA 94301

University South Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $6,010,000 - $7,953,000

6 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,490 Sq Ft
$1,640/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 12, 2016

Last sale price $5,750,000 $1,281 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $46,811/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Addison Elementary School Rated A+
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 5-minute walk to Scott Park

About This Home

As of September 2016

Exceptional "near-new" Professorville home balances modern convenience with Craftsman-inspired architecture. From the welcoming front porch to the grand kitchen-family room, this light-infused high quality home reflects casual elegance. High ceilings, hardwood floors, stone slab counters, and detailed millwork are among the rich appointments. Flexible floor plan has 4-bedrooms up and a lower level with 2 bedrooms, including 3 bedroom suites. A secondary family/media room, wine room & storage room complete the lower level. Every parent's dream is the mudroom with cubbies to keep younger family members organized! The lush private yard features a stone patio with fire ring, built-in barbecue, & plenty of room for kids' play. Fabulous North Palo Alto location within blocks of popular Addison Elementary School, downtown Palo Alto, Heritage Park & Whole Foods!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol,Nicole & James

Compass License #07000304 Listed on: 08/16/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Gullixson

Compass License #00373961

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $77,848

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 7,492 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1929

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,490 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Entertainment System
  • Wired For Sound
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Cellar
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Fire Pit
  • Built-In Barbecue
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Water Treatment System
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 120-18-067

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$77,848

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Age: 12
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 4490
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Zoning Description: R1929
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Family Room, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Built-in BBQ Grill, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Pantry Cabinet, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 4490
  • Stories: 3
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Laundry: Dryer, Tub / Sink, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Storage, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Marble, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Stone, Tile, Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, BBQ Area, Fenced, Fire Pit, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Gate, Not Surveyed, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Enclosed, Gate / Door Opener, On Street

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC, Multi-Zone
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Central Forced Air - Gas, Heating - 2+ Zones
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected, Sewer in Street, Sump Pump

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Video / Audio System, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Addison Elementary
  • Middle School: David Starr Jordan Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 309
  • Middle School: 329

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 120-18-067
  • Lot Acres: 0.1720
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7501.03
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7501.03

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Addison Elementary
  • High School Text: Palo Alto High
  • Middle School Text: David Starr Jordan Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2012
Sold by
Lee Roger H and Lee Clarissa H
Bought by
Lee Roger Hamilton and Lee Clarissa Hinckley
Current Estimated Value
$7,364,922

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2010
Sold by
Lee Roger Hamilton and Lee Clarissa Hinckley
Bought by
Lee Roger H and Lee Clarissa H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,695,000
Interest Rate
5.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2010
Sold by
Lehr Matthew B and Lehr Claudia L
Bought by
Lee Roger Hamilton and Lee Clarissa Hinckley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$695,000
Interest Rate
4.93%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2007
Sold by
Lee Roger Hamilton and Lee Clarissa Hinckley
Bought by
Doherty Sean P and Doherty Leslie A Demetree

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2004
Sold by
Arden 2002 Llc
Bought by
Lehr Matthew B and Lehr Claudia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,062,500
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2003
Sold by
Golin Eric and Golin Marion
Bought by
Arden 2002 Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2000
Sold by
Schilling Robert C and Schilling Harriet M
Bought by
Golin Eric and Golin Marion
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lee Roger Hamilton -- None Available
Lee Roger H -- Chicago Title Company
Lee Roger Hamilton -- Chicago Title Company
Doherty Sean P $5,750,000 Old Republic Title Company
Lehr Matthew B -- Stewart Title Of California
Arden 2002 Llc -- Chicago Title
Golin Eric $2,000,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Doherty Sean P $4,585,000
Closed Doherty Sean P $4,585,000
Closed Doherty Sean P $4,500,000
Previous Owner Lee Roger Hamilton $2,562,400
Previous Owner Lee Roger H $2,695,000
Previous Owner Lee Roger Hamilton $695,000
Previous Owner Lee Roger Hamilton $2,000,000
Previous Owner Lehr Matthew B $200,000
Previous Owner Lehr Matthew B $2,062,500
Previous Owner Arden 2002 Llc $100,000
Previous Owner Arden 2002 Llc $90,000
Previous Owner Arden 2002 Llc $1,825,000
Closed Arden 2002 Llc $85,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/12/2016 09/12/16 Sold $5,750,000 -4.2% $1,281 / Sq Ft
08/28/2016 08/28/16 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2016 08/16/16 For Sale $6,000,000 -- $1,336 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $77,848 $6,549,514 $5,006,447 $1,543,067
2023 $76,628 $6,414,231 $4,908,282 $1,505,949
2022 $75,757 $6,288,463 $4,812,042 $1,476,421
2021 $74,266 $6,165,161 $4,717,689 $1,447,472
2020 $72,703 $6,101,945 $4,669,315 $1,432,630
2019 $71,910 $5,982,300 $4,577,760 $1,404,540
2018 $69,982 $5,865,000 $4,488,000 $1,377,000
2017 $68,758 $5,750,000 $4,400,000 $1,350,000
2016 $46,756 $3,920,022 $2,398,901 $1,521,121
2015 $46,307 $3,861,141 $2,362,868 $1,498,273
2014 $45,536 $3,785,507 $2,316,583 $1,468,924
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Carol,Nicole & James

    Compass

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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Mary Gullixson

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81600239

MLSListings

APN: 120-18-067

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 University South

1042 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 1042 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 since 16 August 2016 and is currently estimated at $7,364,922, approximately $1,640 per square foot. This property was built in 2004. 1042 Cowper St is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Addison Elementary School, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Palo Alto High School.

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