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4 Beds
2 Baths
3,120 sqft

$4,788,000

3005 Cowper Street, Palo Alto CA, 94306

Price per sqft$1,534.62
Built in1918
Property size3,120 sqft
Property typeResidential
Listed by Carol Li CA DRE# 01227755 with Compass 650-281-8368

Overview

Active

Listed Sep 24, 2026

Updated 9h ago

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 - Upper accessed 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 with cozy 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.

$31,855/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $4,788,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
ML82062441

Interior Features

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.18 Acres

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Listed by Carol Li CA DRE# 01227755 with Compass 650-281-8368

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