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listing_id: ML81986404
status: Closed
price: 3462000
beds: 0
baths_full: 0
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 3328
sqft_lot: 5600
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1903
property_type: Residential Income
property_subtype: 
address: "830 Cowper St"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94301
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.445425
lng: -122.155105
days_on_market: 503
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Robert Johnston"
list_office: "Marcus & Millichap"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 391-1744"
list_agent_license: 01853816
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-02
transaction_type: recentlySold
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Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94301 | 830 Cowper St

830 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

MLS: ML81986404 | Status: | Price: $3,462,000
Beds/Baths: – / –
Property Type: Residential Income

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3,328 5,600 1903

Remarks

830 Cowper St is a charming 6-unit investment opportunity located in the thriving city of Palo Alto, California. Situated on a 5,600 square foot parcel of land, the subject property was originally constructed in 1903 and has a gross building area of approximately 3,328 square feet, offering its tenants beautifully designed two-bedroom and one-bedroom floor plans. The subject property has recently undergone extensive interior capital improvements with select units featuring high-end finishes including in-unit washers & dryers, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, modern cabinetry, updated kitchens, vinyl floor planking and upgraded bathrooms. Additionally, investors have the opportunity to further increase cashflow through developing an ADU featuring two one-bedroom units. 830 Cowper St is well-positioned in one of the Bay Areas most dynamic and desirable cities. With historic neighborhoods, diverse cultural attractions, and vibrant entertainment, shopping, and nightlife district, Palo Alto is an exciting destination for business or pleasure. Palo Alto was also recently ranked #6 on the livability list of Top 100 Best Places to Live in America.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81986404
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Cooling None
Heating Wall Furnace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Flat
Foundation Slab

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking On Street, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Water Public
Zoning RM3

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Robert Johnston Cole Simpson
Marcus & Millichap
License #: 01853816 License #: 02016525
Phone: (650) 391-1744 Phone: (650) 888-7696

Property Units

# Buildings # Leased Units # Total Units
1 6 6

Unit Details

Type Sq Ft Beds Baths Min Rent Max Rent Units Like This
1 1 1/0 5
2 2 1/0 1

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Addison Elementary School public K-5 0.24 mi 8
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 0.57 mi 10
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 0.64 mi N/A
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 0.67 mi 9
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 1.18 mi 9
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 1.21 mi 9
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 1.22 mi N/A
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 1.54 mi 8
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 1.67 mi 10
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 1.76 mi 4
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 1.80 mi 10
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.80 mi 10
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 1.93 mi 9
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 2.02 mi 4
Encinal Elementary School public K-5 2.15 mi 9
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 2.16 mi 10
Belle Haven Elementary School public K-5 2.18 mi 1
Hillview Middle School public 6-8 2.25 mi 8
Oak Knoll Elementary School public K-5 2.28 mi 10
Costano Elementary School public K-5 2.46 mi 3

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 02, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Robert Johnston, (650) 391-1744.