---
listing_id: ML82057940
status: Active
price: 8498000
beds: 6
baths_full: 4
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2750
sqft_lot: 10000
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1926
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1535 Cowper St"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94301
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.440254
lng: -122.145983
days_on_market: 1
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Annie Watson"
list_office: "Coldwell Banker Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 380-9898"
list_agent_license: 01964881
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-09-08
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94301 | 1535 Cowper St

1535 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

MLS: ML82057940 | Status: Active | Price: $8,498,000
Beds/Baths: 6 / 4
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
6 4 2,750 10,000 1926

Remarks

Ideal location and Spanish flair meet at this timeless, 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom, updated home in prestigious Old Palo Alto. Very private with gate and mature hedge on quiet treed street. Large 100x100 lot. Quintessential Spanish architectural elements include clay roof tiles, stately beams, terracotta and hardwood floors, Mexican accent tiles and elegant arches. Light and bright. Formal living room, anchored by ornate, century-old fireplace, opens to inviting dining room with modern farmhouse chandelier. Separate updated kitchen with crisp white cabinets and counter tops, farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances and plenty of natural light offers an efficient floorplan. Updated bathrooms throughout. Gorgeous primary retreat with large closet, stylish ensuite bathroom, with views of the patio and trees. Sizeable guest bedrooms. Resort inspired grounds for ultimate relaxation and large gatherings. Romantic courtyard with traditional fountain, swimming pool, multiple paved patio areas. Partial basement provides ample storage. Walk to Rinconada Park and Gamble Gardens. Easy access to Stanford, 101, commute routes & leading tech campuses such as Apple, Google and Meta. Award-winning Palo Alto schools.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82057940
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 1

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Walk-in Closet, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Skylight, Stall Shower, Tile
Kitchen Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian
Appliances Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Oven Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring Concrete, Hardwood, Marble, Tile, Wood
Laundry Inside
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air, Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace, Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Tile
Foundation Combination, Slab, Crawl Space
Pool In Ground
Style Spanish

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Electric Gate, Gate/Door Opener, No Garage, On Street, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R1929

Contact Information

Annie Watson
Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 01964881
Phone: (650) 380-9898

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 0.28 mi 9
Addison Elementary School public K-5 0.46 mi 9
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 0.65 mi 9
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 0.68 mi N/A
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 0.70 mi 10
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 0.90 mi 9
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.25 mi 10
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 1.36 mi 9
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 1.40 mi 10
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 1.61 mi N/A
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 1.73 mi 4
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 1.87 mi 8
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 1.90 mi 10
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 1.95 mi 9
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 1.99 mi 10
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 2.09 mi 10
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 2.15 mi 8
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 2.28 mi 4
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 2.31 mi 10
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 2.31 mi 10

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This listing information is up-to-date as of September 08, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Annie Watson, (650) 380-9898.