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Listed by Zach Trailer, DRE #01371338 • Compass
Bought with Grace Tao PEL

$ 3,050,000

$ 2,998,000 1.7%

Est. payment -/mo

Sold on 06/30/2026

3161 Emerson ST Palo Alto, CA 94306

4 Beds

3 Baths

1,881 SqFt

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Key Details

Sold Price $3,050,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Home

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

Year Built 1950

Lot Size 6,250 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Single Family Home

Source MLSListings, Inc.

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

Area Midtown

Zoning R1

Rooms

Family Room Kitchen / Family Room Combo

Dining Room Eat in Kitchen

Kitchen Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Island, Oven - Built-In, Trash Compactor

Interior

Heating Central Forced Air

Cooling None

Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Fireplaces Type Living Room, Wood Burning

Laundry Inside

Exterior

Parking Features Detached Garage

Garage Spaces 2.0

Utilities Available Public Utilities

Roof Type Composition,Shingle,Other

Building

Foundation Concrete Slab

Sewer Sewer - Public

Water Public

Others

Tax ID 132-27-042

Special Listing Condition Not Applicable

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