1516 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
- $1,399,999
- 3
- BD
- 2
- BA
- 1,452
- SqFt
- List Price
- $1,399,999
- Status
- ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT
- Days on Market
- 28
- Closing Date
- Sep 23, 2026
- MLS#
- ML82058961
- Subtype
- Residential
- Year Built
- 1925
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Living Area
- 1,452
- Lot Size
- 6,534
- Acres
- 0.15
- MLS Area Major
- Not Defined (699)
Property Description
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.
Additional Information
- Zoning
- R1
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Heating
- Electric
- Air Conditioning
- Yes
- Roof
- Composition, Flat
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- School District
- San Jose Unified
- Elementary School
- Merritt Trace
- Middle School
- Herbert Hoover
- High School
- Abraham Lincoln
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Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: John Jenkins (john.jenkins@compass.com) from Listing Office: Compass.
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