3161 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Sonya C. Smith
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Listed by Zach Trailer • Compass
Bought with Grace Tao Pellego

$ 3,050,000

$ 2,998,000 1.7%

Est. payment | /mo

4 Beds

3 Baths

1,881 SqFt

$ 3,050,000

$ 2,998,000 1.7%

Est. payment | /mo

4 Beds

3 Baths

1,881 SqFt

Key Details

Sold Price $3,050,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,881 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,621

MLS Listing ID ML82050365

Sold Date 06/30/26

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1950

Lot Size 6,250 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source Datashare MLSListings

Property Description

Located on a sought-after block in Midtown Palo Alto, this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home offers generous living spaces, timeless mid-century character, & an exceptional opportunity to update, expand, or build new. Set on a 6,250sf lot, the home welcomes you through a private front courtyard anchored by a beautiful Japanese maple, creating a serene setting for indoor-outdoor living. The light-filled living room features vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, a dramatic wall of windows, rich wood paneling, parquet floors, & a wood-burning fireplace. The adjoining kitchen & family room provide an ideal gathering space with granite tile countertops, a center island, recessed lighting, and sliding doors opening to the backyard. The upstairs primary suite offers a private balcony, walk-in closet, and bright bath with skylights and dual vanities. Three additional bedrooms on the main level showcase distinctive architectural details including parquet flooring, vaulted ceilings, wood-paneled accents, and exposed beam ceilings. Combining spacious living areas and a premier Midtown location near parks, shopping, dining, and sought-after Palo Alto schools, this property presents a rare opportunity to create your dream home in one of Palo Alto's most desirable neighborhoods.

Location

State CA

County Santa Clara

Interior

Heating Forced Air

Cooling None

Flooring Hardwood, Tile

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Living Room, Wood Burning

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Gas Range, Oven, Trash Compactor

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Private Pool false

Building

Story 1

Foundation Slab

Water Public

Schools

School District Palo Alto Unified, Palo Alto Unified

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