838 Cowper St

Palo Alto CA 94301

3629 sq. ft.

5600 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $7,630,000

Terel Beppu, last sold this property on 18 March 2026 after 15 days on market.

Overview

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.

Features

5 bedrooms

6 bathrooms

1 carspace

1 garage space

3629 sq. ft. floor area

5600 sq. ft. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 5 bedroom single-family properties sold in Palo Alto over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 838 Cowper St is $6.6m.

Median value

$6.6m

Estimated value range

$3.4m - $22m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

-12%

decrease over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Palo Alto. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 838 Cowper St

2026

Sold

$7,630,000

18 Mar 2026 by Terel Beppu, of Side, Inc

2014

Sold

$2,204,303

02 Apr 2014

2012

Sold

$1,450,000

23 Apr 2012 by Alex Lehr, of Guide Real Estate

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