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listing_id: ML82062441
status: Active
price: 4788000
beds: 4
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 3120
sqft_lot: 7998
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1918
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "3005 Cowper St"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94306
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.428898
lng: -122.127862
days_on_market: 2
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Carol Li"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 281-8368"
list_agent_license: 01227755
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-09-26
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94306 | 3005 Cowper St

3005 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94306

MLS: ML82062441 | Status: Active | Price: $4,788,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 2 3,120 7,998 1918

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Saturday, September 26 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Carol Li
Sunday, September 27 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Carol Li

Remarks

Timeless 1918 Craftsman charm meets incredible modern flexibility in this extensively expanded (1988) Midtown estate. Perfect for multi-generational living or a high-yield four-unit rental portfolio, this unique property offers a main residence configured as two independent units, a permitted garage conversion, and a detached cottage. Totaling approx. 3,440 sq. ft. with 3 full kitchens, 1 kitchenette, and 4 bathrooms. Main house unit1-Lower with elevated wisteria covered front porch, enclosed sunroom, hardwood floors, wood-framed windows, spacious living & formal dining rooms, updated kitchen, 2 bedrooms &  an office. Main house unit 2 - Upper accessed via interior/exterior staircase, featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, light-filled living & dining spaces, lots of wood windows and a full kitchen. Unit 3-Attached permitted garage conversion with high ceilings, a loft, full kitchen & 1 bath.  Unit 4-Detached cottage with cozy retreat featuring a kitchenette, i bathroom, Murphy bed, and heated floors. Enhanced by beautiful outdoor living spaces, mature fruit trees, ample of off-street parking. All in a desirable Midtown location close to Hoover park, shopping, dining & excellent Palo Alto schools.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82062441
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 2

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Shower and Tub
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Dining Room Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
Family Room No Family Room
Flooring Hardwood, Laminate, Other, Tile
Cooling Other
Heating Floor Furnace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Shingle
Foundation Crawl Space

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Off-Street Parking, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R1

Contact Information

Carol Li
Compass
License #: 01227755
Phone: (650) 281-8368

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 0.28 mi 9
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 0.73 mi 10
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 0.73 mi 9
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 0.75 mi 10
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 0.76 mi 8
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 0.82 mi 10
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 1.05 mi 10
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 1.22 mi 9
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 1.22 mi 9
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 1.47 mi 9
Juana Briones Elementary School public K-5 1.50 mi 10
Greendell School public KG 1.51 mi N/A
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 1.59 mi 10
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 1.70 mi N/A
Addison Elementary School public K-5 1.72 mi 9
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 1.75 mi 10
Ellen Fletcher Middle public 6-8 1.77 mi 9
Henry M. Gunn High School public 9-12 1.79 mi 10
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 1.88 mi 10
Monta Loma Elementary School public K-5 2.11 mi 6

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
1432 Hamilton Ave $5,698,000 4 3 2,720 PendingDoNotShow
764 Stern Ave $4,988,000 5 4/1 2,636 Active
1070 Harriet St $4,988,000 4 2/1 1,957 Active
148 Kingsley Ave $5,495,000 7 6/2 4,060 Active

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This listing information is up-to-date as of September 26, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Carol Li, (650) 281-8368.