1535 Cowper Street

Ideal location and Spanish flair meet at this timeless, 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom, updated home in prestigious Old Palo Alto. Very private with gate and mature hedge on quiet treed street. Large 100x100 lot. Quintessential Spanish architectural elements include clay roof tiles, stately beams, terracotta and hardwood floors, Mexican accent tiles and elegant arches. Light and bright. Formal living room, anchored by ornate, century-old fireplace, opens to inviting dining room with modern farmhouse chandelier. Separate updated kitchen with crisp white cabinets and counter tops, farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances and plenty of natural light offers an efficient floorplan. Updated bathrooms throughout. Gorgeous primary retreat with large closet, stylish ensuite bathroom, with views of the patio and trees. Sizeable guest bedrooms. Resort inspired grounds for ultimate relaxation and large gatherings. Romantic courtyard with traditional fountain, swimming pool, multiple paved patio areas. Partial basement provides ample storage. Walk to Rinconada Park and Gamble Gardens. Easy access to Stanford, 101, commute routes & leading tech campuses such as Apple, Google and Meta. Award-winning Palo Alto schools.

Days on Market

19 days

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$8,498,000

List Price

$7,788,000

On Market Date

Sep 8, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

237 - Old Palo Alto

Zip Code

94301

MLS ID

ML82057940

APN

124-01-020

Year Built

1926

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Unavailable

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

6

Bath

4

Double Sinks, Skylight, Stall Shower, Tile

Parking

2

No Garage, Electric Gate, On Street, Gate / Door Opener

SQ FT

2,750

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

10,000.0

Lot Acres

0.229568 Acres

Pool Info

Pool - In Ground

Kitchen

Ice Maker, Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven Range, Refrigerator

Cooling

None

Dining Room

Formal Dining Room

Disclosures

Natural Hazard Disclosure

Family Room

Separate Family Room

Flooring

Marble, Tile, Wood, Concrete, Hardwood

Foundation

Combination, Concrete Slab, Crawl Space

Fire Place

Living Room, Wood Burning

Heating

Gas, Central Forced Air, Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace

Laundry

Electricity Hookup (110V), Electricity Hookup (220V), Washer, Inside, Dryer

Views

Neighborhood

Architectural Style

Spanish

Fee

Unavailable

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