NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2430 Cowper St Palo Alto, CA 94301

Midtown Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,057,000 - $3,519,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,350 Sq Ft
$2,458/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 04, 2013

Last sale price $1,805,000 $1,337 Per Sq Ft

Est. 84% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,145/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • El Carmelo Elementary School Rated A+
  • Cottage
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of December 2013

Charm galore on one of Midtown's nicest private retreats! Nestled among this park-like mature & freshly landscaped 9,148 sq.ft. lot is this lovely hm featuring 3 spacious bdrms, 2 bath, gleaming hrdwd flrs & designer interior paint colors thruout. Beautiful LR w/ built in bkshelves surrounding wd burning brick frplc. Crwn mlding, recessed lighting & wainscoting gives this home warmth & charm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katy Thielke Straser

Compass License #01308970 Listed on: 10/02/2013

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Laurel Robinson

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01747147

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,411

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • Security Fence
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Zoning described as R1

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,350 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 132-07-060

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,411

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage/Bungalow
  • Age: 77
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1337.04
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1350
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 791
  • Map Side Coordinate: 6
  • Map Top Coordinate: C
  • Thomas Bros Page: 791
  • Thomas Brothers: C6
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Dining "L"
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 1350
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Fence
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Shake
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Patio(s)/Deck(s) - Covered, Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Fenced
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking
  • Carport Max: 1
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 132-07-060
  • Lot Location: Corner
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 1108.15
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9148.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 9148.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 9148.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9148.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • High School Text: Palo Alto High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2013
Closed on
Nov 22, 2013
Sold by
Sinha Atrayee and Sinha Surajit
Bought by
Saffer Bradford and Coffey Janet
Seller's Agent
Katy Thielke Straser
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Laurel Robinson
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,805,000
Premium/Discount to List
$310,000
20.74%
Current Estimated Value
$3,318,814

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,513,814
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.32%
Original Mortgage
$1,444,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2005
Sold by
How Dana L and How Renee G
Bought by
Sinha Atrayee and Sinha Surajit

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,750
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2003
Sold by
How Dana L and How Renee D
Bought by
How Dana L and How Renee G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$465,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2000
Sold by
Drew Zenger and Drew Sondra D
Bought by
How Dana L and Gibbons Renee D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$724,000
Interest Rate
8.28%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2000
Sold by
Santa Clara County
Bought by
Zenger Drew and Zenger Sondra D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$724,000
Interest Rate
8.28%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 1999
Sold by
Davis Elizabeth G
Bought by
Zenger Drew and Zenger Sondra N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$528,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
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
Saffer Bradford -- Chicago Title Company
Sinha Atrayee $1,215,000 Commonwealth Land Title
How Dana L -- North American Title Co
How Dana L $905,000 Old Republic Title Company
Zenger Drew $30,000 --
Zenger Drew $660,000 Financial Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Saffer Coffey Revocable Trust $300,000
Closed Saffer Bradford $250,000
Open Saffer Bradford $1,440,000
Closed Saffer Bradford $104,250
Closed Saffer Bradford $1,444,000
Previous Owner Sinha Surajit $40,000
Previous Owner Sinha Atrayee $980,000
Previous Owner Sinha Atrayee $350,000
Previous Owner Sinha Surajit $980,000
Previous Owner Sinha Atrayee $100,000
Previous Owner Sinha Surajit $982,000
Previous Owner Sinha Atrayee $60,750
Previous Owner Sinha Atrayee $911,250
Previous Owner How Renee G $500,000
Previous Owner How Dana L $465,000
Previous Owner How Dana L $724,000
Previous Owner Zenger Drew $528,000
Closed How Dana L $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/04/2013 12/04/13 Sold $1,805,000 +20.7% $1,337 / Sq Ft
10/18/2013 10/18/13 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2013 10/13/13 Price Changed $1,496,000 +0.1% $1,108 / Sq Ft
10/02/2013 10/02/13 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $1,107 / 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
2025 $26,411 $2,212,672 $1,106,336 $1,106,336
2024 $26,411 $2,169,288 $1,084,644 $1,084,644
2023 $26,020 $2,126,754 $1,063,377 $1,063,377
2022 $25,717 $2,085,054 $1,042,527 $1,042,527
2021 $25,209 $2,044,172 $1,022,086 $1,022,086
2020 $24,690 $2,023,212 $1,011,606 $1,011,606
2019 $24,416 $1,983,542 $991,771 $991,771
2018 $23,747 $1,944,650 $972,325 $972,325
2017 $23,329 $1,906,520 $953,260 $953,260
2016 $22,716 $1,869,138 $934,569 $934,569
2015 $22,493 $1,841,062 $920,531 $920,531
2014 $22,024 $1,805,000 $902,500 $902,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Katy Thielke Straser

    Compass

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  • Laurel Robinson

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Laurel Robinson

    Sereno Group

    (650) 269-7266

    7 Total Sales

    Laurel Robinson
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81336422

MLSListings

APN: 132-07-060

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 Midtown Palo Alto

2430 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 2430 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 since 02 October 2013 and is currently estimated at $3,318,814, approximately $2,458 per square foot. This property was built in 1936. 2430 Cowper St is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including El Carmelo Elementary School, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School, and Palo Alto High School.

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