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Listed by Zach Trailer • Compass
Bought with Grace Tao Pellego
Bought with Grace Tao Pellego
$ 3,050,000
$ 2,998,000 1.7%
Est. payment /mo
Sold on 06/30/2026
3161 Emerson Street Palo Alto, CA 94306
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,881 SqFt
UPDATED:
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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