3161 Emerson Street
Palo Alto, CA 94306
4
Bed
3
Bath
1,881Sqft
6,250Sqft(Lot)
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, an
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Bedroom Information
Total Bedrooms: 4Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 3Water/Sewer
Water Source: Public Sewer: Public Sewer -
Interior Features
Roof: Composition,Other,Shingle Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s) Windows: Garden Window(s) Property Appliances: Gas Cooktop,Trash Compactor Fireplace: Living Room,Wood Burning Flooring: Carpet,Tile,Wood -
Cooling Features
None Air ConditioningHeating Source
Central Has HeatingFireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room,Wood Burning Has Fireplace: 1
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Building Information
Year Built: 1950 Roof: Composition,Other,Shingle -
Foundation
Slab
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Lot Details
Lot Dimensions Source: Vendor Enhanced Lot Size Acres: 0.1435 -
Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 6250
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Listing Price Information
Original List Price: 2,998,000 Listing Contract Date: 2026-06-09 -
Lease Information
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 13227042
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Other Property Info
Source Listing Status: Pending Source Neighborhood: 699 - Not Defined Directions: Cross Street: Loma Verde Zoning: R1 Source Property Type: Residential Area: 699 - Not Defined Property SubType: Single Family Residence -
Building and Construction
Property Age: 76 Common Walls: No Common Walls Structure Type: Single Family Residence Year Built Source: Assessor Total Square Feet Living: 1881
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/23/2026 @ 18:04
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