Rare opportunity in Downtown Palo Alto. Perfectly shaped and expansive 8,036 square foot lot (48 feet of street frontage by 164 feet deep). Located in the RM-20 zone district, which is a Low Density Multiple-Family Residence District. Enjoy the charming home built in 1926, with 2 Bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, living room with handsome fireplace, detached 2 car garage with attached storage space. Convenient location with easy access to downtown Palo Alto and Stanford Shopping Center, and just a few blocks from the Caltrain station. Sought after Palo Alto schools. Live in as is, remodel and expand, build an accessory dwelling unit in the back of this deep lot, or a multi-family compound.
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Year Built: 1926
Stories: 1
Living Area: 1,119 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Office Phone: (650) 947-2900
Listing Agent: Bob Kamangar
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Flooring Type: Wood
Fireplace: Living Room
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Total Bedroom Count: 2
Exterior Features
Parking Information:
Garage Space: 2 spaces
Attached Garage: No
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.18 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: Cross Street: Hawthorne Avenue
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $2,898,000
Price Per SqFt: $2,590/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $27,292
Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison
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This property is $341K less than the Median Sold Price and $822/SqFt more than other homes in Palo Alto, CA.
Based on homes sold in the last 12 months
MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: CRMLS
MLS Number: #ML81987114
Listing Office:
Office Name: Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Office Phone: (650) 947-2900
Listing Agent: Bob Kamangar
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Property Sales & Tax
Listing History
DATE
EVENT
PRICE
Sep 19, 2008
Sep 19, 2008Home Sold
$1,900,000
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$27,292
$2,260,413
2020
$27,291
$2,237,237
2019
$26,250
$2,193,371
2018
$26,251
$2,150,364
2017
$25,791
$2,108,201
History based on county public records data.
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Schools
Schools Nearby
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Nearby Schools
8
/10
Addison Elementary School
650 Addison Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.92 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
8
/10
Walter Hays Elementary School
1525 Midfield Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.37 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
7
/10
Laurel Elementary School
95 Edge Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.37 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
3
/10
Kipp Valiant Community Preparatory
2086 Clarke Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.18 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
8
/10
Hillview Middle School
1100 Elder Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.64 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
8
/10
Frank S. Greene Jr Middle School
750 N CA Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.90 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
9
/10
Palo Alto High School
50 Embarcadero Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.95 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
7
/10
Menlo-Atherton High School
555 Midfield Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.05 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
3
/10
East Palo Alto Academy
1050 Myrtle St
Distance between this listing and this school2.24 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $109,325. The majority of Palo Alto, CA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 132 Emerson St
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 132 Emerson St property is $2,898,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 132 Emerson St is a house located in Palo Alto, California, 94301.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 132 Emerson St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $27,292 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on September 19, 2008 for $1,900,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 132 Emerson St has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 132 Emerson St is 1,119 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 132 Emerson St is 1926.
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This home is located at 132 Emerson St in Palo Alto, CA and zip code 94301 in the Downtown North neighborhood. This 1,119 square foot home, which was built in 1926, sits on a 0.18 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 20, 2024 and is currently priced at $2,898,000.
In October 2024 more than 33 listings in Palo Alto, CA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 2 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 16 were sold below. The number of listings in Palo Alto, CA increased by 8% between September 2024 and October 2024. In October 2024 median list price was $3,239,033 and the average listing age was 19 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.
Based on information from California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. and /or other sources. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. The data contained herein is copyrighted by CRMLS and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. 
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