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listing_id: ML81995200
status: Closed
price: 2855000
beds: 2
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1049
sqft_lot: 8040
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1951
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "2590 Emerson St"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94301
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.427484
lng: -122.137147
days_on_market: 443
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "Terri Vellios"
list_office: "Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 482-1800"
list_agent_license: 01245418
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94301 | 2590 Emerson St

2590 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

MLS: ML81995200 | Status: Sold | Price: $2,855,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Bath Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 1 1,049 8,040 1951

Remarks

Opportunity in this 1951 Bungalow with Endless Potential on 8,000+ Sq. Ft. Lot in Prime Palo Alto Opportunity knocks in one of Palo Alto's most sought-after neighborhoods! This charming home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,049 sq. ft. of living space on an expansive 8,000+ sq. ft. lot, offering incredible potential for renovation, expansion, or a new custom build. Located just minutes from downtown Palo Alto, this property offers easy access to award-winning Palo Alto schools, beautiful parks, and a vibrant community. Enjoy the convenience of being close to Stanford University, top tech campuses, and Caltrain for seamless commuting. This is a unique opportunity to create your dream home or investment property in the heart of Silicon Valley. Probate Sale requires the home to be on the MLS for 30 days before reviewing offers.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81995200
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Shower over Tub - 1
Appliances Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Dryer
Dining Room Dining "L"
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Living Room
Laundry In Garage
Cooling None
Heating Radiant Floors

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Shake
Foundation Slab
Style Bungalow

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage: 1 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R1

Contact Information

Terri Vellios
Keller Williams Realty-Silicon Valley
License #: 01245418
Phone: (408) 482-1800

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 0.39 mi 9
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 0.78 mi 9
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 1.04 mi 9
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 1.07 mi 10
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.11 mi 10
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 1.11 mi 10
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 1.12 mi 9
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 1.22 mi 10
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 1.27 mi N/A
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 1.27 mi 8
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 1.32 mi 10
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 1.36 mi 10
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 1.42 mi 10
Juana Briones Elementary School public K-5 1.44 mi 10
Addison Elementary School public K-5 1.48 mi 9
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 1.50 mi 9
Ellen Fletcher Middle public 6-8 1.78 mi 9
Henry M. Gunn High School public 9-12 1.81 mi 10
Greendell School public K-12 1.90 mi N/A
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 2.10 mi N/A

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Terri Vellios, (408) 482-1800.