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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 4,490 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 4 days ago
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Down-to-the-studs whole-home renovation and reconfiguration in 2017 by Taylor-Lombardo Architects, R.J Dailey Construction and Wheeler Design transformed this home into chic designer style. Professorville neighborhood 5 blocks from University Avenue. 3 levels include 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, living & dining room/office, a tremendous great room, plus lower-level library/media room. 3 bedroom suites upstairs include a lavish primary suite and there are 2 bedrooms on the lower level, one en suite and currently designed as a fitness center with mirrored walls. Hardwood floors and board-and-batten paneling highlight the Craftsman architectural style. An outstanding gourmet kitchen features a French Lacanche range, commercial BlueStar oven, and well-equipped caterers kitchen for entertaining. Lutron programmable lighting, Savant video distribution, plus new electrical and HVAC during renovation. A spacious rear yard with open-air cabana (doubles for carport), terrace, landscape lighting and expansive lawn. Acclaimed Palo Alto schools.

Full Property Details for 1042 Cowper St

General

  • Price: $9,250,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: RE_Infolink
  • MLS ID: ML82038237
  • Updated: 3/13/2026
  • Added to Site: 5 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Finished Basement, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Storage
  • Interior Features: High Ceiling , Video / Audio System, Walk-In Closet
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Flooring: Stone, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Marble, Stall Shower, Shower and Tub, Tile, Tub , Stone

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom Features: Primary Suite / Retreat

Other Rooms

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Kitchen: Marble Countertop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood over Range, Icemaker, Island with Sink, Microwave, Built-In Oven/Range , Gas, Refrigerator
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer

Additional Information

  • Extras: Not Applicable
  • Security/Safety: Security Alarm

Parking

  • Parking Features: Carport

Location

  • Area: Professorville
  • County: Santa Clara
  • Cross Streets: Lincoln

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central AC, Multi-Zone
  • Heating Type: Central Air (Forced Air), Heating (2 Zones or More)

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Telecomm.: Audio / Video Prewired
  • Utility Description: Public Utilities

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Construction: Detached
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Shingle, Composition
  • Square Feet: 4,490
  • Year Built: 2004

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1722
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7500
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,500
  • Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Zoning: R1929
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced Back, Wood

Listed by Compass, Brent & Mary Gullixson

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Schools serving 1042 Cowper St

School District:Palo Alto Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Addison Elementary School
650 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
K-50.2 mi
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
750 N. CA Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94303
6-81 mi
Palo Alto High School
50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301
9-120.5 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1042 Cowper St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
3/12/2026
Listed
$9,250,000
60.87%
MLS
9/02/2016
Sold
$5,750,000
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Tax History for 1042 Cowper St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$81,211
4%
$6,680,503
2%
2024
$77,848
2%
$6,549,514
2%
2023
$76,628
1%
$6,414,231
2%
2022
$75,757
2%
$6,288,463
2%
2021
$74,266
2%
$6,165,161
1%
2020
$72,703
1%
$6,101,945
2%
2019
$71,910
3%
$5,982,300
2%
2018
$69,982
2%
$5,865,000
2%
2017
$68,758
47%
$5,750,000
47%
2016
$46,756
1%
$3,920,022
2%
2015
$46,307
2%
$3,861,141
2%
2013
$45,484
—
$3,785,507
—
2013
$45,484
—
$3,768,400
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1042 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (MLS# ML82038237) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1042 Cowper St is currently listed for $9,250,000 and was received on March 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 1042 Cowper St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Professorville? You can browse all Professorville real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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