NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3170 Cowper St Palo Alto, CA 94306

South of Midtown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $5,123,000 - $5,961,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,540 Sq Ft
$2,137/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 15, 2014

Current estimated payment $32,006/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Garden View
  • El Carmelo Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Hoover Park

About This Home

As of April 2014

Recently remodeled 4BR/3BA on a 10k+sf lot. This spacious ranch style house has refinished hardwood floors & freshly painted. Gourmet kitchen boasting high-end appliances, granite counter & a signature island. Abundance of windows overlooking the spacious yard. Garage conversion to a 3BR/1.5BA/kitchen guest suite with a separate entrance (permit unknown). Outstanding Palo Alto schools!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol Li

Compass License #01227755 Listed on: 03/27/2014

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Supriya Gavande

Compass License #01856590

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $48,067

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,540 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Garden Views

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Built-In Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Steam Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating System
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 132-15-096

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$48,067

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 67
  • Level Street Main: 2 or more Primary Suites, Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2540
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 791
  • Map Side Coordinate: 7
  • Map Top Coordinate: D
  • Thomas Bros Page: 791
  • Thomas Brothers: D7
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Dining Area in Family Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 2540
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Workshop, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Guest House, Separate Living Unit, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower - 2+, Steam Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Shake
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt, Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Heating - 2+ Zones, Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s)

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 132-15-096
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 1140.94
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 10795.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 10795.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 10795.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 10795.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight

Multi Family

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

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2015
Sold by
Huang Kai Lin Kelly
Bought by
Huang Kai Lin Kelly
Current Estimated Value
$5,138,708

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2014
Closed on
May 2, 2014
Sold by
Huang Kai Lin Kelly and Huang Kai Lin Kelly
Bought by
Huang Kai Lin Kelly
Seller's Agent
Carol Li
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Supriya Gavande
Compass
List Price
$2,898,000

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2014
Closed on
Apr 9, 2014
Sold by
Zhang John Q and Mao Zihua
Bought by
Huang Kelly
Seller's Agent
Carol Li
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Supriya Gavande
Compass
List Price
$2,898,000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2006
Sold by
Herron Matt and Herron Janine
Bought by
Zhang John Q and Mao Zihua

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$245,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 1995
Sold by
Kollmann Jack E and Kollman Nancy Shields
Bought by
Herron Matt and Herron Janine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$366,000
Interest Rate
7.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 1994
Sold by
Kollmann Jack E and Kollmann Nancy Shields
Bought by
Kollmann Jack E and Kollmann Nancy Shields
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
Huang Kai Lin Kelly -- None Available
Huang Kai Lin Kelly -- Chicago Title Company
Huang Kelly $3,333,750 Chicago Title Company
Zhang John Q -- Old Republic Title Company
Herron Matt $600,000 Old Republic Title Company
Kollmann Jack E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Zhang John Q $500,000
Previous Owner Zhang John Q $245,000
Previous Owner Zhang John Q $1,000,000
Previous Owner Herron Matthew $300,000
Previous Owner Herron Matt $500,000
Previous Owner Herron Matt $200,000
Previous Owner Herron Matt $510,000
Previous Owner Herron Matt $366,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/15/2014 04/15/14 Sold -- -- --
04/10/2014 04/10/14 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2014 03/27/14 For Sale $2,898,000 -- $1,141 / 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 $48,067 $4,086,638 $3,064,654 $1,021,984
2024 $48,067 $4,006,509 $3,004,563 $1,001,946
2023 $38,476 $3,175,000 $2,380,900 $794,100
2022 $46,822 $3,850,933 $2,887,893 $963,040
2021 $45,901 $3,775,425 $2,831,268 $944,157
2020 $44,943 $3,736,713 $2,802,237 $934,476
2019 $44,451 $3,663,445 $2,747,292 $916,153
2018 $43,218 $3,591,614 $2,693,424 $898,190
2017 $42,462 $3,521,191 $2,640,612 $880,579
2016 $41,353 $3,452,149 $2,588,836 $863,313
2015 $40,874 $3,400,296 $2,549,950 $850,346
2014 $22,563 $1,850,556 $1,282,013 $568,543
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carol Li

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Carol Li

    Compass

    (650) 281-8368

    1 in this area

    40 Total Sales

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  • Supriya Gavande

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Supriya Gavande

    Compass

    (650) 556-3890

    16 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81409806

MLSListings

APN: 132-15-096

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 South of Midtown

3170 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 3170 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 27 March 2014 and is currently estimated at $5,428,050, approximately $2,137 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 3170 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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