3121 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA


Property Overview:

This stunning Craftsman-style home is located in the heart of Midtown. The main level features a sky-lit gourmet kitchen with custom cherry cabinets, gas cooktop, double ovens, and a cozy breakfast area. The dining area includes a custom sideboard, cherry cabinetry with beaded glass, and a piano nook. The living room boasts a gas fireplace and French doors opening to the backyard patio. The spacious primary suite offers a large walk-in closet and a luxurious bathroom with double sinks, separate toilet closet, marble shower, and a whirlpool tub.


Property Features:

  • Upstairs:
    • Three bedrooms (one ensuite)
    • Two bathrooms
    • Alcove with built-in desks
  • Lower Level:
    • Media/rec room
    • Full bathroom
    • Custom 800-bottle wine cellar (temperature and humidity controlled)
  • Professionally landscaped yards:
    • Connecticut bluestone patio
    • Wisteria-draped arbor
    • Native plants and citrus trees
  • Additional features:
    • Vaulted ceilings
    • Hardwood floors
    • Central A/C
    • Recessed lighting
    • Abundant storage
    • Indoor laundry area

Location Benefits:

  • Easy access to Hoover Park, Midtown shops, restaurants, and California Avenue’s Sunday Farmers Market
  • Top-rated Palo Alto schools

Summary:

This home combines luxury, functionality, and prime location, making it ideal for comfortable family living and entertaining in one of Palo Alto’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Price and Status History

date type price
1993-05-07 Off Market 465000
2008-06-12 Rental 465000
2022-12-31 Pending NaN
2024-10-24 For Sale 4998000
2024-11-14 Sold 5375000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
DURA-BOND 3201 Ash Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2240, USA N N NF 0 CAD014440648 0.69
STANFORD CLEANERS 2875 EL CAMINO, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA N N NF 0 CAD028879765 0.71
VARIAN ASSOCIATES 601 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA N N NF 0 CAT080010804 0.82
VARIAN ASSOCIATES CORP HDQTRS 611 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA N N NF 0 CAD009120817 0.87

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 0.74
COMMUNICATIONS & POWER INDUSTRIES 607 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA 4 2008 N/A 94304CMMNC607HA 0.87

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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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.

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