Property Overview:
1017 Emerson St is a single-family Craftsman home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1925. It features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and approximately 2,495 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and a heating system.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 4.4% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 10.7% (slightly lower than state average of 10.8%)
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Palo Alto High, Addison Elementary, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.- Average SAT score: 1221 (well above state average of 975)
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Job Market:
- 80.8% white-collar jobs, 19.2% blue-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
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Demographics:
- Community population: 15,402 (17% growth since 2000)
- 50% families with children
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (15.56%)
- Second largest: 25-34 years (13.36%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.7°F (January), 87.6°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 17.3 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $132,129
- Average annual spending: $83,423
Property Features:
- Remodeled Craftsman with quality finishes and outstanding detailing
- Wide brick path and welcoming front porch
- Light-filled rooms with hand-polished wood trim and glowing wood floors
- Expanded kitchen with breakfast nook
- Formal dining room, separate family room, and office (potential 5th bedroom)
- Main-level bedroom with separate entry (ideal for home office or guest suite)
- Primary suite with wall of wardrobe storage, closet, and spa-like bathroom with free-standing tub
- Backyard: Brick paving, planter-box/sitting walls, and lush landscaping with roses, fruit trees, raspberry & blueberry bushes, artichokes, and more
- 2-3 blocks from Whole Foods, Peet’s Coffee, and numerous restaurants
- Convenient to schools and public transportation
- Open house: Sunday, Sept. 14th, 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Location Benefits:
- Prime walkable location near downtown Palo Alto
- Easy access to shopping, dining, schools, and transit
- Family-friendly community with strong schools and amenities
- Ideal for entertaining and comfortable everyday living