Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94301 | 838 Cowper St
MLS: ML82036897 | Status: Sold | Price: $7,630,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 4 /2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 /2 | 3,629 | 5,600 | 2014 |
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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML82036897 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Other, Bitumen |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter and Slab |
| Pool | Spa/Hot Tub |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Terel Beppu
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Phone: (408) 829-0112
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