For Sale
$1,399,999
Est. $7,840/mo1516 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
bed
3
Bedrooms
bathtub
2
Bathrooms
square_foot
1,452
Sq Ft
About this home
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.
Property Facts
bed
Bedrooms
3
bathtub
Bathrooms
2
square_foot
Square Feet
1,452
landscape
Lot Size
6,534 sqft
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Year Built
1925
home_work
Property Type
Single Family Residence
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Days on Market
0
garage
Garage Total
2
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MLS #
ML82058961
Interior Details
General Interior
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Fireplace
Living Room, Wood Burning
Kitchen & Appliances
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan
Climate Control
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Electric
Parking
Total Parking Spaces
2
Garage Spaces
2
Exterior & Lot
Building & Construction
Fencing
Wood
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Roof
Composition, Flat
Lot & Grounds
Sewer
Public Sewer
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Nearby Schools
| Rating | School Name |
|---|---|
5 | Abraham Lincoln High High School |
4 | Merritt Trace Elementary Elementary School |
4 | Herbert Hoover Middle Middle School |
4 | Luther Burbank Elementary Elementary School |
N/A | St Leo The Great School Private School |
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Market Insights
95126|San Jose
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