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$5,188,000
Active
5 Beds·4 Baths·2,815 sqft·6,030 sqft lot·Built 1950
2886 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Listed 69 days ago · | MLS# ML82056304
$1,842/sqft -14.5% vs Palo Alto single family home median ($2,154/sqft, 2026)
2886 Emerson St is a 5-bedroom, 4-bath single family home in Palo Alto 94306 with 2,815 square feet of living space, built in 1950. It is listed at $5,188,000, or $1,842 per square foot. The 2026 median sale price for a Palo Alto single family home is $4.17M, and the three most recent 5-bedroom sales in 94306 closed between $3,850,000 and $7,210,000 ($1,265 to $2,298 per square foot).
Est. $32,586/moP&I $26,919 · Tax $5,404 · Insurance $262 · HOA $0Assumes 20% down ($1,037,600) at 6.75% · Contact Timothy for a lender referralAegis Luxury Real Estate is a licensed California real estate brokerage (DRE# 01328224) and is not a mortgage lender, mortgage broker, or loan originator. The figures shown are estimates for general reference only and do not constitute a loan offer, pre-approval, pre-qualification, or commitment to lend. Estimates use a property tax rate of 1.25% of home price annually. Actual rates, payments, taxes, and insurance vary by lender and borrower qualifications. Contact Timothy for a referral to one of our preferred lending partners.
Single Family Price Position in Palo Alto
$2.7M$7.8M
62Active in Palo Alto
37Active Single Family Homes
9Median DOM, Sep
$2,000Median $/SqFt, 2026
107.8%Sale-to-List, Sep
1.3 moInventory
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Why This Home Stands Out
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5 Bed / 4 Bath, 2,815 sqft
Built in 1950, attached 2-car garage.
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$5,188,000, Above the 2026 Palo Alto Single Family Median of $4.17M
$1,842/sqft against a 2026 Palo Alto single family home median of $2,154/sqft (14.5% below).
Best fit forActive BuyersPalo Alto SearchersMove-Up / Move-In
About 2886 Emerson St
This is it! Remodeled down to the studs about five years ago, this picture-perfect, move-in-ready home is waiting for you. Recently refreshed with new interior paint and professionally redesigned landscaping, this exceptional five-bedroom, four-bathroom home offers an ideal blend of luxury, comfort, and functionality. It features a Gourmet chef's kitchen with an open concept, custom cabinetry, and Silestone quartz countertops. Plus, a spacious second family room with a wet bar for extra flexibility when hosting guests or relaxing with family. Additional highlights include newer hardwood flooring, a generous laundry room, a whole-home multi-zone surround A/V distribution system, and security wiring. The backyard has been transformed into a private retreat with lush mature gardens, fruit trees, fresh sod, and mature landscaping, featuring a newly paved patio that creates a peaceful outdoor sanctuary with plenty of room to entertain or play. You can't miss it!
MLS ID #ML82056304, Adriana Trenev. Listing provided by Arbor Real Estate · MLSListings Inc.
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Property Details for 2886 Emerson St
Overview
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1950
- Stories
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 4 Full
- Living Area
- 2,815 sqft
- Lot Size
- 6,030 sqft (0.14 acres)
- Price/sqft
- $1,842
- Status
- Active
Interior
- Kitchen
- Formal dining room
- Fireplace
- Gas burning
- Heating
- Central forced air, gas
- Cooling
- Central AC
- Family Room
- Separate family room
Exterior and Parking
- Garage
- Attached, 2 spaces
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Concrete perimeter, Other
- Zoning
- PA
Community and HOA
- Utilities
- Public, Water public
- County
- Santa Clara
- City
- Palo Alto
- ZIP Code
- 94306
Schools
- School District
- Palo Alto Unified
- Palo Alto Schools
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Listing
- MLS Number
- ML82056304
- Listed
- August 1, 2026
- Days on Market
- 69
- Listing Agent
- Adriana Trenev
- Listing Brokerage
- Arbor Real Estate
- Data Verified
- October 9, 2026
Source: MLSListings Inc. School attendance boundaries are set by the district and can change; verify directly with the district.
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Location
2886 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94306 · Santa Clara County
Market Context
Price Positioning
$ Price context: Listed at $1,842/sqft vs a 2026 Palo Alto single family home median of $2,154/sqft (14.5% below).
$ Sale-to-list: Palo Alto sales closed at 107.8% of list price in September 2026.
⏲ Velocity: City median 9 days (September 2026). This home: 69 days.
🏠 Inventory: 11 5-bedroom homes and 37 single family homes currently active in Palo Alto.
Source: MLSListings Inc. Timothy Alston, Broker, DRE# 01328224.
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Listed at $5,188,000 ($1,842/sqft). The 2026 median for a Palo Alto single family home is $2,154/sqft, which puts this home 14.5% below it. The three most recent 5-bedroom sales in 94306 closed at $1,265 to $2,298 per sqft.
Listed August 1, 2026. That is 69 days on market as of October 9, 2026. The Palo Alto median was 9 days on market in September 2026.
Est. $32,586/mo with 20% down ($1,037,600) at 6.75%. That is principal and interest $26,919, property tax $5,404 and insurance $262. The assumptions and lender disclosure are with the payment estimate at the top of this page.
There are 62 active listings in Palo Alto: 11 are 5-bedroom and 37 are single family homes. At $5,188,000 this home is above the 2026 Palo Alto single family home median sale price of $4.17M. Palo Alto sales closed at 107.8% of list price in September 2026.
The three most recent 5-bedroom sales in Palo Alto 94306 closed at $3,850,000, $4,600,000 and $7,210,000, or $1,265 to $2,298 per sqft. Across all property types, the 2026 Palo Alto median is $2,000 per sqft, and the September median was 9 days on market.
Yes. As of October 9, 2026, 2886 Emerson St is an active listing at $5,188,000. It is a 5-bedroom, 4-bath single family home.
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