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listing_id: ML81961735
status: Closed
price: 3600000
beds: 3
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1877
sqft_lot: 5250
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1910
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1040 Emerson St"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94301
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.440159
lng: -122.156066
days_on_market: 736
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "DeLeon Team"
list_office: "Deleon Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 900-7000"
list_agent_license: 70010006
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94301 | 1040 Emerson St

1040 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

MLS: ML81961735 | Status: Sold | Price: $3,600,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 3 1,877 5,250 1910

Remarks

Nestled in Professorville, this charming 3-bedroom bungalow offers nearly 1,900 square feet of welcoming living space and a prime location within walking distance of almost everything Palo Alto has to offer. Step onto the expansive front porch and into a home adorned with hardwood floors, stylish appointments, and a bright, inviting ambiance. Highlights include a fireplace, spacious formal rooms ideal for hosting, an eat-in kitchen, and an updated bathroom in the upstairs primary suite. Outside, the tranquil backyard provides a space to relax, unwind, and entertain, complemented by a detached bonus studio with a full bathroom. Enjoy the added convenience of strolling to University Avenue, the Town & Country Village Shopping Center, nearby parks, Caltrain, Stanford University, and esteemed schools such as Addison Elementary and Palo Alto High (buyer to verify eligibility). This is an exceptional choice for Silicon Valley living welcome home.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81961735
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Walk-in Closet, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Skylight, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen Countertop - Tile, Exhaust Fan, Island, Pantry
Appliances Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room Dining Area in Family Room, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
Family Room Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Fireplace Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Laundry Inside
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition, Shingle
Foundation Crawl Space, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Style Contemporary

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking No Garage, On Street, Parking Restrictions, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Water Public
Zoning R1

Contact Information

DeLeon Team
Deleon Realty
License #: 01342140,01854880
Phone: (650) 900-7000

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 0.21 mi 10
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 0.27 mi N/A
Addison Elementary School public K-5 0.49 mi 9
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 0.73 mi 9
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 1.02 mi N/A
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 1.17 mi 9
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 1.31 mi 10
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 1.35 mi 9
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 1.73 mi 9
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 1.79 mi 8
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 1.80 mi 10
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.80 mi 10
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 2.05 mi 4
Oak Knoll Elementary School public K-5 2.09 mi 10
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 2.09 mi 10
Hillview Middle School public 6-8 2.17 mi 9
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 2.18 mi 9
Encinal Elementary School public K-5 2.36 mi 9
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 2.38 mi 4
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 2.40 mi 8

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact DeLeon Team, (650) 900-7000.