- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,452 Sqft
- .15 Acres
1516 Hester Avenue
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.
Essential Information
- MLS® #ML82058961
- Price$1,399,999
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2.00
- Full Baths2
- Square Footage1,452
- Acres0.15
- Year Built1925
- TypeResidential
- Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
- StatusActive Under Contract
Community Information
- Address1516 Hester Avenue
- Area699 - Not Defined
- CitySan Jose
- CountySanta Clara
- Zip Code95126
Amenities
- UtilitiesNatural Gas Available
- Parking Spaces2
- # of Garages2
Interior
- InteriorTile, Wood
- HeatingElectric
- CoolingCentral Air
- FireplaceYes
- FireplacesLiving Room, Wood Burning
- # of Stories1
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan
Exterior
- WindowsSkylight(s)
- RoofComposition, Flat
- FoundationConcrete Perimeter
School Information
- DistrictSan Jose Unified
- ElementaryMerritt Trace
- MiddleHerbert Hoover
- HighAbraham Lincoln
Additional Information
- Date ListedAugust 25th, 2026
- Days on Market24
- ZoningR1
Listing Details
- AgentJohn Jenkins
- OfficeCompass
Price Change History for 1516 Hester Avenue, San Jose, (MLS® #ML82058961)
| Date | Details | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Status Changed from Active to Active Under Contract | – |
John Jenkins, Compass.
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