Sophisticated and rarely available, this 2nd-floor residence offers serene creekside views and remarkable privacy just three blocks from University Avenues renowned shops and restaurants. Bathed in natural light, the home showcases hardwood floors throughout, an expansive balcony overlooking open space, and a gated courtyard with both stair and elevator access. The kitchen and baths have been tastefully updated with Corian counters, while the primary suite features recessed lighting, balcony access, and a recently remodeled spa-inspired shower. A second spacious bedroom adds flexibility for guests or a home office. Modern conveniences include in-unit laundry and secure garage parking for two cars (one covered, one deeded uncovered). With only nine units, this boutique building offers a rare blend of downtown living and creekside tranquility, steps from El Camino Park, Caltrain, Stanford University, Stanford Shopping Center, and top-rated Palo Alto schools.
Property Features
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Security Gate
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Appliances
- Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian
- Garbage Disposal
- Microwave
- Oven Range - Electric
- Refrigerator
- Laundry Features: Washer / Dryer
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central AC
- Heating Features: Central Forced Air - Gas Heating
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room
Other Rooms
- Extra Room-1 Description: Storage
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Assigned Spaces, Electric Gate, Gate / Door Opener, Parking Area, Uncovered Parking, Underground Parking
- Parking Total: 1
Land Info
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
Exterior and Lot Features
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Community Security Gate
- Association Fee: 1290
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Common Area Electricity, Exterior Painting, Fencing, Garbage, Insurance - Common Area, Insurance - Structure, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Exterior, Reserves, Roof
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 1290
- Association Name: Emerson Gardens Homeowners Association
School Information
- Elementary School: Addison Elementary
- High School: Palo Alto High
- High School District: Palo Alto Unified
- Middle School: Frank S. Greene Middle
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Pending (Do Not Show)
- County: Santa Clara
- Cross Street: Palo Alto Ave
- Directions: The lockbox is located at the gate on Emerson and contains both gate and unit keys. The unit is located on the 2nd floor and can be accessed by elevator and rear stairs. Go straight down and take the rear steps to 2nd floor.
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: Downtown Palo Alto
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Downtown Palo Alto
- Ownership Type: Condominium Ownership
- Parcel Number: 120-59-006
- Postal City: PALO ALTO
- Zoning: RM3
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1445
- Year Built: 1980
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Post and Pier
- Property Age: 45
- Roof: Composition
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Total Area Sqft: 1445
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Elevator: Yes
Accessibility Features
- Special Features: Elevator / Lift
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Public Utilities
- Water Source: Public
Home Features
- Security Features: Controlled / Secured Access, Secured Garage / Parking