NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2045 Cowper St Palo Alto, CA 94301

Old Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $6,245,000 - $7,570,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,840 Sq Ft
$2,478/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 04, 2022

Last sale price $6,680,000 $2,352 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $44,697/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Walter Hays Elementary Rated A+
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of March 2022

On a tree-lined Old Palo Alto street, this Tudor-influenced beauty blends traditional California elegance with modern updates. The 2-story home with partial basement boasts a stunning LR room w/dramatic vaulted & beamed ceiling, beautiful fireplace w/double doors that open to a side patio; formal DR; breakfast room; first floor primary suite w/two walk-in closets & spa-like bathroom; gourmet kitchen with oversized island, high-end stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, & open butler's pantry w/prep sink and counter. Charm & character throughout: shutters, arches, true-divided windows, random-plank hardwood floors, front brick enclosed patio. Storage galore includes walk-in closets in every bedroom. Large red-brick rear patio w/fountain & pergola wraps around home creating 3 areas for entertaining. Unbeatable location, near downtown Palo Alto, Stanford U, etc. 2 car detached garage and excellent Palo Alto schools (Walter Hays Elementary, Greene Middle, Palo Alto High School).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Chancellor

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01174998 Listed on: 01/27/2022

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Xin Jiang

Compass License #01961451

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $76,174

Year Built

  • 1931

Lot Details

  • 9,021 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,840 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sump Pump
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$76,174

Year Built

1931

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 91
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2840
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1931

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Room, Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2840
  • Stories: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • Property Faces: West

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected, Sump Pump

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Walter Hays Elementary
  • Middle School: Frank S. Greene Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 315
  • Middle School: 329

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.2071
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9020.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9020.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 27, 2022
Closed on
Mar 4, 2022
Sold by
Dwight Dillon Dennis
Bought by
Dennis D Dillon And Cynthia G Dillon Revocabl and Dillon Cynthia G
Seller's Agent
Brian Chancellor
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Xin Jiang
Compass
List Price
$5,998,000
Sold Price
$6,680,000
Premium/Discount to List
$682,000
11.37%
Current Estimated Value
$7,038,198

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$358,198
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.53%
Original Mortgage
$5,344,000
Outstanding Balance
$4,934,493
Interest Rate
2.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,103,705

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 27, 2022
Closed on
Feb 25, 2022
Sold by
Dillon Dennis D and Dillon Cynthia
Bought by
Yang Fan and Tan Hui
Seller's Agent
Brian Chancellor
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Xin Jiang
Compass
List Price
$5,998,000
Sold Price
$6,680,000
Premium/Discount to List
$682,000
11.37%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$5,344,000
Outstanding Balance
$4,934,493
Interest Rate
2.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,103,705

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2002
Sold by
Dillon Dennis D and Dillon Cynthia G
Bought by
Dillon Dennis D and Dillon Cynthia G
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
Dennis D Dillon And Cynthia G Dillon Revocabl -- --
Yang Fan $6,680,000 Chicago Title
Dennis D Dillon And Cynthia G Dillon Revocabl -- --
Dillon Dennis D -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Yang Fan $5,344,000
Previous Owner Dillon Dennis D $500,000
Previous Owner Dillon Dennis D $243,000
Previous Owner Dillon Dennis D $250,001
Previous Owner Dillon Dennis D $425,900
Previous Owner Dillon Dennis D $240,000
Previous Owner Dillon Dennis D $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/04/2022 03/04/22 Sold $6,680,000 +11.4% $2,352 / Sq Ft
02/03/2022 02/03/22 Pending -- -- --
01/27/2022 01/27/22 For Sale $5,998,000 -- $2,112 / 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 $76,174 $6,400,000 $5,600,000 $800,000
2023 $74,182 $6,813,600 $6,018,000 $795,600
2022 $3,726 $237,775 $70,189 $167,586
2021 $3,649 $233,113 $68,813 $164,300
2020 $3,590 $230,724 $68,108 $162,616
2019 $3,543 $226,201 $66,773 $159,428
2018 $3,464 $221,766 $65,464 $156,302
2017 $3,400 $217,419 $64,181 $153,238
2016 $3,304 $213,157 $62,923 $150,234
2015 $3,264 $209,956 $61,978 $147,978
2014 $3,105 $205,844 $60,764 $145,080
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brian Chancellor

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Brian Chancellor

    Sereno Group

    (650) 303-5511

    7 in this area

    89 Total Sales

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  • Xin Jiang

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Xin Jiang

    Compass

    (650) 283-8379

    5 in this area

    57 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81875963

MLSListings

APN: 124-06-006

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 Old Palo Alto

2045 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 2045 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 since 27 January 2022 and is currently estimated at $7,038,198, approximately $2,478 per square foot. This property was built in 1931. 2045 Cowper St is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Walter Hays Elementary, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Palo Alto High School.

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