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

Also known as: 731 Emerson St

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Property type

Two Family (02)

Year built

1903

Acreage

0.12

Sale price

$564,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
731 Emerson St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
University South
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
120-27-071

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/28/1990
Sale price
$564,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$12,199
Tax per sq. ft.
$9
Building
Property type
Two Family
Building sq. ft.
1,306
Stories
2
Year built
1903
Pool
N
Lot
Acreage
0.12
Zoning & use
Zoning
Rapid Transit (RT)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
56 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
100 /100.  Biker's Paradise
Ownership

Ownership information for 731 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 731 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/28/1990 $564,000 XXXX, XXXXX/XXXXX XXXX, X.&X./XXXX
05/01/1989 $425,000 XXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, X.

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/04/2009 Deed XXXX, XXXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXXX XXXX XX
06/04/2009 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXX, XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XX
06/04/2009 Deed XXXX, XXXXX XXXX XX XXXX, XXXXX XXXX
07/25/1997 Deed XXXX, XXXXX X & X X XXXX, XXXXX X XX
09/28/1990 Deed XXXX, X.&X./XXXX, XXXX, XXXXX/XXXXX
05/01/1989 Deed XXXXXXXXXX, X. XXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 731 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
$12,199
Tax per sq. ft.
$9
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,015,474
Land value
$883,821
Building value
$131,653

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,015,474 1.2013 $12,199 +4.35%
2024-2025 $995,564 1.1743 $11,691 +1.47%
2023-2024 $976,044 1.1804 $11,521 +1.13%
2022-2023 $956,907 1.1905 $11,392 +2.01%
2021-2022 $938,145 1.1904 $11,168 +2.18%
2020-2021 $928,526 1.17716 $10,930 +1.09%
2019-2020 $910,321 1.18772 $10,812 +2.91%
2018-2019 $892,472 1.1773 $10,507 +1.78%
2017-2018 $874,974 1.1798 $10,323 +2.66%
2016-2017 $857,818 1.1722 $10,055 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 731 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2
Landslides and liquefaction map

Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.18
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.18
Tru School NR Private K-6 24 0.45
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.47
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.52
Tru School NR Private K-5 23 0.72
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.89
Walter Hays Elementary School 7 Public K-5 294 0.90
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 0.92
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.18
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.47
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.52
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.89
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 0.92
Esther B. Clark School NR Private 2-10 82 1.06
Sand Hill School at Children's Health Council NR Private K-4, 6-8 0 1.06
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 1.36
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 7 Public 6-8 755 1.40
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 0.39
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.47
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.52
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 0.92
Esther B. Clark School NR Private 2-10 82 1.06
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 1.28
Lydian Academy NR Private 7-12 44 1.29
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto NR Private K-12 89 1.30
Menlo-Atherton High School 7 Public 9-12 2,125 1.52

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Neighbors for 731 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA

200 Homer Ave, Palo Alto 718 Emerson St, Palo Alto 265 Homer Ave, Palo Alto 635 Emerson St, Palo Alto 800 Emerson St, Palo Alto 603 Alma St, Palo Alto 728 Emerson St, Palo Alto 725 Alma St, Palo Alto 746 Bryant St, Palo Alto 160 Homer Ave, Palo Alto 715 Alma St, Palo Alto 117 University Ave, Palo Alto 227 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 721 Emerson St, Palo Alto 801 High St, Palo Alto 621 High St, Palo Alto 201 Homer Ave, Palo Alto 727 Ramona St, Palo Alto 733 Ramona St, Palo Alto 700 Emerson St, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 731 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 731 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The development at 731 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1903.

What is the total square footage of 731 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

731 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 1,306 square feet.

When was 731 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

731 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 09/28/1990 for $564,000.

What is the assessed value of 731 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

731 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $1,015,474.

What are the property taxes for 731 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 731 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $12,198.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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