Recently Listed Open House 8/29 1pm - 4pm
1516 Hester Avenue
San Jose, CA, 95126 $ 1,399,999
Bedrooms3 Baths2.0 Sq 1,452 Monthly Estimate*
$ 8,840
for $1,399,999 with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 1,452 square foot home was built in 1925 on a lot size of 0.15.
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.
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Open House
8/29/2026 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
8/30/2026 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1516 Hester Avenue San Jose, CA
* Some states or local ordinances may prohibit Open Houses at this time, please confirm with your Weichert agent or local rep to confirm
FeaturesGeneralLiving Area 1452
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Electric
Cooling Central Air
Utilities Natural Gas Available
Roof Composition Flat
Appliances Dishwasher Electric Cooktop Electric Oven Disposal Microwave Refrigerator Range Hood Vented Exhaust Fan
Zoning R1
Garage Spaces 2
Year Built 1925
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
County Santa Clara
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Attached Garage false
Garage Y/N true
Full Baths 2
Special Listing Conditions Standard
Status Active
Directions Cross Street: Dana Ave.
High School Abraham Lincoln
City San Jose
High School District San Jose Unified
MLS Area 699 - Not Defined
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 6534
Elementary School Merritt Trace
Property Attached Y/N false
Middle/Junior High School Herbert Hoover
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Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Vacant
Year Built Source Assessor
Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence
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InteriorFlooring Tile Wood
Fireplace Features Living Room Wood Burning
Total Stories 1
Common Walls No Common Walls
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Window Features Skylight(s)
Fireplace Y/N true
Total Bedrooms 3
Total Baths 2
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ExteriorFencing Wood
Total Parking 2
Lot Size Area 6534
Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter
Lot Size Acres 0.15
Lot Size Source Other
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* Excluded FeaturesList Byjohn.jenkins@compass.comEmail
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 8/25/2026 | $1,399,999 | | Listed Price |