In coveted Old Palo Alto, this distinctive home is set on a large 12,500 SF lot – an increasingly rare offering in this sought-after neighborhood. The 4,151 SF home features an open interior with a flexible floorplan of 4 bedrooms, including one on the ground level, and three and one half-baths. An inventive addition by renowned architect William Turnbull beautifully brings a modern aesthetic to the home with expansive windows, wood and concrete flooring, and built-in seating. This is an exceptional combination of location and potential in one of Palo Altos most prestigious neighborhoods. Buyer to independently verify lot size and square footage. No historic designation.
Property Details
Price:
$7,500,000
MLS #:
ML82060741
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
4
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
699notdefined
Listed Date:
Sep 10, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
4,151
Lot Size:
12,500 sqft / 0.29 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1926
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Schools
School District:
Palo Alto Unified
Interior
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
WW
Flooring
CONC, WOOD
Heating
FA
Exterior
Attached Garage YN
1
Common Walls
NCW
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spots
1
Parking Total
1
Roof
CMP
Financial
Map
Community
- Address1628 Emerson ST Palo Alto CA
- CityPalo Alto
- CountySanta Clara
- Zip Code94301
Subdivisions in Palo Alto
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Palo Alto as of Sep 16, 2026
87
Single Family Listed
47
Avg DOM
1,722
Avg $ / SqFt
$3,882,942
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 1628 Emerson ST Palo Alto CA is a Single Family for sale in Palo Alto, CA, 94301. It is listed for $7,500,000 and features 5 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 4,151 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1926. The current price per square foot is $1,807. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Palo Alto is $1,722. The average listing price for Single Family in Palo Alto is $3,882,942.
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