3161 Emerson ST, Palo Alto, CA 94306
- $3,050,000
- 4
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 1,881
- SqFt
Listed by Zach Trailer, 650-906-8008 from Compass
(If provided) CoList: from
Sold listing courtesy of Grace Tao from PEL
- Sold Price
- $3,050,000
- List Price
- $2,998,000
- Closing Date
- Jun 30, 2026
- MLS#
- ML82050365
- Status
- SOLD
- Property Type
- Single Family Residential
- Class
- Single Family Home
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Total Bathrooms
- 3
- Full Bathrooms
- 3
- City
- Palo Alto
- Lot Size
- 6,250
- Zip
- 94306
- Sqft. of Residence
- 1,881
- Listing Area
- Midtown
- Neighborhood
- South of Midtown
- Year
- 1950
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.
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Additional Information
- Amenities
- Garden Window, High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet
- Bathroom Features
- Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Shower and Tub, Skylight, Stall Shower
- Bedroom Description
- Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
- Cooling System
- None
- Family Room
- Kitchen / Family Room Combo
- Fireplace Description
- Living Room, Wood Burning
- Floor Covering
- Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Foundation
- Concrete Slab
- Garage Parking
- Detached Garage
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Heating System
- Central Forced Air
- Laundry Facilities
- Inside
- Living Area
- 1,881
- Lot Size
- 6,250
- Neighborhood
- Midtown
- Other Utilities
- Public Utilities
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle, Other
- Sewer
- Sewer - Public
- Unincorporated Yn
- Yes
- Water
- Public
- Zoning
- R1
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