Nestled in Professorville, this charming 3-bedroom bungalow offers nearly 1,900 square feet of welcoming living space and a prime location within walking distance of almost everything Palo Alto has to offer. Step onto the expansive front porch and into a home adorned with hardwood floors, stylish appointments, and a bright, inviting ambiance. Highlights include a fireplace, spacious formal rooms ideal for hosting, an eat-in kitchen, and an updated bathroom in the upstairs primary suite. Outside, the tranquil backyard provides a space to relax, unwind, and entertain, complemented by a detached bonus studio with a full bathroom. Enjoy the added convenience of strolling to University Avenue, the Town & Country Village Shopping Center, nearby parks, Caltrain, Stanford University, and esteemed schools such as Addison Elementary and Palo Alto High (buyer to verify eligibility). This is an exceptional choice for Silicon Valley living welcome home.
Sold for $3,600,000
$3,600,000
1040 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
3beds
1,877sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1910
5,250 Square Feet Lot
$3,812,700 Zestimate®
$1,918/sqft
$7,660 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,812,700
$3.55M - $4.16M
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Listed by:
DeLeon Team 70010006 650-900-7000,
Deleon Realty 650-543-8500
Bought with:
Young Platinum Group, 70010130
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81961735
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Bonus Room, Office
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, WalkinCloset, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, Skylight, SolidSurface, StallShower, Tile, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningFamilyCombo, EatinKitchen, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile, ExhaustFan, Island, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Beam Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,877
- Total interior livable area: 1,877 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: No Garage, On Street, Parking Restrictions
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Storage Shed Structure
- Fencing: Back Yard,Gate,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,250 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 12030005
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,918/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,672,000
- Annual tax amount: $44,247
- Date on market: 4/17/2024
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/3/2024 | Sold | $3,600,000+20.5%$1,918/sqft |
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| 4/26/2024 | Pending sale | $2,988,000$1,592/sqft |
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| 4/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,988,000+60.2%$1,592/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81961735 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2012 | Sold | $1,865,750-6.6%$994/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2012 | Pending sale | $1,998,000$1,064/sqft |
Source: Dreyfus Properties, Inc. #81235565 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2012 | Listed for sale | $1,998,000$1,064/sqft |
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| 11/23/2012 | Pending sale | $1,998,000$1,064/sqft |
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| 11/9/2012 | Price change | $1,998,000-9%$1,064/sqft |
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| 9/29/2012 | Listed for sale | $2,195,000$1,169/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,247 +250.7% | $3,672,000 +243.1% |
| 2024 | $12,619 +1.5% | $1,070,340 +2% |
| 2023 | $12,433 +1.2% | $1,049,354 +2% |
| 2022 | $12,289 +2% | $1,028,779 +2% |
| 2021 | $12,045 +2.2% | $1,008,608 +1% |
| 2020 | $11,789 | $998,267 +2% |
| 2019 | $11,789 +3.9% | $978,694 +2% |
| 2018 | $11,345 | $959,504 +2% |
| 2017 | $11,345 +1.8% | $940,691 +2% |
| 2016 | $11,146 -3.1% | $922,247 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $11,498 +2.6% | $908,395 +2% |
| 2014 | $11,206 | $890,602 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $886,578 +100.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $442,041 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $433,375 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $430,137 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $431,159 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $422,705 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $414,418 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $406,294 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $398,329 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $390,520 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $383,363 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $375,847 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $368,478 |
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Neighborhood: University South
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Addison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: AddisonElementary
- Middle: DavidStarrJordanMiddle_1
- High: PaloAltoHigh
- District: PaloAltoUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Santa Clara County
- Palo Alto
- 94301
- University South
- 1040 Emerson St
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