$5,998,000
2886 Emerson St, Palo Alto 94306
AddressIntel AI Briefing
The optimal play of teardown-and-mansionize is severely blocked by an asking price that exceeds the theoretical new-build ARV based on zip code averages. High lot coverage of 47% and liquefaction issues further limit expansion potential despite the prestigious Palo Alto address. This property is currently a pass for speculative developers unless acquired at a steep discount.
Property Permit History
Recent Neighborhood Remodeling (Palo Alto)
Parcel & Zoning Info
ADU Potential
Flag / irregular · Corner lot · ~119 ft frontage × 132 ft deep, a tucked-away rear unit is very private; access is typically via the pole driveway. A second street frontage lets an ADU take its own entrance and address.
Screening heuristic based on lot size, existing coverage, lot orientation, and hazard overlays. CA ADU law is ministerial statewide; verify max size, setbacks, and JADU owner-occupancy with the local planning dept.
Redevelopment Potential
Existing home already uses most of the allowable floor area, little expansion headroom. Zoning allows roughly 2,579 sqft of gross floor area on this lot.
Screening estimate comparing existing living area to the city's single-family floor-area limit. FAR rule curated from current municipal code. Source: PAMC 18.12.040 Table 2; max house size 6,000 sqft (as of 2026-06-30). Verify FAR, coverage, setbacks, and height with the local planning dept.
Hazard Snapshot
Flood Zone
Fire Severity
Liquefaction
Fault Zone
Not a substitute for a Natural Hazard Disclosure (NHD) report. Zones reflect available GIS data and may not cover all localities.
Nearby Public Schools
El Carmelo Elementary
Palo Alto Unified
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
Palo Alto Unified
Palo Alto High
Palo Alto Unified
School boundaries are subject to change. Nearest school distance does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Check with the local district. Data provided by CDE.
Proprietary Intelligence
Market Heat Index
70/100
Based on recent sales velocity and local demand in 94306.
Flippability Score
8/100
Measures neighborhood renovation density vs. recent permits on this property.
Bidding War Prob.
49%
Likelihood of multiple offers based on local list-to-sale ratios and DOM.
Proforma ROI Calculator
Back-of-the-napkin deal analysis across development strategies.
Zoning allows roughly 2,815 sqft on this lot, and the default builds to that envelope. The FAR figure is a discretionary-review trigger, not a hard cap.
Median of 6 recent single-family sales in 94306: $1,929/sqft.
Projected Profit
Warning: Project is mathematically underwater.