Designed by Jerome Buttrick and built in 2005, this striking modern home blends clean architectural lines with a strong commitment to sustainability. Located in sought-after Old Palo Alto, it is a rare fusion of refined design and high-performance living. Radiant heated concrete slab floors throughout, solar power, a standing seam metal roof, and FSC-certified framing are among its many eco-conscious features. Interior finishes include paper-resin counters, low-VOC materials, and cherry cabinetry crafted from sustainably harvested wood. Energy Star appliances, efficient windows, low-voltage lighting, and an indirect hot water heater further enhance efficiency. The floor plan is designed with many glass doors opening to a gated front courtyard anchored by a heritage valley oak or to the beautiful rear yard with large spa. A main-level den and adjoining bedroom suite is ideal for guests and the primary suite is upstairs complete with an outdoor shower room plus one bedroom customized for a remote work office. Just one mile from University Avenue and access to acclaimed Palo Alto schools.
Sold for $6,358,000 on 06/12/25
$6,358,000
1515 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
5beds
2,715sqft
Single Family Residence,
Built in 2005
7,500 Square Feet Lot
$6,331,000 Zestimate®
$2,342/sqft
$6,871 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 19, 2025 at 02:32am
Listed by:
Carol,Nicole & James 07000304 650-796-2523,
Compass
Bought with:
Brian Chancellor, 01174998
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82006881

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, StallShower2plus, FullonGroundFloor, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Island, IslandwithSink
Heating
- 2 plus Zones, Radiant, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Built In Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,715
- Total interior livable area: 2,715 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Fenced
- Spa features: Other
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,500 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 12401021
- Zoning: R1929
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Modern/HighTech
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence,
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
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Estimated market value
$6,331,000
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Estimated market value
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