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About this Property
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.
MLS Listing Information
MLS #
ML82036897
MLS Source
MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site
1
Interior Features
Bedrooms
Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet, More than One Primary Bedroom
Bathrooms
Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Stall Shower - 2+, Steam Shower, Stone, Tile, Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Half on Ground Floor
Kitchen
Countertop - Marble, Exhaust Fan, Island with Sink
Appliances
Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room
Breakfast Bar, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
Family Room
Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Fireplace
Gas Burning, Other, Two-Way
Flooring
Laminate, Tile
Laundry
Inside
Cooling
Central Forced Air, Other
Heating
Central Forced Air, Other, Radiant Floors
Exterior Features
Roof
Other, Bitumen
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Pool
Spa/Hot Tub
Parking, School, and Other Information
Garage/Parking
Detached, Gate/Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 1 Car(s)
Elementary District
Palo Alto Unified
High School District
Palo Alto Unified
Sewer
Public Sewer
E.V. Hookup
Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)
Water
Public
Zoning
R2
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838 Cowper St is a Single Family Residence in Palo Alto, CA 94301. This 3,629 square foot property sits on a 5,600 Sq Ft Lot and features 5 bedrooms & 4 full and 2 partial bathrooms. It is currently priced at $7,150,000 and was built in 2014. This address can also be written as 838 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301.
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This listing information is up-to-date as of March 03, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Terel Beppu, (408) 829-0112
