Santa Clara County  »  3079 Emerson St

3079 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 - Property report

Also known as: 3079 Emerson St

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Property type

Five or More Family (04)

Year built

1956

Acreage

0.23

Sale price

$150,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
3079 Emerson St
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Alternate address(es)
3081 Emerson St
3083 Emerson St
3085 Emerson St
Zip code
94306
Neighborhood
Midtown Palo Alto
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
132-48-041

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
02/23/2012
Sale price
$150,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$29,002
Building
Property type
Five or More Family
Building sq. ft.
5,520
Stories
2
Year built
1956
Lot
Acreage
0.23
Lot sq. ft.
10,140
Zoning & use
Zoning
Units
6

Area overview

Walk score
58 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
40 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
94 /100.  Biker's Paradise

Ownership information for 3079 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 3079 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/23/2012 $150,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXX; XXXXXX, XXXX X XX/XX XXXXXX, XXXX X XX/XX
05/15/1989 $885,500 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX & X XXXXX, X.&X.

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/23/2021 Grant Deed XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX
01/13/2021 Reconveyance XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXX
01/13/2021 Substitution Trustee XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXX X XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/13/2020 Assignment of Rents and Leases XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX & XXXXX XXXXXXX
11/13/2020 Deed of Trust XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX & XXXXX XXXXXXX
02/23/2012 Assignment XXXXXX, XXXX X XX/XX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXX
02/23/2012 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXX
02/23/2012 Grant Deed XXXXXX, XXXX X XX/XX XXXXXX, XXXX X XX/XX
10/31/2008 Deed XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX
03/03/2005 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Property taxes for 3079 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
2026-2027
Property tax
$29,002
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,414,235
Land value
$1,326,646
Building value
$1,087,589

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $2,366,898 1.2013 $28,434 +4.35%
2024-2025 $2,320,489 1.1743 $27,250 +1.47%
2023-2024 $2,274,990 1.1804 $26,854 +1.13%
2022-2023 $2,230,383 1.1905 $26,553 +2.01%
2021-2022 $2,186,651 1.1904 $26,030 +2.17%
2020-2021 $2,164,231 1.17716 $25,476 +1.09%
2019-2020 $2,121,797 1.18772 $25,201 +2.91%
2018-2019 $2,080,194 1.1773 $24,489 +1.78%
2017-2018 $2,039,407 1.1798 $24,062 +2.66%
2016-2017 $1,999,419 1.1722 $23,437 +0.95%

Permit information for 3079 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
04/17/2026
04/17/2026
03/11/2026
07/14/2025
03/07/2022

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Demographics by ZIP code

Total population
27,183
Median age
42.3
Average household income
$287,065
Family households
66.6%
People per household (average)
2.55
Occupied housing units
10,640
Owner-occupied units
52.6%
Median year structure built
1963
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
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Fire hazard zones

Faults and tsunami inundation zones map

Transportation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 3079 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306?

The development at 3079 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was built in 1956.

What is the total square footage of 3079 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306?

3079 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 has a total of 5,520 square feet.

When was 3079 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 last sold and what was the sale price?

3079 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 was last sold on 02/23/2012 for $150,000.

What is the assessed value of 3079 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306?

3079 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 is currently assessed at $2,414,235.

What are the property taxes for 3079 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306?

The property taxes for 3079 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306 total $29,002.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

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