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  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Full Baths
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 3,629 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 21 hours ago

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838 Cowper St,Palo Alto, CA 94301

838 Cowper StPalo AltoCA94301

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    838 Cowper St,Palo Alto, CA 94301
    838 Cowper StPalo AltoCA94301
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Welcome to 838 Cowper Street--refined and modern living in coveted Professorville, just a three-minute walk to downtown Palo Alto. Built in 2014, this 5-bedroom, 4.2-bath home offers 3,629 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space on a 5,600 square foot lot. Soaring 11' ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass sliders, and Velux skylights fill the home with natural light. A dramatic 130-square-foot living wall of 650 plants and tiled waterfall create striking architectural focal points. The chef's kitchen features marble slab waterfall countertops, gas range, wine refrigerator, and built-in Bosch, Miele, and Thermador appliances. The basement extends the home's exceptional entertaining range with a fully equipped wet bar, home theater with surround sound, and (unexpectedly) a spacious, light-gathering patio. The home opens to a backyard with a jetted in-ground hot tub and outdoor kitchen with gas-plumbed grill, sink, and beverage fridge. Lutron lighting, motorized shades, 5-zone Sonos with Bowers & Wilkins speakers, and HEPA filtration provide modern comfort. The primary suite offers a steam shower, soaking tub, heated floors, towel warmer, and private deck with gas fire pit. Solar pre-wire, 220V EV charger, and whole-home security. Served by Addison, Greene, and Palo Alto High.

Full Property Details for 838 Cowper St

General

  • Price: $7,150,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: RE_Infolink
  • MLS ID: ML82036897
  • Updated: 3/3/2026
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Finished Basement, Den / Study / Office, Laundry Room, Media / Home Theater, Safe / Panic / Room, Storage, Utility Room, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Interior Features: Built-in Vacuum, Vaulted Ceiling , Walk-In Closet, Wet Bar
  • Fireplace(s): Dual See Thru, Gas-Burning, Other
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Dual-Flush Toilet, Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), 2 Stall Showers or More, Steam Shower, Stone, Tile

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom Features: Ground-Floor Bedroom, More than One Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-In Closet

Other Rooms

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Kitchen: Gas Cooktop, Marble Countertop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Island with Sink, Microwave, Built-In Oven, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer

Additional Information

  • Pool Description: Spa - Cover, Spa - In Ground, Spa / Hot Tub
  • Extras: Not Applicable
  • Security/Safety: Fire Escape, Fire Suppression System, Security Alarm , Video / Audio System

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest/Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking

Location

  • Area: Professorville
  • County: Santa Clara
  • Cross Streets: Homer Avenue

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central AC, Other
  • Heating Type: Central Air (Forced Air), Radiant Floors, Other

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sump Pump
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Public Utilities

Structural Information

  • Construction: Detached
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Bitumen, Other
  • Square Feet: 3,629
  • Year Built: 2014

Lot Features

  • Minimum Lot Size: 5600
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,600
  • Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Fenced, Firepit, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Zoning: R2
  • Fencing (Description): Gate, Wood

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Green Features

Listed by Side, Inc, Terel Beppu

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Schools serving 838 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
6-81.2 mi
Palo Alto High School
50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301
9-120.6 mi
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Details
Price
Change
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3/03/2026
Listed
$7,150,000
86.2%
MLS
3/31/2014
Sold
$3,840,000
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Tax History for 838 Cowper St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$57,506
4%
$4,707,305
2%
2024
$55,131
1%
$4,615,006
2%
2023
$54,323
1%
$4,524,516
2%
2022
$53,701
2%
$4,435,801
2%
2021
$52,644
2%
$4,348,825
1%
2020
$51,541
1%
$4,304,234
2%
2019
$50,977
3%
$4,219,838
2%
2018
$49,558
2%
$4,137,097
2%
2017
$48,689
3%
$4,055,979
2%
2016
$47,418
1%
$3,976,451
2%
2015
$46,978
108%
$3,916,722
112%
2014
$22,606
24%
$1,851,440
25%
2013
$18,300
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$1,479,000
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838 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (MLS# ML82036897) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 838 Cowper St is currently listed for $7,150,000 and was received on March 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 838 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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