3224 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA

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Property Overview:

3224 Emerson St is a modern, executive single-family home in Midtown Palo Alto, CA, built in 2015. It features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, an office, and a detached 1-bedroom/1-bath ADU. The main house offers 2,413 sq. ft. of living space, with a total of 2,533 sq. ft. including the ADU. The home comes fully furnished and is available for 6 months to 1 year lease starting 7/23.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 3.9% (well below state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 5.3% (below state average of 10.8%)

  • Schools:

    • Top-rated nearby schools: El Carmelo Elementary, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle, Greendell, Henry M. Gunn High
    • Average SAT score: 1221 (significantly above state average of 975)

  • Job Market:

    • 77.4% white-collar jobs, 22.6% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 2.2% (lower than state average of 4.7%)

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 22,332 (18% growth since 2000)
    • 56% families with children
    • Largest age group: 45-54 years (16.92%)

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.8°F (January), 89.0°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 16.5 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $93,826
    • Average annual spending: $66,240

Property Features:

  • Custom built in 2015 with East Coast farmhouse inspiration
  • Fully furnished and move-in ready
  • 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, office, plus 1-bedroom/1-bath ADU
  • 2 master suites (one on each level)
  • Gourmet kitchen with Thermador stainless steel appliances, 42" refrigerator, 18-bottle wine cooler, microwave drawer, and oversized center island
  • Open-concept family room with fireplace and everyday eating nook
  • Lots of natural light: skylights, dual-pane Andersen windows, French doors, window seats, and balconies for all upstairs bedrooms
  • Central A/C (2 units), tankless water heater
  • Designer finishes: Porcelanosa tiles, Grohe plumbing fixtures, Toto toilets, wainscoting panels, intricate ceiling designs
  • Laundry room upstairs
  • Attached 1-car garage with epoxy floor
  • Large backyard with covered porches and refreshed landscaping
  • ADU: 1 bedroom, 1 bath (shower & toilet), perfect for guests, au pair, or in-laws

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Midtown Palo Alto location on a tree-lined street
  • Bike to downtown University Avenue
  • Easy access to Caltrain, Stanford University, Stanford Shopping Center, and major tech employers (Facebook, Google, Apple)
  • Top Palo Alto schools (verify attendance)
  • Family-friendly community with beautiful trees and parks nearby
  • Commuter-friendly with quick access to highways and public transit
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Price and Status History

date type price
2013-11-05 For Sale 1150000
2013-11-21 Sold 1628000
2021-07-15 Rental 10800
2021-09-07 Rental 8995
2022-04-25 For Sale 4580000
2022-04-26 Pending NaN
2023-06-13 Off Market NaN
2024-08-20 For Sale 4388000
2024-08-22 For Sale 4369000
2024-08-31 Pending NaN
2024-09-19 Sold 4500000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
STANFORD CLEANERS 2875 EL CAMINO, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA N N NF 0 CAD028879765 0.40
DURA-BOND 3201 Ash Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2240, USA N N NF 0 CAD014440648 0.47
VARIAN ASSOCIATES CORP HDQTRS 611 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA N N NF 0 CAD009120817 0.56
EASTMAN KODAK CO 925 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1013, USA N N NF 0 CAD028874253 0.86
HEWLETT-PACKARD (620-640 PAGE MILL ROAD) 620 - 640 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N F 32 CAD980884209 0.90
ALZA CORP 950 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1012, USA N N NF 0 CAD049231541 0.99

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
COMMUNICATIONS & POWER INDUSTRIES 607 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA 4 2008 N/A 94304CMMNC607HA 0.56
HEWLETT-PACKARD CO PALO ALTO FABRICATION CTR 395 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2065, USA 11 1990 N/A 94306HWLTT395PA 0.65
VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS 911 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1028, USA 107 2023 Yes 94303VRNSS611HA 0.77
LITTON ELECTRON DEVICES 601 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1101, USA 38 1994 N/A 94304VRNMG601CA 0.97

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
PENINSULA FORD 4180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306-4008, USA OPR: Operating 0.8
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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
A 0 2 2 4
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AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 0

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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
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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
8 0 0 0 0

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 1 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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