Presented by Carol Li

Historic Charm Meets Modern Living

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$4,788,000

3005 Cowper Street, Palo Alto

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About This Home

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Historic Charm Meets Modern Living! Blended-Era Character Home. Timeless 1918 Craftsman charm meets incredible modern flexibility in this extensively expanded (1988) Midtown estate. Perfect for multi-generational living or a high-yield four-unit rental portfolio, this unique property offers a main residence configured as two independent units, a permitted garage conversion, and a detached cottage. Totaling approx. 3,440 sq. ft. with 3 full kitchens, 1 kitchenette, and 4 bathrooms. Main house unit1-Lower with elevated wisteria covered front porch, enclosed sunroom, hardwood floors, wood-framed windows, spacious living & formal dining rooms, updated kitchen, 2 bedrooms & an office. Main house unit 2 - Upperaccessed via interior/exterior staircase, featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, light-filled living & dining spaces, lots of wood windows and a full kitchen.Unit 3-Attached permitted garage conversion with high ceilings, a loft, full kitchen &1 bath.Unit 4-Detached cottage withcozy retreat featuring a kitchenette, i bathroom, Murphy bed, and heated floors.Enhanced by beautiful outdoor living spaces, mature fruit trees, ample of off-street parking. All in a desirable Midtown location close to Hoover park, shopping, dining & excellent Palo Alto schools.
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Property Details

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Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Square Footage 3,120 sq ft
Neighborhood Midtown

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Home to Stanford University, Palo Alto blends small-town charm and tree-lined streets with world-class innovation. The city of 66,000 takes its name from an ancient redwood that once stood along San Francisquito Creek. Palo Alto's exceptional quality of life stems from its thoughtful preservation of open space – nearly one-third of its 25 square miles is dedicated to parks and nature areas, including the resident-exclusive 1,400-acre Foothills Park. The city boasts more than 30 municipal parks, offering abundant recreational opportunities throughout its neighborhoods.

The city's vibrant downtown along University Avenue and California Avenue pulses with diverse restaurants and boutique shops, while Stanford Shopping Center provides luxury retail in an elegant outdoor setting. 

The adjacent Stanford University campus enriches community life through lectures, cultural events, and continuing education opportunities. Education stands at the heart of Palo Alto's identity, with an astounding 82% of adult residents holding at least a Bachelor's degree. This intellectual capital has made the city a cradle of innovation – pioneering companies like Hewlett-Packard and Tesla Motors call it home, while tech giants such as Facebook, Pinterest, and PayPal were born here.

This combination of natural beauty, cultural wealth, and technological innovation makes Palo Alto one of America's most desirable addresses. With a median household income of $220,000 and median home prices of $3.6 million, its 94301 ZIP code ranks #20 on Robb Report's list of the nation's most expensive postal codes.

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