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listing_id: ML81961771
status: Closed
price: 4300000
beds: 5
baths_full: 5
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2641
sqft_lot: 7500
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1947
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "939 Cowper St"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94301
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.4448425
lng: -122.1532499
days_on_market: 713
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Santa Cruz RE Team"
list_office: "Epique Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 818-1276"
list_agent_license: 70010146
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94301 | 939 Cowper St

939 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

MLS: ML81961771 | Status: Sold | Price: $4,300,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 5
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
5 5 2,641 7,500 1947

Remarks

Welcome to Your Craftsman style Sanctuary in University South, Palo Alto! Nestled in the heart of Palo Alto's coveted University South neighborhood, this charming property offers not one, but two distinct homes on a spacious lot. Each residence exudes its own unique charm, promising a lifestyle of comfort and tranquility. Front House: Step into the front house and be greeted by the inviting front brick concrete patio adorned with mature plants, setting the tone for the serene ambiance within. Inside, discover a seamless fusion of craftsman style charm, with hardwood flooring, and expansive living and dining areas bathed in natural light from skylights and bay windows. The kitchen features laminate and butcher block counters, light wood cabinets, and top brand appliances, perfect for culinary enthusiasts plus indoor Laundry & expansive basement. Back House: The back house presents vaulted ceilings, abundant light, and fresh interior paint. The first floor welcomes you with a light-filled living room, charming kitchen with casual dining area, full hall bath adorned in blue tile. Upstairs, the spacious great room and kitchen open onto a patio, ideal for enjoying summer nights under the stars. A versatile office/bedroom and ensuite bath complete the upstairs apartment.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81961771
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Marble, Shower over Tub - 1, Tub, Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen Countertop - Laminate
Appliances Dishwasher, Oven Range - Gas
Dining Room Breakfast Nook, Dining Area
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Wood Burning
Flooring Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum, Wood
Laundry Inside
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Covered Parking, Guest / Visitor Parking, Parking Area, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R2

Contact Information

Santa Cruz RE Team
Epique Realty
License #: 01132198,01348436
Phone: (831) 818-1276

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Addison Elementary School public K-5 0.15 mi 8
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 0.56 mi 9
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 0.57 mi 10
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 0.63 mi N/A
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 1.09 mi 9
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 1.10 mi 9
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 1.28 mi N/A
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 1.64 mi 10
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 1.64 mi 8
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.69 mi 10
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 1.71 mi 4
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 1.83 mi 9
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 1.88 mi 10
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 2.03 mi 4
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 2.12 mi 10
Belle Haven Elementary School public K-5 2.24 mi 1
Encinal Elementary School public K-5 2.26 mi 9
Hillview Middle School public 6-8 2.34 mi 8
Oak Knoll Elementary School public K-5 2.35 mi 10
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 2.37 mi 8

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Santa Cruz RE Team, (831) 818-1276.