See Home Value
$1,493,558*
House - Off Market

166 Cowper ST

PALO ALTO, CA 94301
bedrooms
2 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
762 Sqft
$1,340,000 - $1,636,000
Reference Base Price*
0.37%
Since Aug 1, 2021
CA-San Francisco
Primary Model
Sold Aug 11, 2021
$1,670,000
$1,085,500 by Bank Of The Orient
Mortgage Due Sep 01, 2051
Sold Jun 15, 2018
$1,565,000
$1,252,000 by Us Bank Na
Mortgage Due Jul 01, 2048

About This Property

This light-filled bungalow emanates timeless Palo Alto charm with a location just blocks to the excitement of University Avenue and near top schools. Hardwood floors highlight the homes comfortable living space, while divided light windows add a stylish touch. Craft delicious meals in the kitchen that features Shaker-style cabinets, a built-in ebony dining table, and stainless-steel appliances including a Bosch dishwasher. Two bedrooms provide inviting accommodations, served by a renovated bathroom with Grohe fixtures. And for peaceful outdoor enjoyment, the backyard offers ample heated patio space. Find yourself mere moments to both Johnson Park and El Camino Park, a short trip to Stanford University, and convenient to the shops and eateries of downtown Palo Alto and the Stanford Shopping Center. Plus, both Caltrain and US 101 are within easy reach, and children may attend acclaimed schools Addison Elementary, Greene Middle, and Palo Alto High (buyer to verify eligibility).

The manager has listed the unit size as 762 square feet.
Unit Size
762Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.05 acres
Price per sqft
$1,953
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1921

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Aug 11, 2021 Sold to Wei Wang $1,670,000
Sold to Wei Wang
Jul 7, 2021 No longer available -
No longer available
Jun 25, 2021 Listed $1,488,000
Listed
Jun 15, 2018 Sold to Connie Leigh Ho $1,565,000
Sold to Connie Leigh Ho

Property Highlights

Parking Available

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1921
  • Effective Year Built: 1921
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 4
  • Bedroom Count: 1
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Building Condition: Average
  • Building Quality: D
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Walls Type: Wood
  • Roof Cover Type: Composition shingle
  • Floor Count: 1
  • Living Units: 1
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: Garage
  • Garage Square Area: 190
  • Parking Space Count: 1

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2,050
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 500
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 410
  • Total Building Area: 572
  • Gross Building Area: 572
  • Building Area: 572
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: No air conditioning
  • Heating: None
  • Heated Square Feet: 572
  • Heating Fuel Type: None

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: Municipal
  • Water Service: Municipal

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Subdivision: UNIVERSITY PARK
  • Land Acres: 0.047
  • Standard Land Use Code: Single family residential
  • Legal Description 1: UNIVERSITY PARK PALO ALTO MAP H4 790

Ownership

  • Current Owner : WANG WEI
  • Previous Owner : HA CONNIE LEIGH
  • Previous Owner 2: THE HO FAMILY TRUST
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: HAIGHT ELAINE E
  • Owner Before Previous Owner 2: ELAINE E HAIGHT LIVING TRUST
  • Is Owner Occupied: Owner-occupied property

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Palo Alto Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 511302

Zoning

  • Zoning: R2

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 37-F6
  • Parcel: 120-09-028
  • Block: 33
  • Lot: 4,5
  • Municipality: PALO ALTO
  • Latitude: 37.4509
  • Longitude: -122.164

    Address

  • Full Address: 166 Cowper St
  • Address - House Number: 166
  • Address - Street Name: Cowper
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Palo Alto
  • Carrier Code: C034
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1204
  • Zip Code: 94301

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $20,859
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 06-001

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1668
  • Valuation Date: Mar 06, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 69
  • Final Value: 2,316,938
  • High Value: 2,825,306
  • Low Value: 1,808,571

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 1
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $1,085,500
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: BANK OF THE ORIENT
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Aug 11, 2021
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Financing Type: Adjustable Rate
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $1,085,500
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Sep 01, 2051

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,703,400
  • Assessed Land Value: $1,652,400
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $51,000

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Jul 08, 2021
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Aug 11, 2021
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 11847204493
  • Current Sale Price: $1,670,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Grant Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 25062151
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Jun 15, 2018
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Jun 13, 2018
  • Previous Sale Amount: $1,565,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Grant Deed

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: BANK OF THE ORIENT
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Aug 11, 2021
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $1,085,500
  • First Mortgage Terms: 360
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • First Mortgage Loan Due Date: Sep 01, 2051

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: Adjustable Rate

    Previous Mortgages

  • Previous Mortgage Lender: US BANK NA
  • Previous Mortgage Transaction Date: Jun 15, 2018
  • Previous Mortgage Financing Type: Adjustable Rate
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Amount: $1,252,000
  • Previous Mortgage Term: 360
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Type: ARM (Adjustable Rate Mortgage as of August, 2009)
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Due Date: Jul 01, 2048



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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 166 Cowper Street built and last sold?
The property at 166 Cowper Street was built in 1921 and last sold on Jul 8, 2021 for $1,670,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 166 Cowper Street is $1,490,254.
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