3161 Emerson ST, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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3161 Emerson ST, Palo Alto, CA 94306
3161 Emerson ST, Palo Alto, CA 94306
3161 Emerson ST, Palo Alto, CA 94306
3161 Emerson ST, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Listed by Zach Trailer • Compass, DRE#01371338
$ 2,998,000
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3161 Emerson ST Palo Alto, CA 94306

4 Beds

3 Baths

1,881 SqFt

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Sat Jun 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun Jun 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Home

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,881 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,593

MLS Listing ID ML82050365

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

Year Built 1950

Lot Size 6,250 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Single Family Home

Property Description

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.

Location

State CA

County Santa Clara

Area Midtown

Zoning R1

Rooms

Family Room Kitchen / Family Room Combo

Dining Room Eat in Kitchen

Kitchen Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Island, Oven - Built-In, Trash Compactor

Interior

Heating Central Forced Air

Cooling None

Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Fireplaces Type Living Room, Wood Burning

Laundry Inside

Exterior

Exterior Feature Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Courtyard, Fenced

Parking Features Detached Garage

Garage Spaces 2.0

Utilities Available Public Utilities

Roof Type Composition,Shingle,Other

Building

Story 1

Foundation Concrete Slab

Sewer Sewer - Public

Water Public

Level or Stories 1

Others

Tax ID 132-27-042

Miscellaneous Garden Window,High Ceiling ,Vaulted Ceiling ,Walk-in Closet

Horse Property No

Special Listing Condition Not Applicable

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