2886 Emerson St
Palo Alto, CA 94306
5 bd 4 ba 3,170 sqft Built 1950 Lot 6,052 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$4,700,000
Mar 7, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2022 | Sold | $4,700,000 | MLS #ML81873507 |
| Jan 5, 2022 | Listed | $4,700,000 | MLS #ML81873507 |
| Nov 10, 2020 | Sold | $2,850,000 | MLS #ML81810106 |
| Mar 6, 2012 | Listing removed | $1,799,900 | MLSListings |
| Feb 16, 2012 | Listed | $1,799,900 | MLS #81205966 |
| Sep 5, 2009 | Listing removed | $4,500 | MLSListings |
| Jul 25, 2009 | Listed for rent | $4,500 | MLSListings |
| Nov 1, 1989 | Sold | $595,000 | Public Record |
| Jan 10, 1989 | Sold | $310,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,485,691 | $3,501,986 | $4,987,677 | $60,958 |
| 2024 | $1,485,691 | $3,501,986 | $4,987,677 | $58,536 |
| 2023 | $1,428,000 | $3,366,000 | $4,794,000 | $57,678 |
| 2022 | $658,662 | $2,652,000 | $3,310,662 | $40,565 |
| 2021 | $250,000 | $2,600,000 | $2,850,000 | $34,884 |
| 2020 | $1,030,888 | $1,093,369 | $2,124,257 | $26,063 |
| 2019 | $1,010,675 | $1,071,931 | $2,082,606 | $25,675 |
| 2018 | $990,858 | $1,050,913 | $2,041,771 | $24,973 |
| 2017 | $971,430 | $1,030,307 | $2,001,737 | $24,535 |
| 2016 | $952,383 | $1,010,105 | $1,962,488 | $23,892 |
| 2015 | $938,078 | $994,933 | $1,933,011 | $23,659 |
| 2014 | $919,703 | $975,444 | $1,895,147 | $23,172 |
| 2013 | $915,547 | $971,036 | $1,886,583 | $23,139 |
| 2012 | $897,596 | $951,997 | $1,849,593 | $22,704 |
| 2010 | $873,421 | $926,356 | $1,799,777 | $21,389 |
| 2009 | $875,496 | $928,557 | $1,804,053 | $21,076 |
| 2008 | $858,330 | $910,350 | $1,768,680 | $20,012 |
| 2007 | $841,500 | $892,500 | $1,734,000 | $19,692 |
Property facts
Year built
1950
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
5
Baths
4
Living area
3,170 sqft
Lot size
6,052 sqft
ZIP code
94306
City
Palo Alto
Street
Emerson St
Coordinates
37.42527, -122.13364
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$28,200
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 2886 Emerson St last sell?
2886 Emerson St most recently sold on Mar 7, 2022 for $4,700,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 2886 Emerson St?
The most recent total assessment for 2886 Emerson St (year 2025) is $4,987,677 with $60,958 in property tax.
How does 2886 Emerson St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 6.1% above the last sale price of $4,700,000.
When was 2886 Emerson St built?
2886 Emerson St was built in 1950.
How does 2886 Emerson St compare to others on Emerson St?
We track 8 other properties on Emerson St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Emerson St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 2886 Emerson St?
2886 Emerson St is a 5 bed, 4 bath, 3,170 sqft, 6,052 sqft lot single_family.
Is 2886 Emerson St a flip candidate?
Yes — 2886 Emerson St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 2886 Emerson St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 2886 Emerson St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+10.7%
Implied 1-yr
+42.8%
2026 Q3
$6.97M
2026 Q4
$7.41M
ZIP 94306 — Median Price History + Forecast
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