Located on a sought-after block in Midtown Palo Alto, this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home offers generous living spaces, timeless mid-century character, & an exceptional opportunity to update, expand, or build new. Set on a 6,250sf lot, the home welcomes you through a private front courtyard anchored by a beautiful Japanese maple, creating a serene setting for indoor-outdoor living. The light-filled living room features vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, a dramatic wall of windows, rich wood paneling, parquet floors, & a wood-burning fireplace. The adjoining kitchen & family room provide an ideal gathering space with granite tile countertops, a center island, recessed lighting, and sliding doors opening to the backyard. The upstairs primary suite offers a private balcony, walk-in closet, and bright bath with skylights and dual vanities. Three additional bedrooms on the main level showcase distinctive architectural details including parquet flooring, vaulted ceilings, wood-paneled accents, and exposed beam ceilings. Combining spacious living areas and a premier Midtown location near parks, shopping, dining, and sought-after Palo Alto schools, this property presents a rare opportunity to create your dream home in one of Palo Alto's most desirable neighborhoods.
Sold for $3,050,000
$3,050,000
3161 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94306
4beds
1,881sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1950
6,250 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,621/sqft
$7,772 Estimated rent
Home value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$7,772/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$7,772/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$7,772/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$19,753/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$19,753/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
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Zach Trailer 01371338 650-906-8008,
Compass 650-462-1111
Bought with:
Grace Tao, 02242388
Pellego
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82050365
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, ShowerandTub, Skylight, StallShower, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, Island
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Built In Oven, Trash Compactor
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,881
- Total interior livable area: 1,881 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced, Courtyard
Lot
- Size: 6,250 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 13227042
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition, Other, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
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: $1,621/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $725,764
- Annual tax amount: $9,674
- Date on market: 6/9/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $3,050,000+1.7%$1,621/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82050365 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Pending sale | $2,998,000$1,594/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82050365 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,998,000$1,594/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82050365 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,674 +4.1% | $725,764 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,292 +1.5% | $711,535 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,151 +1.3% | $697,584 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,037 +1.1% | $683,907 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,939 +2% | $670,498 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,768 | $663,623 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,768 +3.8% | $650,612 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,445 | $637,856 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,445 +2.8% | $625,350 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,213 +3.9% | $613,090 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,908 +3% | $603,882 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,674 | $592,054 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $589,380 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $577,825 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $566,496 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $562,264 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $563,601 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $552,551 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $541,718 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $531,097 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $520,684 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $510,475 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $501,120 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $491,295 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $481,663 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: South of Midtown
Nearby homes
- $3,274,5004 bd2 ba1.4k sqft3169 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94306Off Market
- $2,922,4003 bd1 ba1.1k sqft3157 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94306Off Market
- $3,170,6003 bd2 ba1.3k sqft3175 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94306Off Market
- $4,712,5005 bd3 ba2.4k sqft3153 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94306Off Market
- $4,202,0005 bd3 ba2.2k sqft3170 Ramona St, Palo Alto, CA 94306Off Market
- $4,145,6004 bd3 ba2.1k sqft3178 Ramona St, Palo Alto, CA 94306Off Market
- $2,407,4003 bd1 ba925 sqft3177 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94306Off Market
- $3,006,2003 bd1 ba1.3k sqft3149 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94306Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10El Carmelo Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Henry M. Gunn High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 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.
- California
- Santa Clara County
- Palo Alto
- 94306
- South of Midtown
- 3161 Emerson St
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other Palo Alto Topics
