838 Cowper ST, Palo Alto, CA 94301
- $7,630,000
- 5
- BD
- 6
- BA
- 3,629
- SqFt
Listed by Terel Beppu, 408-829-0112 from Side, Inc
(If provided) CoList: from
Sold listing courtesy of Kalina Wasman from COMPS
- Sold Price
- $7,630,000
- List Price
- $7,150,000
- Closing Date
- Mar 18, 2026
- MLS#
- ML82036897
- Status
- SOLD
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Total Bathrooms
- 6
- Full Bathrooms
- 4
- Partial Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft. of Residence
- 3,629
- Lot Size
- 5,600
- Listing Area
- Professorville
- Year Built
- 2014
Property Description
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.
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Additional Information
- Amenities
- Built-in Vacuum, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Wet Bar
- Bathroom Features
- Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Stall Shower - 2+, Steam Shower, Stone, Tile
- Bedroom Description
- Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Primary Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
- Cooling System
- Central AC, Other
- Energy Features
- Green Features
- Family Room
- Kitchen / Family Room Combo
- Fence
- Gate, Wood
- Fireplace Description
- Dual See Thru, Gas Burning, Other
- Floor Covering
- Laminate, Tile
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Garage Parking
- Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking
- Heating System
- Central Forced Air, Radiant Floors, Other
- Laundry Facilities
- Inside, Washer / Dryer
- Living Area
- 3,629
- Lot Size
- 5,600
- Neighborhood
- Professorville
- Other Rooms
- Basement - Finished, Den / Study / Office, Laundry Room, Media / Home Theater, Safe / Panic / Room, Storage, Utility Room, Wine Cellar / Storage
- Other Utilities
- Public Utilities
- Pool Description
- Spa - Cover, Spa - In Ground, Spa / Hot Tub
- Roof
- Bitumen, Other
- Sewer
- Sewer - Public, Sump Pump
- Unincorporated Yn
- Yes
- Zoning
- R2
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