1042 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Photo 1

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$9,250,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
5 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
4,490 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

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

Full Property Details for 1042 Cowper St

General

Sold For: $9,250,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: RE_Infolink
MLS ID: ML82038237
Added to Site: 50 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
Sold by Midt, Timothy Foy

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Schools

Schools serving 1042 Cowper St

School District:Palo Alto Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Addison Elementary School 650 Addison Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301	K-5	0.2 mi
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 750 N. CA Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94303	6-8	1 mi
Palo Alto High School 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301	9-12	0.5 mi

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Price & Sales History for 1042 Cowper St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

3/26/2026

Sold

$9,250,000

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MLS

3/12/2026

Listed

$9,250,000

—

MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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