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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.

LAST UPDATED 3/2/2026 YEAR BUILT 2014
GARAGE SPACES 1.0 COUNTY Santa Clara
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
Elementary School Addison Elementary
Jr. High School Frank S. Greene Middle
High School Palo Alto High


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Central Air, Other
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
BASEMENT Finished, Yes
EXTERIOR Balcony, Fire Pit
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Central, Forced Air, Other, Radiant Floor
INTERIOR Breakfast Bar, Central Vacuum, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
LOT 0
LOT DESCRIPTION Back Yard
LOT DIMENSIONS 5600.00
PARKING Off Street, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Guest
POOL DESCRIPTION None
SEWER Public Sewer
STORIES 2
WATER Public
ZONING R2
Listed by Terel Beppu | 408-829-0112, Side, Inc

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