Situated on a peaceful, tree-lined street, this charming single-level bungalow presents an exceptional opportunity to own in sought-after Old Palo Alto. Inside, refinished hardwood floors and abundant natural light create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features a generous living room and dining area that flows seamlessly to the back porch and private backyard complete with a freshly planted lawn, vibrant landscaping, and a stunning magnolia tree, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The sunny kitchen offers a brand-new stove/oven and refrigerator, along with ample storage space. Three bedrooms, including an ensuite, provide flexibility for family living, guests, or a dedicated home office.
Perfectly located near top-rated Palo Alto schools, shopping and dining at Town & Country Village and California Avenue, Stanford University, local parks and major commute routes, 1520 Emerson Street offers timeless charm, everyday convenience, and exceptional value in an unbeatable location.
Sold for $3,300,000
Street View
$3,300,000
1520 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
3beds
1,254sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1947
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$3,792,700 Zestimate®
$2,632/sqft
$6,377 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,792,700
$3.41M - $4.25M
$6,377/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$6,377/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$6,377/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$20,972/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$20,972/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Private backyardBack porchCharming single-level bungalowSunny kitchenPeaceful tree-lined streetAbundant natural lightStunning magnolia tree
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lori Buecheler 01859485 650-387-2716,
Compass 650-323-1111
Bought with:
, 02213683
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82009847
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, Tile
Dining room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,254
- Total interior livable area: 1,254 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 12416073
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,632/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,350,000
- Annual tax amount: $41,682
- Date on market: 6/5/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2025 | Sold | $3,300,000+13.9%$2,632/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82009847 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2025 | Pending sale | $2,898,000$2,311/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82009847 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,898,000$2,311/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82009847 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,682 +1842.8% | $3,350,000 +3390.8% |
| 2024 | $2,145 +5.8% | $95,967 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,027 +1.7% | $94,086 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,993 +2.2% | $92,242 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,951 +1.2% | $90,435 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,927 | $89,509 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,927 +3.3% | $87,755 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,866 | $86,035 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,866 +2% | $84,349 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,830 +4.6% | $82,696 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,749 +8.3% | $81,455 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,615 | $79,861 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $79,501 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $77,943 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $76,416 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $75,846 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $76,028 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $74,538 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $73,077 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $71,645 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $70,241 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $68,865 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $67,604 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $66,279 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $64,980 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Old Palo Alto
Nearby homes
- $3,269,7002 bd2 ba1.1k sqft1510 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301Off Market
- $3,918,6003 bd2 ba1.1k sqft1536 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301Off Market
- $5,934,7004 bd4 ba2.5k sqft160 Churchill Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301Off Market
- $2,923,5002 bd1 ba1.1k sqft180 Churchill Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301Off Market
- $3,855,8003 bd2 ba1.1k sqft1564 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301Off Market
- $4,280,0004 bd2 ba2k sqft150 Churchill Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301Sold
- $4,265,0004 bd3 ba2.1k sqft1550 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301Off Market
- $3,351,5213 bd3 ba1.4k sqft1521 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301Sold
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Walter Hays Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: WalterHaysElementary
- 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.
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$3,792,700
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$3,792,700
- California
- Santa Clara County
- Palo Alto
- 94301
- Old Palo Alto
- 1520 Emerson St
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other Palo Alto Topics
