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listing_id: ML81971494
status: Closed
price: 3500000
beds: 0
baths_full: 0
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 3160
sqft_lot: 5650
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1900
property_type: Residential Income
property_subtype: 
address: "318 Emerson St"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94301
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.445833
lng: -122.165084
days_on_market: 665
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 3
list_agent: "Ray Rodriguez"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 405-0743"
list_agent_license: 01999734
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-02
transaction_type: recentlySold
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Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94301 | 318 Emerson St

318 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

MLS: ML81971494 | Status: Sold | Price: $3,500,000
Beds/Baths: – / –
Property Type: Residential Income

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3,160 5,650 1900

Remarks

The R&Z Group of Compass Commercial is excited to bring to market this incredible opportunity at 318 Emerson St, right in the heart of Downtown Palo Alto. This fourplex is a true gem, offering a unique chance for savvy investors to dive into a prime piece of real estate. The property boasts an impressive configuration of (2) 2 bed 2 bath and (2) 1 bed 1 bath units. Additional features include three garage spaces that are currently being leased as storage with the potential to be converted into ADU, a back courtyard, a long driveway, and an on-site washer/dryer. With a spacious 3,160 square feet of living space on a 0.13-acre lot. What makes 318 Emerson St truly stand out is its unbeatable location! Just a stone's throw from Downtown Palo Alto, you'll be within walking distance of top-rated restaurants, trendy shops, and the iconic Stanford Theater. Plus, it's less than a mile from the world-renowned Stanford University and the Stanford Shopping Center. This isn't just a property; it's a gateway to the best of Palo Alto living! Investors will love the consistent and high rental demand, the modern touches in a historical setting, and the proximity to key amenities and landmarks. One unit is currently vacant. Potential seller financing is available.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81971494
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Cooling Ceiling Fan
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition, Shingle
Foundation Block, Other

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Off-Street Parking, On Street, Garage: 3 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Sewer Private Sewer
Zoning RM4

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Ray Rodriguez Tony Zizzo
Compass Compass
License #: 01999734 License #: 01962093
Phone: (650) 405-0743 Phone: (650) 770-8356

Property Units

# Buildings # Leased Units # Total Units
1 3 4

Unit Details

Unit # Sq Ft Beds Baths Rent
1 1 1/0 $2,850
2 2 2/0 $3,750
3 1 1/0 $3,100
4 2 2/0 $3,695

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 0.70 mi 10
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 0.78 mi N/A
Addison Elementary School public K-5 0.78 mi 9
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 0.83 mi N/A
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 1.20 mi 8
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 1.21 mi 9
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 1.55 mi 10
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 1.71 mi 9
Hillview Middle School public 6-8 1.72 mi 9
Encinal Elementary School public K-5 1.74 mi 9
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 1.74 mi 9
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 1.77 mi 10
Oak Knoll Elementary School public K-5 1.83 mi 10
Belle Haven Elementary School public K-5 2.14 mi 1
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 2.19 mi 4
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 2.20 mi 4
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 2.25 mi 10
La Entrada Middle School public 4-8 2.30 mi 10
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 2.34 mi 10
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 2.36 mi 9

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 02, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Ray Rodriguez, (650) 405-0743.