3433 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA


Property Overview:

3433 Cowper St is a single-family residence in Palo Alto, CA 94306, built in 2017 by GoldSilverIsland Homes. It features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and 2,378 sq. ft. of living space on a 6,270 sq. ft. lot. The home sold for $3,900,000 in September 2020.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Location:

    • Situated in the desirable Midtown neighborhood of Palo Alto.
    • Quiet, family-friendly area with a large private yard (front and back).
    • One block from Mitchell Park and walking distance to Charleston Shopping Center (Piazza’s Fine Foods, Philz Coffee).
    • Easy access to U.S. 101 for Bay Area commuting.
  • Schools:

    • Access to acclaimed Palo Alto schools (buyer to verify eligibility):
      • Fairmeadow Elementary
      • Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
      • Henry M. Gunn High
  • Community:

    • Low crime risk.
    • Very high earthquake risk, very low tornado risk, moderate to low flood risk.
    • Affluent area with high property values (average sale price for similar homes: $3,482,931).

Property Features:

  • Stunning architectural design with classic beam box ceiling in the living room.
  • Downstairs guest suite with private bathroom.
  • Gourmet kitchen:
    • Custom inset cabinetry
    • Thermador appliances
    • Sea Pearl quartzite countertops
    • Built-in wine cooler
  • Family room:
    • Soffit high ceiling
    • Gas fireplace
    • Dolby 5.1 surround sound with built-in ceiling speakers
  • Master suite:
    • Soffit ceiling
    • Separate stall shower and Jacuzzi tub
    • Custom walk-in closet organizer
  • Engineered white oak hardwood floors throughout.
  • Milgard windows and Grohe plumbing fixtures.
  • Two-zone central AC/heating and tankless water heater.
  • Security system ready with magnetic contacts on all main floor windows/doors.
  • Modern wiring: CATV/Satellite RG6 coaxial cable and jacks, 2 CAT5e wires and jacks in all bedrooms, family room, and kitchen.
  • Paver driveway and paver patio in the backyard.
  • Office for work-from-home convenience.
  • Bright, open floorplan with excellent use of glass for natural light.

Location Benefits:

  • Coveted Midtown address close to parks, shopping, dining, and top-rated schools.
  • Ideal for contemporary family living and entertaining.
  • Convenient for Bay Area commuters with quick access to major highways.
  • Low overall crime risk and excellent community amenities.

Price and Status History

date type price
2012-09-07 Off Market NaN
2015-01-21 For Sale NaN
2015-02-06 Sold 1950000
2017-03-03 Sold 3688000
2020-08-26 For Sale 3488000
2020-09-17 Sold 3900000
2023-08-15 Off Market NaN
2024-05-14 Rental 842000
2024-05-15 Pending 842000
2024-05-30 Sold 932000
2024-06-13 Sold 932000
2024-06-14 For Sale 824000
2025-02-26 For Sale 988000
2025-03-15 Pending NaN
2025-03-18 For Sale NaN
2025-03-24 Pending NaN
2025-03-30 For Sale 923500

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
STANFORD CLEANERS 2875 EL CAMINO, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA N N NF 0 CAD028879765 0.50
FORD AEROSPACE (PCB STORAGE LOT) 3939 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4606, USA N N NF 0 CAD000030528 0.83
SAN ANTONIO/ W BAYSHORE AREA CHARLESTON &, Fabian Street, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA N N NF 0 CAD982399867 0.84
FORD AEROSPACE 1036 East Meadow Circle, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4230, USA N N NF 0 CAD980673925 0.84
DURA-BOND 3201 Ash Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2240, USA N N NF 0 CAD014440648 0.98

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SPACE SYSTEMS / LORAL - B12 1034/1036 East Meadow Circle B12, Palo Alto, CA 943034604, USA 1 2003 N/A 94303SPCSY13413 0.81
GOOCH & HOUSEGO (PALO ALTO) LLC 1040 East Meadow Circle, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4230, USA 32 2014 Yes 94303CRYST1060E 0.83
MAXAR SPACE LLC 3825 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4604, USA 28 2022 Yes 94303FRDRS3825F 0.87
ADVALLOY INC 844 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4611, USA 2 1988 N/A 94303DVLLY844EA 0.89

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
PENINSULA FORD 4180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306-4008, USA OPR: Operating 0.96

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code meaning
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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
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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