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.
Property Details
Price:
$7,150,000
MLS #:
ML82036897
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
6
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
699notdefined
Listed Date:
Mar 4, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,629
Lot Size:
5,600 sqft / 0.13 acres (approx)
Year Built:
2014
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Schools
School District:
Palo Alto Unified
Elementary School:
Other
Middle School:
Other
High School:
Palo Alto
Interior
Appliances
DW, GD, MW, RF, GS, VEF
Bathrooms
4 Full Bathrooms, 2 Half Bathrooms
Cooling
CA
Flooring
TILE, LAM
Heating
CF
Exterior
Common Walls
NCW
Direction Faces
NE
Fencing
WD
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Roof
BIT, OTH
Spa Features
IG
Financial
Map
Community
- Address838 Cowper ST Palo Alto CA
- CityPalo Alto
- CountySanta Clara
- Zip Code94301
Subdivisions in Palo Alto
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Palo Alto as of Mar 26, 2026
60
Single Family Listed
52
Avg DOM
1,800
Avg $ / SqFt
$4,750,605
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 838 Cowper ST Palo Alto CA is a Single Family for sale in Palo Alto, CA, 94301. It is listed for $7,150,000 and features 5 beds, 6 baths, and has approximately 3,629 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 2014. The current price per square foot is $1,970. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Palo Alto is $1,800. The average listing price for Single Family in Palo Alto is $4,750,605.
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