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listing_id: ML81948766
status: Closed
price: 4224750
beds: 4
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2501
sqft_lot: 8276
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1924
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1959 Emerson St"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94301
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.433233
lng: -122.144173
days_on_market: 856
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "Henry He"
list_office: "BayOne Real Estate Investment Corporation"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 896-1102"
list_agent_license: 01372037
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94301 | 1959 Emerson St

1959 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

MLS: ML81948766 | Status: Sold | Price: $4,224,750
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 3 2,501 8,276 1924

Remarks

Discover this classic Mediterranean 4-bedroom house in the heart of prestigious Old Palo Alto, standing on a generous 8,276 sq ft lot. Its centerpiece, an expansive, elegant family room, features a vaulted ceiling, elegant built-in cabinetry, and access to both the rear driveway and side terrace, making it ideal for family gatherings and entertainment. The kitchen is a culinary haven with a professional 6 burner range and double oven, complemented by a stunning truss ceiling and a cozy eating area. The inviting living room, adorned with a fireplace, flows into a formal dining room, perfect for special occasions. A quiet retreat room equipped with built-ins is conveniently located off the detached garage. Outside, the large yard offers a peaceful escape, completing the charm of this exceptional property in a highly sought-after neighborhood.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81948766
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Pantry, Skylight(s)
Appliances Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven - Double, Oven - Gas, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Living Room
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood
Laundry Inside, In Utility Room
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air, Electric, Individual Room Controls

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Tar/Gravel, Tile
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Style Mediterranean

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Garage: 1 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R1

Contact Information

Henry He
BayOne Real Estate Investment Corporation
License #: 01372037
Phone: (408) 896-1102

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 0.63 mi 9
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 0.68 mi 9
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 0.75 mi N/A
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 0.80 mi 10
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 0.92 mi 9
Addison Elementary School public K-5 0.95 mi 8
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 1.05 mi 10
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.22 mi 10
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 1.22 mi 9
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 1.45 mi 10
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 1.49 mi 9
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 1.60 mi 9
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 1.64 mi N/A
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 1.66 mi 8
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 1.74 mi 10
Juana Briones Elementary School public K-5 1.94 mi 10
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 1.95 mi 9
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 2.13 mi 4
Henry M. Gunn High School public 9-12 2.28 mi 10
Ellen Fletcher Middle public 6-8 2.29 mi 8

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Henry He, (408) 896-1102.