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251 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Property report

Also known as: 249 Emerson St

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Property type

Five or More Family (04)

Year built

1906

Acreage

0.12

Sale price

$3,350,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
251 Emerson St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Alternate address(es)
249 Emerson St
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
Downtown North Palo Alto
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
120-25-025

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/09/2021
Sale price
$3,350,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$42,707
Building
Property type
Five or More Family
Building sq. ft.
3,600
Stories
3
Year built
1906
Lot
Acreage
0.12
Lot sq. ft.
5,650
Zoning & use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Units
8

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
57 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
100 /100.  Biker's Paradise
Ownership

Ownership information for 251 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 251 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/09/2021 $3,350,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX
10/28/2004 $1,585,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX X
05/10/1995 $540,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/09/2021 Agreement
Assignment of Rents and Leases
Deed of Trust
Fixture Filing		 XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
07/09/2021 Grant Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX
02/06/2017 Reconveyance
Substitution Trustee		 XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
04/18/2012 Deed Trust/Assignment & Fixtur XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XX/XX XXX XXXXXXXX XX
10/28/2004 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXX X
10/28/2004 Deed XXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXX X
08/24/2000 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX
05/10/1995 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X
03/01/1995 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X
02/17/1995 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 251 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$42,707
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,555,046
Land value
$1,910,174
Building value
$1,644,872

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $3,555,046 1.2013 $42,707 +4.35%
2024-2025 $3,485,340 1.1743 $40,928 +1.47%
2023-2024 $3,417,000 1.1804 $40,334 +1.13%
2022-2023 $3,350,000 1.1905 $39,882 +64.14%
2021-2022 $2,041,096 1.1904 $24,297 +2.17%
2020-2021 $2,020,168 1.17716 $23,781 +1.09%
2019-2020 $1,980,557 1.18772 $23,523 +2.91%
2018-2019 $1,941,724 1.1773 $22,859 +1.78%
2017-2018 $1,903,652 1.1798 $22,460 +2.66%
2016-2017 $1,866,326 1.1722 $21,877 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 251 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
01/30/2024

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Demographics by ZIP code

Total population
17,508
Median age
46.7
Average household income
$342,324
Family households
61.6%
People per household (average)
2.4
Occupied housing units
7,167
Owner-occupied units
53.0%
Median year structure built
1957
Median value mortgaged units
$2,000,001
Median value unmortgaged units
$2,000,001

Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2
Landslides and liquefaction map

Fire hazard zones

Faults and tsunami inundation zones map

Transportation

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Neighbors for 251 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA

162 Bryant St, Palo Alto 281 Everett Ave, Palo Alto 219 Ramona St, Palo Alto 235 Ramona St, Palo Alto 121 Emerson St, Palo Alto 340 Melville Ave, Palo Alto 132 Emerson St, Palo Alto 154 Bryant St, Palo Alto 220 Emerson St, Palo Alto 260 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 130 Bryant St, Palo Alto 246 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 205 Emerson St, Palo Alto 180 Palo Alto Ave, Palo Alto 149 Alma St, Palo Alto 261 Ramona St, Palo Alto 214 Bryant St, Palo Alto 167 Alma St, Palo Alto 152 Emerson St, Palo Alto 144 Emerson St, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 251 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA

94022, Santa Clara County, CA 94024, Santa Clara County, CA 94041, Santa Clara County, CA 94043, Santa Clara County, CA 94303, Santa Clara County, CA 94305, Santa Clara County, CA 94555, Alameda County, CA 94560, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 251 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The development at 251 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1906.

What is the total square footage of 251 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

251 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 3,600 square feet.

When was 251 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

251 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 07/09/2021 for $3,350,000.

What is the assessed value of 251 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

251 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $3,555,046.

What are the property taxes for 251 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 251 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $42,706.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 8 residential unit(s).

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