NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2453 Emerson St Palo Alto, CA 94301

Midtown Palo Alto Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,393,000 - $5,430,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,261 Sq Ft
$2,185/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 03, 2022

Last sale price $4,808,000 $2,126 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $31,541/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • El Carmelo Elementary School Rated A+
  • Garden Windows
  • Tile Countertops

About This Home

As of May 2022

Located in sought-after Palo Alto and surrounded by estate homes, fabulous location with an over 11,000sf+ lot. Recently renovated home with 4 spacious bedrooms, large living room and a separate family room. Fresh interior paint, new flooring throughout. Two smartly remodled full bathrooms. Sunny living room with fireplace flows into sliding glass door opening onto the spacious backyard. Updated kitchen features new hood, new shelving, refurnished countertops&cabinets, and eat-in area. Substantial backyard with many mature fruit trees. Attached two car garage. Served by top-ranked El Carmelo Elementary, JLS Middle and Palo Alto High. The home is just blocks from California Avenue shopping, fine dinings, Caltrain, Stanford University. Move right in or fantastic opportunity to rebuild!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Yifang Yang

Compass License #01371905 Listed on: 03/28/2022

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Zijian Zhao

Compass License #02049014

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $53,863

Year Built

  • 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Security Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,261 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Garden Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$53,863

Year Built

1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 65
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2261
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1957

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Dining Area In Living Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2261
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Fence
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Garage, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Full On Ground Floor, Shower And Tub, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fenced, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Garden Window

Schools

  • School District: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School: El Carmelo Elementary
  • Middle School: Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School: 327
  • Elementary School: 312
  • Middle School: 322

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.2698
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 11752.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 11752.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2017
Closed on
Oct 3, 2017
Sold by
Sang Chunhua
Bought by
Zhou Yali
Seller's Agent
Tim Foy
Midtown Realty
Buyer's Agent
Yifang Yang
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,995,000
Sold Price
$3,620,000
Premium/Discount to List
$625,000
20.87%
Current Estimated Value
$4,940,983

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,320,983
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.20%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,286,245
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$3,705,696

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2017
Closed on
Oct 1, 2017
Sold by
Blanchard William J and Trust B
Bought by
Zhou Yali
Seller's Agent
Tim Foy
Midtown Realty
Buyer's Agent
Yifang Yang
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,995,000
Sold Price
$3,620,000
Premium/Discount to List
$625,000
20.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,286,245
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$3,705,696
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
Zhou Yali -- Old Republic Title Company
Zhou Yali $3,620,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zhou Yali $1,500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/03/2022 05/03/22 Sold $4,808,000 +20.2% $2,126 / Sq Ft
04/06/2022 04/06/22 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2022 03/28/22 For Sale $3,998,950 +10.5% $1,769 / Sq Ft
10/20/2017 10/20/17 Sold $3,620,000 +20.9% $1,601 / Sq Ft
09/20/2017 09/20/17 Pending -- -- --
09/14/2017 09/14/17 For Sale $2,995,000 -- $1,325 / 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
2024 $53,863 $4,500,000 $3,950,000 $550,000
2023 $52,935 $4,904,160 $4,182,000 $722,160
2022 $47,184 $3,881,369 $3,709,818 $171,551
2021 $46,256 $3,805,265 $3,637,077 $168,188
2020 $45,291 $3,766,248 $3,599,784 $166,464
2019 $44,795 $3,692,400 $3,529,200 $163,200
2018 $43,552 $3,620,000 $3,460,000 $160,000
2017 $2,626 $151,745 $37,995 $113,750
2016 $2,550 $148,770 $37,250 $111,520
2015 $2,516 $146,536 $36,691 $109,845
2014 $2,369 $143,667 $35,973 $107,694
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Yifang Yang

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Yifang Yang

    Compass

    (408) 674-4418

    2 in this area

    289 Total Sales

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  • Zijian Zhao

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Zijian Zhao

    Compass

    (650) 307-3247

    1 in this area

    13 Total Sales

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  • Tim Foy

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Tim Foy

    Midtown Realty

    (650) 387-5078

    19 in this area

    95 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81884287

MLSListings

APN: 132-17-041

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 Midtown Palo Alto

2453 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA

This home is located at 2453 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 since 28 March 2022 and is currently estimated at $4,940,983, approximately $2,185 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 2453 Emerson St is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including El Carmelo Elementary School, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School, and Palo Alto High School.

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