Home | Santa Clara County | San Jose | 95126 | 1516 Hester Ave
MLS: ML82058961 | Status: Active | Price: $1,399,999
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1,452 | 6,534 | 1925 |
| Date | Time | Hosted By |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, August 29 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | John Jenkins |
| Sunday, August 30 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | John Jenkins |
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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML82058961 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Days on Site | 1 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor |
| Bathrooms | Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Updated Bath(s), Full on Ground Floor |
| Kitchen | Exhaust Fan, Pantry, Skylight(s) |
| Appliances | Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Oven Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer |
| Dining Room | Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen |
| Family Room | Separate Family Room |
| Fireplace | Living Room, Wood Burning |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Tile |
| Laundry | Inside |
| Cooling | Central Forced Air, Other |
| Heating | Electric, Individual Room Controls |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition, Flat |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Detached, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | San Jose Unified |
| High School District | San Jose Unified |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Zoning | R1 |
John Jenkins
Compass
License #: 01291177
Phone: (408) 823-3600
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln High School | public | 9-12 | 0.19 mi | 7 |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | public | 6-8 | 0.32 mi | 4 |
| Merritt Trace Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.34 mi | 5 |
| Luther Burbank Elementary School | public | K-8 | 0.46 mi | 5 |
| Middle College High School | public | 11-12 | 1.11 mi | N/A |
| Gardner Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.45 mi | 2 |
| Washington Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.51 mi | 10 |
| River Glen School | public | K-8 | 1.61 mi | 8 |
| Buchser Middle School | public | 6-8 | 1.71 mi | 8 |
| Del Mar High School | public | 9-12 | 1.71 mi | 5 |
| Campbell Adult And Community Education | public | UG | 1.74 mi | N/A |
| Muwekma Ohlone Middle | public | 6-8 | 2.04 mi | 4 |
| Horace Mann Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.12 mi | 3 |
| Washington Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.18 mi | 4 |
| Willow Glen Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.19 mi | 5 |
| Westwood Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.22 mi | 6 |
| Santa Clara Adult | public | UG | 2.27 mi | N/A |
| Wilson Alternative School | public | K-12 | 2.29 mi | 3 |
| Lowell Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.37 mi | 2 |
| Grant Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.38 mi | 1 |
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