1516 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

San Jose
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1516 Hester Avenue,San Jose, CA 95126
$1,399,999
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  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,452 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
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  • Sat, Aug 29
    01:00 pm - 04:00 pm
  • Sun, Aug 30
    01:00 pm - 04:00 pm
Listed by: john jenkins
Office: compass
MLS#:82058961
Source:MLSListings

Price summary

  • Price:$1,399,999
  • Price per sq. ft.:$964.19

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....

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Home facts

  • Year built:1925
  • Listing ID #:82058961
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:August 26, 2026 at 04:53 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Flooring:Hardwood, Tile
  • Dining Description:Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Bathrooms Description:1 Stall Shower, Full on Ground Floor, Shower and Tub, Tile, Tub, Updated Bath
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range, Pantry, Quartz Countertops, Refrigerator
  • Bedroom Description:More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Living area:1,452 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Electric, Individual Room Controls

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Composition, Flat/Low Pitch
  • Year built:1925
  • Building area:1,452 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.15 Acres
  • Exterior Features:Automatic Sprinkler(s), Balcony/Patio, Fenced Yard
  • Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter

Schools

  • High school:Abraham Lincoln High
  • Middle school:Herbert Hoover Middle
  • Elementary school:Merritt Trace Elementary

Utilities

  • Water:Individual Water Meter
  • Sewer:Sewer - Public

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,399,999
  • Price per sq. ft.:$964.19

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Inside, Washer/Dryer

Parking

  • Parking description:2 Car Garage, Detached Garage
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