1516 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Coastal Properties
Listed by: john jenkins
Office: compass408-358-1111
MLS#:ML82058961
Source:CRMLS
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. 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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Home facts
- Year built:1925
- Listing ID #:ML82058961
- Added:21 day(s) ago
- Updated:September 16, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Flooring:Tile, Wood
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan
- Living area:1,452 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Electric
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Composition, Flat
- Year built:1925
- Building area:1,452 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.15 Acres
- Foundation Description:Concrete Perimenter
Schools
- High school:Abraham Lincoln
- Middle school:Herbert Hoover
- Elementary school:Merritt Trace
Utilities
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,399,999
- Price per sq. ft.:$964.19
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Cook Top, Electric Oven
- Amenities:Skylights
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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