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listing_id: ML82056304
status: Active
price: 5998000
beds: 5
baths_full: 4
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 3170
sqft_lot: 6030
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1950
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "2886 Emerson St"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94306
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.42527
lng: -122.133643
days_on_market: 3
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Adriana Trenev"
list_office: "Arbor Real Estate"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 383-5697"
list_agent_license: 01893246
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-08-04
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94306 | 2886 Emerson St

2886 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94306

MLS: ML82056304 | Status: Active | Price: $5,998,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 4
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
5 4 3,170 6,030 1950

Remarks

Own a Piece of Silicon Valley Startup History. This remarkable home is more than just a beautiful residence; it was the birthplace of three successful technology startups, including a payroll company that grew into one of Silicon Valley's most recognizable fintech businesses, as well as AI companies SanasAI and Hoomanely. Fully rebuilt down to the studs about 5 years ago. 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 an open-concept kitchen with custom cabinetry and Silestone quartz countertops, a spacious second family room with a wet bar for additional flexibility for 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, featuring a newly paved patio, fresh sod, and mature landscaping that creates a peaceful outdoor sanctuary with plenty of room to entertain or play. Whether you're drawn by its exceptional design, outstanding location, or its unique place in Silicon Valley history, this is truly a one-of-a-kind home.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82056304
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 3

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Gas Burning
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Other

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning PA

Contact Information

Adriana Trenev
Arbor Real Estate
License #: 01893246
Phone: (650) 383-5697

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 0.20 mi 9
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 0.86 mi 10
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 0.88 mi 9
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 0.89 mi 9
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 0.99 mi 10
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.12 mi 10
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 1.14 mi 8
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 1.16 mi 10
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 1.22 mi 10
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 1.28 mi 9
Juana Briones Elementary School public K-5 1.28 mi 10
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 1.48 mi 10
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 1.51 mi N/A
Henry M. Gunn High School public 9-12 1.52 mi 10
Ellen Fletcher Middle public 6-8 1.56 mi 9
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 1.57 mi 10
Greendell School public KG 1.66 mi N/A
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 1.67 mi 9
Addison Elementary School public K-5 1.70 mi 9
Monta Loma Elementary School public K-5 2.22 mi 6

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
746 Santa Ynez St $4,900,000 6 3/1 4,010 PendingDoNotShow
148 Kingsley Ave $5,495,000 7 6/2 4,060 Active
3751 El Centro St $5,000,000 5 5/2 3,635 Active
1020 via Del Pozo $5,395,000 5 3 2,727 PendingDoNotShow

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This listing information is up-to-date as of August 04, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Adriana Trenev, (650) 383-5697.