1516 Hester Avenue, San Jose 95126

$1,399,999

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3

Beds

2

Baths

1,452

Square feet

6,534

Lot Size

Listing Agent
John Jenkins - Compass

About 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.

Features of 1516 Hester Avenue

MLS® # ML82058961
Price $1,399,999
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2.00
Full Baths 2
Square Footage 1,452
Lot Size 6,534
Year Built 1925
Type Residential
Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Status Active Under Contract

Community Information

Address 1516 Hester Avenue
Area 699 - Not Defined
City San Jose
County Santa Clara
Zip Code 95126

Amenities

Utilities Natural Gas Available
Parking Spaces 2
# of Garages 2
Is Waterfront No
Has Pool No

Interior

Interior Tile, Wood
Appliances Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan
Heating Electric
Cooling Central Air
Has Basement No
Fireplace Yes
Fireplaces Living Room, Wood Burning
# of Stories 1

Exterior

Windows Skylight(s)
Roof Composition, Flat
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

School Information

District San Jose Unified
Elementary Merritt Trace
Middle Herbert Hoover
High Abraham Lincoln

Additional Information

Date Listed August 25th, 2026
Days on Market 20
Zoning R1
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No

Listing Details

AgentJohn Jenkins
OfficeCompass

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