3161 Emerson Street

• Sat Jun 13, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  Located on a sought-after block in Midtown Palo Alto, this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home offers generous living spaces, timeless mid-century character, and an exceptional opportunity to update, expand, or build new.

• Sun Jun 14, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  Located on a sought-after block in Midtown Palo Alto, this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home offers generous living spaces, timeless mid-century character, and an exceptional opportunity to update, expand, or build new.

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.

Days on Market

1 day

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$2,998,000

List Price

$2,998,000

On Market Date

Jun 9, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

234 - Midtown

Zip Code

94306

MLS ID

ML82050365

APN

132-27-042

Year Built

1950

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Unavailable

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

4

Bath

3

Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Shower and Tub, Skylight, Stall Shower

Parking

2

Detached Garage

SQ FT

1,881

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

6,250.0

Lot Acres

0.14348 Acres

Kitchen

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

Cooling

None

Dining Room

Eat in Kitchen

Disclosures

NHDS Report

Family Room

Kitchen / Family Room Combo

Flooring

Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Foundation

Concrete Slab

Fire Place

Living Room, Wood Burning

Heating

Central Forced Air

Laundry

Inside

Fee

Unavailable

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