NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3140 Cowper St Palo Alto, CA 94306

Midtown Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,560,000 - $3,536,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,081 Sq Ft
$2,877/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 20, 2020

Last sale price $2,200,000 $2,035 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,458/month

109 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • El Carmelo Elementary School Rated A+
  • Balcony
  • 4-minute walk to Hoover Park

About This Home

As of November 2020

Now back to market 10/28 after kitchen remodel. Move in and enjoy this beautiful single-story home in Palo Alto near El Carmelo Elementary & Hoover Park. Newly renovated chef's kitchen with granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. Open design kitchen with breakfast bar. Gleaming hardwood floors. Crown molding & lovely baseboards. Huge windows in the spacious living room. Master suite. Inside laundry. Additional garage conversion. Recently replaced roof. Private yard with patio. Exceptional Palo Alto neighborhood. Walk to Hoover Park, Philz Coffee and Midtown Shopping Center. Convenient commute location with easy access to Oregon Expressway, El Camino Real and Highway 101. World-renowned Palo Alto Schools. Gunn High School, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School and El Carmelo Elementary School. Wow.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Lillo

DPL Real Estate License #01803836 Listed on: 07/27/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniil Gorkov

Realty One Group Infinity License #02031570

Realty One Group Infinity

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,435

Year Built

  • 1951

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,081 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,435

Year Built

1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 69
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1081
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1951

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1081
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Showers Over Tubs - 2+

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Low Maintenance
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: El Carmelo Elementary
  • Middle School: Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
  • High School: Henry M. Gunn High
  • High School: 325
  • Elementary School: 312
  • Middle School: 322

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1300
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5662.80
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5662.80

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2020
Closed on
Nov 17, 2020
Sold by
Chan Jane W and Chan Rosalie Y
Bought by
Wu William
Seller's Agent
David Lillo
DPL Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Daniil Gorkov
Realty One Group Infinity
List Price
$2,398,000
Sold Price
$2,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$198,000
-8.26%
Current Estimated Value
$3,121,140

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$921,140
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2012
Sold by
Chan Rosalie Y
Bought by
Chan Jane W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2010
Sold by
Chan Rosalie Y
Bought by
Chan Rosalie Y

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 1998
Sold by
Betty Hann
Bought by
Hann Betty J
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
Wu William $2,200,000 Lawyers Title Company
Chan Jane W -- None Available
Chan Jane W -- None Available
Chan Rosalie Y -- North American Title Co Inc
Chan Rosalie Y -- North American Title Co Inc
Chan Rosalie Y $1,068,000 North American Title Co Inc
Hann Betty J -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/20/2020 11/20/20 Sold $2,200,000 -8.3% $2,035 / Sq Ft
11/13/2020 11/13/20 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2020 10/28/20 For Sale $2,398,000 +9.0% $2,218 / Sq Ft
10/09/2020 10/09/20 Off Market $2,200,000 -- --
08/30/2020 08/30/20 Price Changed $2,398,000 -4.0% $2,218 / Sq Ft
07/27/2020 07/27/20 For Sale $2,498,000 -- $2,311 / 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 $28,435 $2,334,656 $2,228,536 $106,120
2023 $28,016 $2,288,880 $2,184,840 $104,040
2022 $27,692 $2,244,000 $2,142,000 $102,000
2021 $27,147 $2,200,000 $2,100,000 $100,000
2020 $15,684 $1,251,124 $625,562 $625,562
2019 $15,508 $1,226,594 $613,297 $613,297
2018 $15,093 $1,202,544 $601,272 $601,272
2017 $14,827 $1,178,966 $589,483 $589,483
2016 $14,436 $1,155,850 $577,925 $577,925
2015 $14,292 $1,138,490 $569,245 $569,245
2014 $13,957 $1,116,190 $558,095 $558,095
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Lillo

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    David Lillo

    DPL Real Estate

    (408) 621-5649

    2 in this area

    540 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Daniil Gorkov

    Realty One Group Infinity

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81802986

MLSListings

APN: 132-20-157

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 Midtown Palo Alto

3140 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 3140 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 27 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $3,109,837, approximately $2,876 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 3140 Cowper St is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including El Carmelo Elementary School, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School, and Henry M. Gunn High School.

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