1516 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 (MLS # ML82058961)

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PRICE $1,399,999 dsIDX morgage calculator
BEDS 3
BATHS 2
HOME SIZE 1,452 sqft
LOT SIZE 6,534 sqft

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.

DAYS ON MARKET 1 LAST UPDATED 8/25/2026
YEAR BUILT 1925 COMMUNITY 699 - Not Defined
GARAGE SPACES 2.0 COUNTY Santa Clara
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
Elementary School Merritt Trace
Jr. High School Herbert Hoover
High School Abraham Lincoln


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan
AREA 699 - Not Defined
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Electric
LOT 6534 sq ft
LOT DIMENSIONS 6534
SEWER Public Sewer
STORIES 1
UTILITIES Natural Gas Available
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