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Seller's Agent in 2021
Carol,Nicole & James
Compass
(650) 465-5958
11 in this area
102 Total Sales
1570 Cowper St Palo Alto, CA 94301
Old Palo Alto NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $3,971,000 - $5,240,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,284
Sq Ft
$2,048/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wine Cellar
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- Walter Hays Elementary Rated A+
- Normandy Architecture
- Marble Bathroom Countertops
About This Home
As of January 2021Rare 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.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Compass License #07000304 Listed on: 10/28/2020
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $44,510
Year Built
- 1932
Lot Details
- 7,501 Sq Ft Lot
- Gated Home
- Wood Fence
- Level Lot
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Grass Covered Lot
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Normandy Architecture
- Wood Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2,284 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Beamed Ceilings
- Gas Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Formal Entry
- Wine Cellar
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Breakfast Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Den
- Utility Room
- Neighborhood Views
- Alarm System
Kitchen
- Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
- Electric Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Corian Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Marble Bathroom Countertops
- Low Flow Toliet
- Bathtub with Shower
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
Laundry
- Laundry in Utility Room
- Dryer
- Washer
- Laundry Tub
Additional Features
- Deck
- Forced Air Heating System
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 19, 2023
Sold by
Ginwalla Behram and Ginwalla Mahazarin
Bought by
Behram And Mahazarin Ginwalla Living Trust and Ginwalla
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 28, 2020
Closed on
Jan 14, 2021
Sold by
Cooney Ursula W and The Ursula W Cooney Survivors
Bought by
Ginwalla Behram Rustom and Ginwalla Mahazarin Behram
Seller's Agent
Carol,Nicole & James
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Juliana Lee
JLEE Realty
List Price
$3,750,000
Sold Price
$3,490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$260,000
-6.93%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.59%
Original Mortgage
$2,792,000
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 19, 2019
Sold by
Form Cooney Ursula W and Form David P Cooney 1972 Short
Bought by
Cooney Ursula W and Ursula W Cooney Survivor S Tru
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 9, 2011
Sold by
Cooney David P and Cooney Ursula W
Bought by
Cooney David P and Cooney Ursula W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$307,553
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 5, 2002
Sold by
Cooney David P and Cooney Ursula W
Bought by
Cooney David P and Cooney Ursula W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 9, 1998
Sold by
Cooney David P and Cooney Ursula W
Bought by
Cooney David P and Cooney Ursula W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.97%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 10, 1994
Sold by
Cooney David P
Bought by
Cooney David P and Cooney Ursula W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
8.52%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behram And Mahazarin Ginwalla Living Trust | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Ginwalla Behram Rustom | $3,490,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Cooney Ursula W | -- | None Available | |
| Cooney David P | -- | North American Title Co Inc | |
| Cooney David P | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Cooney David P | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Cooney David P | -- | Financial Title Company | |
| Cooney David P | -- | Fidelity National Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Ginwalla Behram Rustom | $2,792,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cooney Ursula W | $942,300 | |
| Previous Owner | Cooney David P | $393,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cooney David P | $307,553 | |
| Previous Owner | Cooney David P | $330,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cooney David P | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cooney David P | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cooney David P | $377,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cooney David P | $30,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cooney David P | $300,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cooney David P | $100,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/25/2021 01/25/21 | Sold | $3,490,000 | 0.0% | $1,528 / Sq Ft |
| 12/22/2020 12/22/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/03/2020 12/03/20 | Price Changed | $3,490,000 | -6.9% | $1,528 / Sq Ft |
| 10/28/2020 10/28/20 | For Sale | $3,750,000 | -- | $1,642 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLSListings
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,510 | $3,777,686 | $3,669,444 | $108,242 |
| 2024 | $44,510 | $3,703,615 | $3,597,495 | $106,120 |
| 2023 | $43,776 | $3,630,996 | $3,526,956 | $104,040 |
| 2022 | $43,273 | $3,559,800 | $3,457,800 | $102,000 |
| 2021 | $2,992 | $170,942 | $54,402 | $116,540 |
| 2020 | $2,948 | $169,191 | $53,845 | $115,346 |
| 2019 | $2,910 | $165,875 | $52,790 | $113,085 |
| 2018 | $2,850 | $162,623 | $51,755 | $110,868 |
| 2017 | $2,799 | $159,436 | $50,741 | $108,695 |
| 2016 | $2,720 | $156,311 | $49,747 | $106,564 |
| 2015 | $2,686 | $153,964 | $49,000 | $104,964 |
| 2014 | $2,538 | $150,949 | $48,041 | $102,908 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Carol,Nicole & James
-
Juliana Lee
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Juliana Lee
JLEE Realty
(650) 857-1000
7 in this area
228 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81817881
APN: 124-07-039
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