1516 Hester Ave

San Jose, CA 95126
  • $1,399,999

    Price
  • 3

    Bed
  • 2

    Bath
  • 1,452

    SqFt

Open House Times

  • Sun. Aug. 30 at 1:00pm to 4:00pm

About the Listing ML5009477 - ML5103435

Welcome to 1516 Hester Avenue, beautifully updated in 2026 and ideally located in San Joses coveted Shasta-Hanchett Park neighborhood of the Rose Garden. This 1,452 sq. ft. home sits on a generous 6,534 sq. ft. lot and blends classic character with modern improvements. Inside, enjoy refinished and new solid oak hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, dual-pane windows, updated electrical wiring, new switches and outlets, and remodeled bathrooms. The open kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a farmhouse sink, breakfast bar, skylight, and seamless connection to the family room. Additional features include a separate laundry room and storage. Outside, enjoy fresh exterior paint and stucco, new front-yard landscaping, and automatic irrigation. The detached two-car garage features new epoxy flooring and offers excellent storage, workspace, or potential future ADU conversion, subject to city approval. Major improvements also include a newer electrical panel installed in 2015. Outstanding Rose Garden location near the Municipal Rose Garden and Farmers Market, Lincoln High School, Herbert Hoover Middle School, Santana Row, Westfield Valley Fair, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Sprouts, Target, Caltrain, Guadalupe River Park, San Jose International Airport, and major commute routes.

Listing Highlights

Status Active
Days on Site 5
Property Type Residential
MLS ® ML82058961
Year Built 1925
Total Square Footage 1,452
Lot/Acreage 0.15
County Santa Clara
School District San Jose Unified
Elementary School Merritt Trace
Middle School Herbert Hoover
High School Abraham Lincoln

Interior Details

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2 Full
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Air Cond: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • Fireplaces: Living Room,Wood Burning
  • Floor: Tile,Wood
  • Above Ground Sq Ft:
  • Below Ground Sq Ft: n/a
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Exterior Details

  • Lot Description: No Land Lease
  • Garage Capacity: 2 car
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Zoning: R1
  • Roof: Composition,Flat
  • Others: Has ADU
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial Details

  • Tax Amount: N/A
  • Taxes w/Assessments: N/A
  • Tax/Property ID: 27412008
  • Tax Year: N/A

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Originating MLS: CRMLS

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Yury Medrano

Realtor | Los Angeles, CA & Boise, ID | Silvercreek Realty Group | Sky Homes & Estates

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