NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2129 Emerson St Palo Alto, CA 94301

Old Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,411,000 - $4,235,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,619 Sq Ft
$2,396/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 28, 2022

Last sale price $3,300,000 $2,038 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $25,239/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Cottage
  • Walter Hays Elementary Rated A+
  • Neighborhood Views
  • 3-minute walk to Bowden Park

About This Home

As of November 2022

Tucked away on a large lot in prestigious Old Palo Alto is this delightful home that puts you within walking distance of nearly everything the neighborhood has to offer. Stroll to both Peers Park and Bowden Park, peruse the shops and restaurants along California Avenue, and be less than a half-mile from Caltrain for environmentally friendly commuting. Refreshed interiors boast new paint, new carpeting, a fireplace, and large, welcoming spaces throughout including the kitchen and relaxing sunroom. Three bedrooms include a detached in-law suite perfect for guests or extended family, while the backyard provides a patio area shaded by numerous trees. Topping it all off is access to acclaimed schools Walter Hays Elementary, Greene Middle, and Palo Alto High, all of which are within ~1 mile or less of the home (buyer to verify eligibility).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Repka

Deleon Realty License #70010006 Listed on: 10/05/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Min Hui

Abacus Financial Services Inc License #01353016

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $39,659

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 7,501 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Foam Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,619 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 124-19-087

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$39,659

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage
  • Age: 97
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1619
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1619
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Dryer, Electricity Hookup (110V), Inside, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Pass Through, Showers over Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition, Flat / Low Pitch, Foam
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Complete Perimeter, Gate, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: Walter Hays Elementary
  • Middle School: Frank S. Greene Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 315
  • Middle School: 329

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 124-19-087
  • Lot Acres: 0.1722
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7500.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7500.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Walter Hays Elementary
  • High School Text: Palo Alto High
  • Middle School Text: Frank S. Greene Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2022
Closed on
Nov 15, 2022
Sold by
Cozy D Jarlenski Trust
Bought by
Zhang And Kong Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Michael Repka
Deleon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Min Hui
Abacus Financial Services Inc
List Price
$3,488,000
Sold Price
$3,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$188,000
-5.39%
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$4,006,164

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$706,164
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.76%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2020
Sold by
Jarlenski Cozy D
Bought by
Jarlenski Cozy D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2019
Sold by
Jarlenski Cozy D
Bought by
Jarlenski Cozy D
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Zhang And Kong Family Trust $3,300,000 First American Title
Jarlenski Cozy D -- None Available
Jarlenski Cozy D -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zhang And Kong Family Trust $2,575,000
Previous Owner Jarlenski Cozy D $938,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/28/2022 11/28/22 Sold $3,300,000 -5.4% $2,038 / Sq Ft
10/26/2022 10/26/22 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2022 10/05/22 For Sale $3,488,000 -- $2,154 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $39,659 $3,720,260 $3,277,260 $443,000
2024 $39,659 $3,366,000 $3,213,000 $153,000
2023 $39,082 $3,300,000 $3,150,000 $150,000
2022 $1,124 $90,847 $48,521 $42,326
2021 $1,099 $89,067 $47,570 $41,497
2020 $1,075 $88,155 $47,083 $41,072
2019 $1,063 $86,427 $46,160 $40,267
2018 $1,047 $84,733 $45,255 $39,478
2017 $1,027 $83,072 $44,368 $38,704
2016 $988 $81,445 $43,499 $37,946
2015 $977 $80,223 $42,846 $37,377
2014 $962 $78,652 $42,007 $36,645
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Repka

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Michael Repka

    Deleon Realty

    (650) 488-7325

    47 in this area

    781 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Min Hui

    Abacus Financial Services Inc

    (510) 353-0855

    2 in this area

    34 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81909460

MLSListings

APN: 124-19-087

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 Old Palo Alto

2129 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 2129 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 since 05 October 2022 and is currently estimated at $3,879,648, approximately $2,396 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 2129 Emerson St is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Walter Hays Elementary, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Palo Alto High School.

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