1521 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA

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Property Overview:

1521 Emerson St is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA 94301, built in 1932. It features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,450 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,000 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, and cooling system. The estimated home value is $3,021,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 4.4% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 10.7% (about equal to state average of 10.8%).
    • Low overall crime risk with only 3 criminal and sex offenders within 1 mile.

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Palo Alto High, Addison Elementary, Walter Hays Elementary, Frank S. Greene Junior Middle, and David Starr Jordan Middle.

    • Average SAT score: 1221 (higher than state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 80.8% white-collar jobs, 19.2% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • 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%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Very high earthquake risk
    • Very low tornado risk
    • Moderate to low flood risk

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.7°F (January), 87.6°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 17.3 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $132,129
    • Average annual spending: $83,423

Property Features:

  • Charming 1932 home with inviting front porch
  • Spacious, light-filled living room
  • Flexible floor plan with 3 bedrooms and a dedicated office
  • Lovely backyard with mature, serene landscaping
  • Parking garage, fireplace, and cooling system

Location Benefits:

  • Heart of Old Palo Alto—one of the city’s finest neighborhoods
  • Exceptional schools and family-friendly community
  • Safe, low-crime area with strong white-collar job market
  • Commuter-friendly with access to major employers and amenities
  • Ideal for families seeking top schools, safety, and a vibrant community
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Price and Status History

date type price
1985-07-12 Off Market 350000
2019-12-04 Sold 2125000
2019-12-05 Sold 1815000
2019-12-06 Sold 2100000
2019-12-11 Sold 1792500
2019-12-12 Sold 3000000
2019-12-17 Sold 3001000
2023-04-17 Off Market NaN
2025-02-27 For Sale 2995000
2025-03-17 Sold 3351521
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
OREGON EXPWY UNDERPASS & Oregon Expressway, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD982399800 0.27
VARIAN ASSOCIATES 601 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA N N NF 0 CAT080010804 0.72
HEWLETT PACKARD CO MFG DIV 395 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2065, USA N N NF 0 CAD009122557 0.97

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
LITTON ELECTRON DEVICES 601 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1101, USA 38 1994 N/A 94304VRNMG601CA 0.96

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
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Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
San Andreas - Peninsula Mindego Hill 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula Palo Alto 0 0 2
San Andreas - Peninsula Woodside 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
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Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 0 0

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 0
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