159 Emerson Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Downtown North, Santa Clara
Building in Downtown North
3 Stories
Built in 1894
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Welcome to 159 Emerson Street, a building located in Downtown North, Santa Clara in Palo Alto, CA. As a quick overview, these are the most up-to-date information we've collected about the property. The building itself was built in 1894. There are a total of 3 floors. Finally, 159 Emerson Street was most recently sold on May 20, 2021 for $7,800,000. According to local assessors, the total value of the building is currently valued at $4,991,440. Specifically, the value of the land that the property sits on has been assessed at $3,832,138. The building was last assessed in 2023.

Here's what we know about the features and amenities in this building. While there is no garage access for residents, you will probably be able to find a local garage to park your car at instead. We are not sure what system the building uses for cooling. Sadly, informaton related to the heating system was not disclosed. Are you a fan of fireplaces? Good news! This property has one single fireplace. There is no porch or patio on the premise of the property. For those who love to swim, you'll want to check out community pools nearby as this particular property does not have a swimming pool. The local assessor's office has not provided us with information related to the roof cover material and the type of roof the building has.
Facts
General
Year Built
1894
Effective Year Built
1894
Building Count
1
Bedroom Count
0
Building Condition
Average
Building Quality
C
Construction Type
Wood
Building Style
Custom
Exterior Walls Type
Wood siding
Interior Walls Type
unknown
Roof Shape Type
Hip
Roof Cover Type
Composition shingle
Floor Count
3
Living Units
8
Floor Cover
unknown
Basement Type
unknown
Basement Area
0
Garage Type
Carport
Parking Space Count
7
Patio Type
Patio
Porch Type
unknown
Pool Type
unknown
Unit Count
Building Floor Area
Floor Area Ratios
Building
Building Type
unknown
Property Class
Residential
Subdivision
UNIVERSITY PLACE
Land Acres
0.293
Standard Land Use Code
Multi-family dwellings (generic, 2+)
County Land Use Code
unknown
Legal Description 1
MAP D PG 69 BLK 16 PART OF LOT 3
Ownership
Current Owner
321 LAUNCHPAD LLC
Current Owner's Name
321 LAUNCHPAD LLC
Previous Owner
DESMET GARY A
Previous Owner's Name
DESMET ERVIN A
Previous Owner 2
DESMET VICTORIA KAY
Previous Owner 2's Name
DESMET GARY A
Owner Address - City
PALO ALTO
Owner Address - State
CA
Owner Address - ZIP Code
94306
Owner Before Previous Owner
DESMET RICHARD
Current Owner Is a Corporation Indicator
Yes
Neighborhood
School District Name
Palo Alto Unified School District
Census Tract
511302
Census Block Code
4005
Census Group
4
Census Year
2020
Census - Combined Statistical Area - Area Code
488
Census - Combined Statistical Area - Area Name
San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA
Census - County FIPS
06085
Census - Full FIPS
060855113024005
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Code
41940
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Name
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Type
metropolitan
Census - Place FIPS
0655282
Census Source
US Census Bureau
Census State FIPS
06
Census Tract Code
511302
School District - Unified - Grade High
12
School District - Unified - Grade Low
KG
School District - Unified - LEA Code
0629610
School District - Unified - Name
Palo Alto Unified School District
Zoning
Zoning
RM30
Geography
Assessors Map Reference
43-F1
Parcel
120-24-026
Block
16
Lot
3
Lot Code
unknown
Municipality
PALO ALTO
Latitude
37.4475
Longitude
-122.167
FIPS
06085
Mailing Carrier Code
B601
Mailing Full Street Address
PO BOX 60308
Mailing Street
PO BOX 60308
Mailing 4-Digit Zip Code
0308
Geo Status Code
unknown
Valuation
Timestamp
2023-08-03 03:51:45
UCID Flag
C
More About The Building
In total, the building area is listed as 5,368 square feet. The depth of the property lot was measured at 1,500 square feet and the front at 850 square feet. The building itself has 5,368 square footage of total floor area. Fun fact, were you aware that buildings can shift depending on temperatures outdoors? This might remind you of middle school science classes, but heat will cause most materials to expand while the cold will cause them to contract. As a result, many architects and engineers often have to make sure that control joints are made up of the right materials and in good condition. The building class code for 159 Emerson Street is unknown but given the importance of this information, we will work to update this data as soon as possible.

Interested in learning more about the neighborhood that the property is located in? Buildings in the Downtown North area have a median price of $1,850. Those in the 25th percentile, have a price around $1,850. While those in the 75th percentile, have a price around $1,850. Typically, the buildings in this area have a median sqft of 1,098. That means that the median price per sqft is around $2. In other words, the price per sqft for buildings in the 25th percentile is $2. While the price per sqft for buildings in the 75th percentile is $2. As a breakdown, we've included the following stats:

  • There are currently no studio listings being advertised in the area.
  • There is currently a single advertised one bedroom listing.
  • There are currently no two bedroom listings being advertised in the area.
  • There are currently no three bedroom listings being advertised in the area.
  • There are currently no four bedroom listings being advertised in the area.
About The Area
159 Emerson Street is located in 94301. There are 17,409 people living here. There are 7,265 households. Most of these households have an average family size of 2.95 people. According to the census, 51% are currently renting while 49% own their homes. The median age of this population is around 42.9 years old. On average, most folks in the zipcode are unmarried. About 29% of folks speak a language other than English in this area. The area's employment rate is currently around 61.5%. Speaking of employment, the median income is $135,427. Most folks will commute by car for around 23.8 minutes. Finally, we know that 7% of residents in the area have graduated with their high school degree. Additionally, 30% and 51% have their Bachelor's and Master's degree, respectfully.

Moving on to the county level. Santa Clara County, California has a population of 1,885,056 people. Based on census records, there are 626,579 registered households. Families in this area are on average made up of 3.43 people per household. Most folks are married. They are also typically around 36.8 years old. Does diversity matter to you? Right now, 52% of folks speak a language other than English here. About 43% rent while 57% purchased their homes. Right now, the community is made up of 15% of residents who have graduated with at least a high school degree. On top of that, 27% have a Bachelor's degree and 22% have a Master's degree. The employment rate is currently around 62.7%. Those employed, have a median income of $101,173. If you move here, you can expect to commute mostly by car for around 27.2 minutes.

Finally, let's take a look at the stats related to San Jose, CA Urban Area. The urban area is home to 1,759,798 people. A total of 587,391 households are registered here. With average family sizes being listed at 3.43 people. About 15% of residents have graduated with a high school degree. Of the rest, 27% have their Bachelor's and 23% have their Master's degree. Folks speaking a language other than English, make up about 53% of the population. Speaking of your commute, 62.7% of people in this area are employed. The recorded median income is currently at $101,475 per year. The median population age has been listed at 36.8 years old. Interestingly enough, married people make up the majority of the population. Last but not least, renters make up about 44% of the population while homeowners are at about 56% of the population.
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Nearby Schools

(within attendance boundary)
Addison Elementary  •  0.88 mi
650 Addison Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301
Public  •  Elementary  •  Grades KG to 5
Palo Alto Unified School District
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle  •  1.86 mi
750 N. Ca Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94303
Public  •  Middle School  •  Grades 6 to 8
Palo Alto Unified School District
Palo Alto High  •  0.91 mi
50 Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94301
Public  •  High School  •  Grades 9 to 12
Palo Alto Unified School District
School zoning information and other data are provided by RealtyHop Schools and 3rd party sources. The contents of the database are not guaranteed to be accurate or timely. Contact the schools or districts before making any decisions using on this data.
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