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 Individual Rm Controls
Cooling Central Air Other
Roof Composition Shingles
Appliances Dishwasher Electric Range Microwave
Zoning R1
Garage Spaces 2
Year Built 1925
Stories Count 1
Levels One Story
Property Subtype Detached
County Santa Clara
Property Type Residential
HOA false
Garage Y/N true
Full Baths 2
Status Active
City San Jose
High School District San Jose Unified
MLS Area Listing
Lot Size Square Feet 6534
Virtual Tour https://1516hester.com/nb/
Standard Status Active
Elementary School District San Jose Unified
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InteriorInterior Amenities Family Room Pantry
Flooring Hardwood Tile
Total Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Living Room Wood Burning
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N true
Total Bedrooms 3
Kitchen Features Dishwasher Eat-in Kitchen Electric Range/Cooktop Disposal Microwave Pantry
Total Baths 2
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ExteriorExterior Amenities Back Yard
Fencing Fenced
Lot Size Area 6534
Building Area Total 1452
Lot Size Acres 0.15
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByJohn JenkinsListing Agent
john.jenkins@compass.comEmail
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
|---|
| 8/25/2026 | $1,399,999 | | Listed Price |