3005 Cowper Street

• Sat Sep 26, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

  Originally built in 1925 and beautifully expanded in 1988. Main house features a spacious second-story addition and attached ADU plus detached finished garage structure used as a bonus studio.

• Sun Sep 27, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

  Originally built in 1925 and beautifully expanded in 1988. Main house features a spacious second-story addition and attached ADU plus detached finished garage structure used as a bonus studio.

Craftsman-era architecture and remarkable flexibility distinguish this circa 1918 property and extensively expanded in 1988 which includes a single-family residence plus one cottage & attached garage conversion offering options for multi-family living or four-unit rentals. The main residence is currently configured as two well-appointed independent living units connected by a staircase with both exterior & interior access. Curb appeal features an elevated, wisteria-covered front porch & updated interiors rich in period character. The first-floor residence begins with an enclosed sunroom, hardwood floors, wood-framed windows, spacious living room & formal dining room, an updated kitchen, plus two bedrooms & an office. Upstairs, the second residence includes two bedrooms along with light-filled living & dining spaces & a full kitchen. Attached permitted garage conversion with a full kitchen, a full bathroom, high ceilings & a loft. A detached cottage with a kitchenette, a full bathroom, Murphy bed & heated floor. Total of 3 full kitchens, 1 kitchenette, 4 full baths. Total approx. 3,440SF. The property is further enhanced by outdoor living spaces, fruit trees, and off-street parking. All in a desirable Midtown location close to shopping, dining, parks & excellent Palo Alto schools.

Days on Market

0 days

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$4,788,000

List Price

$4,788,000

On Market Date

Sep 24, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

234 - Midtown

Zip Code

94306

MLS ID

ML82062441

APN

132-56-072

Year Built

1925

Stories in Building

2

Possession

COE

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

4

Bath

2

Shower and Tub

Parking

0

Off-Street Parking

SQ FT

3,120

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

7,998.0

Lot Acres

0.183609 Acres

Kitchen

Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Cooling

Other

Dining Room

Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room

Disclosures

Natural Hazard Disclosure

Family Room

No Family Room

Flooring

Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Other

Foundation

Crawl Space

Heating

Floor Furnace

Laundry

Outside

Possession

COE

Fee

Unavailable

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