Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94306 | 3161 Emerson St
MLS: ML82050365 | Status: Active | Price: $2,998,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 1,881 | 6,250 | 1950 |
| Date | Time | Hosted By |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, June 13 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Zach Trailer |
| Sunday, June 14 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Zach Trailer |
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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML82050365 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Days on Site | 0 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet |
| Bathrooms | Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, Skylight, Stall Shower, Full on Ground Floor |
| Kitchen | Countertop - Granite, Island |
| Appliances | Cooktop - Gas, Oven - Built-In, Trash Compactor |
| Dining Room | Eat in Kitchen |
| Family Room | Kitchen/Family Room Combo |
| Fireplace | Living Room, Wood Burning |
| Flooring | Carpet, Hardwood, Tile |
| Laundry | Inside |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Central Forced Air |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition, Other, Shingle |
| Foundation | Slab |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Detached, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Palo Alto Unified |
| High School District | Palo Alto Unified |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | R1 |
Zach Trailer
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License #: 01371338
Phone: (650) 906-8008
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
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