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

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$7,630,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
4 Full Baths
2 Partial Baths
3,629 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

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

Full Property Details for 838 Cowper St

General

Sold For: $7,630,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: RE_Infolink
MLS ID: ML82036897
Added to Site: 46 day(s) ago

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
Sold by Comps, Kalina Wasman and Compass, Jennifer Siem- Oldham

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Schools

Schools serving 838 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	1.2 mi
Palo Alto High School 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301	9-12	0.6 mi

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Price & Sales History for 838 Cowper St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

3/18/2026

Sold

$7,630,000

6.71%

MLS

3/03/2026

Listed

$7,150,000

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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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Updated 5 days ago

1
Bed
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Total Bath
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Updated 13 hours ago

4
Beds
2
Total Baths
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3
Beds
1
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Condo
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2
Beds
2
Total Baths
1,197
Sq. Ft.

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5
Beds
6
Total Baths
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Sq. Ft.

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Active
Updated 5 days ago

3
Beds
1
Total Bath
1,100
Sq. Ft.

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5
Beds
5
Total Baths
2,893
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Total Baths
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Beds
3
Total Baths
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4
Beds
4
Total Baths
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Sq. Ft.

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838 Cowper St Palo Alto, CA 94301