2596 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA

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Property Overview:

Expansive parcel in prime Midtown, Palo Alto—12,759 sq. ft. (per survey). Multiple possible uses: build your dream home with ADU, rent out two existing homes for income, or hold as a land bank. Rarely available large lot in an excellent location.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Walkable Location:
    • Steps to Midtown Shopping Center, Hoover Park, and El Carmelo Elementary.
    • Minutes to Mitchell Park (library, tennis, pickleball), Cubberley Community Center (Mandarin bilingual programs, extracurriculars).
    • Close to California Avenue, Caltrain, and Stanford University.

Property Features:

  • Two Existing Homes:
    • Front Home: 2 bedrooms, 1 den, 1 bath, 1,143 sq. ft. (per appraisal).
    • Rear Home: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1,279 sq. ft. (per appraisal).
  • Detached Garage: Provides extra storage space.
  • Multiple Investment Options:
    • Live in one, rent the other.
    • Rent both for steady income.
    • Redevelop or expand with an ADU.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Midtown Palo Alto—rarely does a lot of this size become available.
  • Excellent for families: Top-rated schools, parks, and community amenities nearby.
  • Convenient commute: Easy access to public transit and major tech employers.
  • High potential: Ideal for investors, developers, or end-users seeking a premier location.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2019-10-03 For Sale NaN
2023-06-26 Sold 3725000
2023-07-18 Sold 3725000
2023-08-29 Rental 4100
2023-09-12 Off Market 1740000
2024-01-01 Price Estimation 4485519
2024-02-28 For Sale 3998000
2024-03-08 Pending NaN
2024-03-14 Sold 4260000
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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 0.36
HEWLETT PACKARD CO MFG DIV 395 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2065, USA N N NF 0 CAD009122557 0.54
DURA-BOND 3201 Ash Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2240, USA N N NF 0 CAD014440648 0.66
OREGON EXPWY UNDERPASS & Oregon Expressway, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD982399800 0.81
VARIAN ASSOCIATES CORP HDQTRS 611 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA N N NF 0 CAD009120817 0.88
HEWLETT-PACKARD (620-640 PAGE MILL ROAD) 620 - 640 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N F 32 CAD980884209 0.95

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
COMMUNICATIONS & POWER INDUSTRIES 607 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA 4 2008 N/A 94304CMMNC607HA 0.89
LITTON ELECTRON DEVICES 601 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1101, USA 38 1994 N/A 94304VRNMG601CA 0.91

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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Flood Zone Type

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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

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
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Landslide Risk Info

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Liquefaction Risk Info

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
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 0 1

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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