Sophisticated and rarely available, this 2nd-floor residence offers serene creekside views and remarkable privacy just three blocks from University Avenues renowned shops and restaurants. Bathed in natural light, the home showcases hardwood floors throughout, an expansive balcony overlooking open space, and a gated courtyard with both stair and elevator access. The kitchen and baths have been tastefully updated with Corian counters, while the primary suite features recessed lighting, balcony access, and a recently remodeled spa-inspired shower. A second spacious bedroom adds flexibility for guests or a home office. Modern conveniences include in-unit laundry and secure garage parking for two cars (one covered, one deeded uncovered). With only nine units, this boutique building offers a rare blend of downtown living and creekside tranquility, steps from El Camino Park, Caltrain, Stanford University, Stanford Shopping Center, and top-rated Palo Alto schools.
Sold for $2,010,000
$2,010,000
111 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2beds
1,445sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 1980
-- sqft lot
$1,980,200 Zestimate®
$1,391/sqft
$6,524 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,980,200
$1.82M - $2.16M
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Expansive balconyGated courtyardSerene creekside viewsHardwood finishesRecessed lightingSpa-inspired showerIn-unit laundry
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Listed by:
Umang Sanchorawala 01471341 650-960-5363,
Compass 650-323-1111
Bought with:
Nadr Essabhoy, 01085354
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82023572
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShowerandTub, Tile
Dining room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_SolidSurfceCorian
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Security Gate
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,445
- Total interior livable area: 1,445 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Assigned, Electric Gate, Garage Door Opener, Parking Area
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Elevator/Lift
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
Details
- Parcel number: 12059006
- Zoning: RM3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Community Security Gate
- HOA fee: $1,290 monthly
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,391/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,785,000
- Annual tax amount: $22,438
- Date on market: 10/2/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2025 | Sold | $2,010,000+6.4%$1,391/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82023572 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2025 | Pending sale | $1,888,888$1,307/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82023572 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,888,888+25.9%$1,307/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82023572 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2016 | Sold | $1,500,000+5.6%$1,038/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2016 | Pending sale | $1,420,000$983/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Palo Alto Downtown #81563371 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2016 | Listed for sale | $1,420,000+80.7%$983/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Palo Alto Downtown #81563371 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2006 | Sold | $786,000$544/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,438 -0.5% | $1,785,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $22,554 +10.7% | $1,750,000 +6.4% |
| 2023 | $20,373 -2.3% | $1,645,000 -1.7% |
| 2022 | $20,857 +2% | $1,673,276 +2% |
| 2021 | $20,447 +2.1% | $1,640,468 +1% |
| 2020 | $20,031 | $1,623,648 +2% |
| 2019 | $20,031 +3.9% | $1,591,812 +2% |
| 2018 | $19,271 | $1,560,600 +2% |
| 2017 | $19,271 +1.8% | $1,530,000 +68.6% |
| 2016 | $18,933 +79.7% | $907,356 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $10,533 +1.6% | $893,728 +2% |
| 2014 | $10,365 | $876,222 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $872,262 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $855,160 +17.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $730,000 -10.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $818,000 -1.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $834,108 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $817,754 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $801,720 +7% |
| 2006 | -- | $749,088 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $734,400 +71% |
| 2004 | -- | $429,570 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $421,698 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $413,430 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $405,325 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Downtown North
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Addison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 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
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