Come see and enjoy this absolutely charming home in the heart of Old Palo Alto. Inviting front porch leads you into a spacious and light-filled living room. Flexible floor plan with three bedrooms and a separate dedicated office. Lovely backyard with mature, serene landscaping. A truly captivating opportunity in one of Palo Alto's very finest neighborhoods!
Sold for $3,351,521
$3,351,521
1521 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
3beds
1,450sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1932
5,000 Square Feet Lot
$4,083,100 Zestimate®
$2,311/sqft
$6,829 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,083,100
$3.59M - $4.65M
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Inviting front porchSeparate dedicated officeFlexible floor plan
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Timothy Foy 00849721 650-387-5078,
Midtown Realty 650-321-1596
Bought with:
Brian Chancellor, 01174998
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81995688
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat
Bathroom
- Features: StallShower, TubinPrimaryBedroom, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: _220VoltOutlet, Countertop_Formica, ExhaustFan
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Self Cleaning Oven, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Warming Drawer
- Laundry: In Utility Room
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,450
- Total interior livable area: 1,450 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Fencing: Back Yard,Front Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,000 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 12416071
- Zoning: R1929
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1932
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: $2,311/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,243,600
- Annual tax amount: $47,578
- Date on market: 2/27/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2025 | Sold | $3,351,521+11.9%$2,311/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81995688 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2025 | Pending sale | $2,995,000$2,066/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81995688 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,995,000$2,066/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81995688 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,578 +501.3% | $3,243,600 +384.4% |
| 2024 | $7,913 +1.5% | $669,634 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,796 +1.2% | $656,505 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,704 +2% | $643,633 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,550 +2.2% | $631,014 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,390 | $624,545 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,390 +3.8% | $612,300 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,117 | $600,295 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,117 +1.8% | $588,525 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,991 +3.9% | $576,987 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,731 +1.6% | $568,321 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,624 | $557,189 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $554,672 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $543,797 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $533,135 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $529,151 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $530,409 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $520,010 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $509,815 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $499,820 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $490,021 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $480,414 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $471,610 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $462,363 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $453,298 |
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Neighborhood: Old Palo Alto
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Walter Hays Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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- California
- Santa Clara County
- Palo Alto
- 94301
- Old Palo Alto
- 1521 Emerson St
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