NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3171 Cowper St Palo Alto, CA 94306

South of Midtown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,791,000 - $4,454,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,674 Sq Ft
$2,387/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 07, 2019

Last sale price $3,080,000 $1,840 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,887/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 1-Story Property
  • El Carmelo Elementary School Rated A+
  • Family or Dining Combination

About This Home

As of October 2019

Tastefully updated home in sought after St. Claire Gardens neighborhood. The generous floor plan allows for a unique combination of entertaining space, family space and privacy. Enjoy the vaulted living room with direct access to the rear yard, relax in the family room with wood burning fireplace, or retreat to the bedrooms located toward the back of the home. Updated features include newly refinished hardwood flooring, new interior and exterior paint, new outlets and switches throughout, new light fixtures, and newly landscaped front and rear yards. With an impressive curb appeal and move-in ready condition, immediately start enjoying Palo Alto with its top-rated schools, ample parks, and unmatched community.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher Taylor

Triada Real Estate Group License #01763999 Listed on: 08/29/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Repka

Deleon Realty License #70010006

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $39,717

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 7,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Wood Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,674 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 132-10-044

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$39,717

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 64
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1674
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Family Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 1674
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 132-10-044
  • Lot Acres: 0.1653
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7200.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7200.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2019
Closed on
Sep 27, 2019
Sold by
Murray Charles E and Murray Frances T
Bought by
Huang Wei
Seller's Agent
Christopher Taylor
Triada Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Michael Repka
Deleon Realty
List Price
$2,795,000
Sold Price
$3,080,000
Premium/Discount to List
$285,000
10.2%
Current Estimated Value
$3,940,945

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$860,945
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.49%
Original Mortgage
$1,540,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2017
Sold by
Murray Frances T
Bought by
Murray Charles E and Murray Frances T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2017
Sold by
Dodds Elisa T
Bought by
Dodds Willard and Dodds Elisa

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2017
Sold by
Dodds Elisa T
Bought by
Dodds Willard and Dodds Elisa
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 Wei $3,080,000 Old Republic Title Company
Murray Charles E -- None Available
Dodds Willard -- None Available
Dodds Willard -- None Available
Murray Frances T -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Huang Wei $230,000
Open Huang Wei $1,595,000
Closed Huang Wei $1,500,000
Closed Huang Wei $1,540,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/07/2019 10/07/19 Sold $3,080,000 +10.2% $1,840 / Sq Ft
09/04/2019 09/04/19 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2019 08/29/19 For Sale $2,795,000 -- $1,670 / 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 $39,717 $3,302,380 $3,152,273 $150,107
2023 $39,133 $3,237,628 $3,090,464 $147,164
2022 $38,682 $3,174,146 $3,029,867 $144,279
2021 $37,919 $3,111,908 $2,970,458 $141,450
2020 $37,130 $3,080,000 $2,940,000 $140,000
2019 $1,091 $81,754 $32,907 $48,847
2018 $1,075 $80,152 $32,262 $47,890
2017 $974 $78,581 $31,630 $46,951
2016 $936 $77,041 $31,010 $46,031
2015 $926 $75,885 $30,545 $45,340
2014 $912 $74,399 $29,947 $44,452
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Christopher Taylor

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Christopher Taylor

    Triada Real Estate Group

    (408) 859-7166

    8 Total Sales

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  • Michael Repka

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Michael Repka

    Deleon Realty

    (650) 488-7325

    17 in this area

    782 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81766396

MLSListings

APN: 132-10-044

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94306 South of Midtown

3171 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 3171 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94306 since 29 August 2019 and is currently estimated at $3,996,464, approximately $2,387 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 3171 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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