1945 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA

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Property Overview:

1945 Cowper Street is a single-family home in Old Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA 94301, built in 1930. It offers 4 bedrooms, 3–4 bathrooms, and 2,642 sq. ft. of living space. The home is currently for sale for $4,925,000 and features a parking garage, fireplace, heating and cooling systems, and a finished partial basement. The property underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2019, upgrading all essential infrastructure.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Population & Demographics:

    • Community population: 15,402 (17% growth since 2000)
    • 50% families with children
    • Largest age group: 45–54 years (15.56%)
    • Second-largest: 25–34 years (13.36%)

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 4.4% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 10.7% (slightly lower than state average of 10.8%)
    • Relatively safe neighborhood

  • Schools:

    • Nearby schools: Walter Hays Elementary, David Starr Jordan Middle, Palo Alto High, Frank S. Greene Junior Middle, Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford
    • Average SAT score: 1221 (higher than state average of 975)
    • Top-rated Palo Alto schools

  • Job Market:

    • 80.8% white-collar jobs, 19.2% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%)

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Moderate flood risk
    • Low tornado risk
    • High earthquake risk

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.7°F (January), 87.6°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 17.3 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $132,129
    • Average annual spending: $83,423

Property Features:

  • Beautifully renovated Spanish Revival with modern functionality and luxury
  • Comprehensive 2019 renovation: new plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems
  • Two-level layout:
    • Main level: 1 bedroom (ideal for guests or office) with adjacent marble bath
    • Upper level: Primary suite with marble bath, 2 additional bedrooms, and elegant hallway bath
  • Finished partial basement: Flexible space for playroom, wine cellar, or storage
  • 3–4 fully remodeled bathrooms
  • Ample closet space in all bedrooms
  • Parking garage
  • Fireplace
  • Heating and cooling systems

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Old Palo Alto location
  • Suburban privacy with urban lifestyle—just over a mile to University Avenue shops and restaurants
  • Access to top-rated Palo Alto schools
  • Gateway to Silicon Valley living
  • Family-friendly community with excellent amenities and low crime rates
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Price and Status History

date type price
2017-09-07 For Sale 4800000
2017-09-08 Sold 4925000
2019-11-05 Rental 10500
2024-04-25 For Sale 6998000
2024-05-04 For Sale 5412000
2024-06-24 Pending NaN
2024-06-27 Sold 6500000
2024-07-23 Sold 6500000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
VARIAN ASSOCIATES 601 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA N N NF 0 CAT080010804 0.25
OREGON EXPWY UNDERPASS & Oregon Expressway, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD982399800 0.46

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
HEWLETT-PACKARD CO PALO ALTO FABRICATION CTR 395 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2065, USA 11 1990 N/A 94306HWLTT395PA 0.81
LITTON ELECTRON DEVICES 601 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1101, USA 38 1994 N/A 94304VRNMG601CA 1.00

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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Flood Risk Info

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A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

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Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
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Very high 0 0 0 0

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 0
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