---
listing_id: ML82050365
status: Active
price: 2998000
beds: 4
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1881
sqft_lot: 6250
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1950
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "3161 Emerson St"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94306
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.423086
lng: -122.129264
days_on_market: 0
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Zach Trailer"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 906-8008"
list_agent_license: 01371338
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-06-09
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94306 | 3161 Emerson St

3161 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94306

MLS: ML82050365 | Status: Active | Price: $2,998,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 3 1,881 6,250 1950

Upcoming Open Houses

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

Remarks

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.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82050365
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 0

Features

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition, Other, Shingle
Foundation Slab

Parking, School, and Other Information

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

Contact Information

Zach Trailer
Compass
License #: 01371338
Phone: (650) 906-8008

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 0.15 mi 9
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 0.59 mi 10
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 0.72 mi 10
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 0.83 mi 9
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 0.88 mi 10
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 0.98 mi 8
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 1.08 mi 9
Juana Briones Elementary School public K-5 1.10 mi 10
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.16 mi 10
Ellen Fletcher Middle public 6-8 1.38 mi 9
Greendell School public KG 1.38 mi N/A
Henry M. Gunn High School public 9-12 1.39 mi 10
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 1.43 mi 10
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 1.52 mi 9
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 1.62 mi 10
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 1.79 mi N/A
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 1.85 mi 9
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 1.85 mi 10
Monta Loma Elementary School public K-5 1.94 mi 6
Addison Elementary School public K-5 1.96 mi 9

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
2355 Louis Rd $3,395,000 4 2 1,260 Active
411 Brassinga Ct $3,250,000 4 3/1 2,112 Active
1950 Hackett Ave $3,198,000 4 3 2,215 PendingDoNotShow
702 Ellsworth Pl $2,880,000 3 2/1 1,906 Active

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This listing information is up-to-date as of June 09, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Zach Trailer, (650) 906-8008.