Seller's Agent in 2016
Elizabeth Rhodes
Compass
(650) 543-1066
1 in this area
45 Total Sales
236 Cowper St Palo Alto, CA 94301
Downtown North NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $2,956,000 - $6,895,000
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,475
Sq Ft
$3,439/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Formal Dining Room
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Bungalow
- Addison Elementary School Rated A+
- Bathtub with Shower
- 2-minute walk to Johnson Park
About This Home
As of February 2016Perfectly located just three blocks from University Avenue. Enjoy the many restaurants, coffee houses, and shopping in downtown Palo Alto or have a picnic at nearby Johnson Park. Home has deferred maintenance; remodel or build new.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $56,189
Year Built
- Built in 1923
Lot Details
- 5,619 Sq Ft Lot
- Back Yard Fenced
- Level Lot
- Zoning described as R2
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Fixer Upper
- Wood Frame Construction
- Tar and Gravel Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,475 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Electric Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Formica Countertops
Flooring
- Carpet
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- Bathtub with Shower
Utilities
- Floor Furnace
- Heating System Uses Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 120-14-022
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 8, 2016
Sold by
Liu Jiarui and Fang Fang
Bought by
Fang Fang and Liu Jiarui
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$799,073
Interest Rate
3.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$4,307,498
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 20, 2016
Closed on
Jan 28, 2016
Sold by
Apple Steven V
Bought by
Liu Jiarui and Fang Fang
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Rhodes
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Vivian Wang
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,949,000
Sold Price
$2,160,000
Premium/Discount to List
$211,000
10.83%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.42%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 21, 2006
Sold by
Mathison Shirley R
Bought by
Mathison Shirley R
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fang Fang | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Liu Jiarui | $2,160,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Mathison Shirley R | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Fang | $500,000 | |
| Open | Fang Fang | $1,000,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2016 02/03/16 | Sold | $2,160,000 | +10.8% | $1,464 / Sq Ft |
| 01/28/2016 01/28/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/20/2016 01/20/16 | For Sale | $1,949,000 | -- | $1,321 / 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 | $56,189 | $4,799,192 | $2,557,001 | $2,242,191 |
| 2024 | $56,189 | $4,705,091 | $2,506,864 | $2,198,227 |
| 2023 | $55,365 | $4,612,835 | $2,457,710 | $2,155,125 |
| 2022 | $54,732 | $4,522,388 | $2,409,520 | $2,112,868 |
| 2021 | $53,654 | $4,433,715 | $2,362,275 | $2,071,440 |
| 2020 | $52,531 | $4,388,253 | $2,338,053 | $2,050,200 |
| 2019 | $51,955 | $4,302,209 | $2,292,209 | $2,010,000 |
| 2018 | $32,056 | $2,650,444 | $2,247,264 | $403,180 |
| 2017 | $26,829 | $2,203,200 | $2,203,200 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,233 | $121,787 | $50,743 | $71,044 |
| 2015 | $2,203 | $119,958 | $49,981 | $69,977 |
| 2014 | $2,061 | $117,609 | $49,002 | $68,607 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Elizabeth Rhodes
-
Vivian Wang
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Vivian Wang
Coldwell Banker Realty
(408) 355-3658
1 in this area
70 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81547717
APN: 120-14-022
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
Property Information © 2025 MLSListings Inc. All rights reserved. Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Certain information contained herein is derived from information which is the licensed property of, and copyrighted by, MLSListings Inc. The viewer acknowledges ownership and validity of its copyright. Information provided is for personal, non-commercial use by a viewer with a bona fide interest in the purchase or sale of real estate of the type being offered via this website or other electronic means. The viewer is prohibited from copying, redistributing or retransmitting any of the data or information provided by MLSListing, Inc.
Nearby Homes
- 333 Waverley St
- 251 Middlefield Rd
- 660 Palo Alto Ave
- 498 Fulton St
- 555 Byron St Unit 105
- 765 University Ave
- 789 University Ave
- 707 Webster St
- 447 Homer Ave
- 756 Waverley St
- 241 E Creek Dr
- 102 University Ave Unit 3A 3B 3C
- 757 Homer Ave
- 643 Channing Ave
- 907 Cowper St
- 20 Willow Rd Unit 45
- 329 Pope St
- 1021 Fife Ave
- 942 Ramona St
- 1027 Waverley St