1516 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
- $1,399,999
- 3
- BD
- 2
- BA
- 1,452
- SqFt
- List Price
- $1,399,999
- Status
- ACTIVE
- MLS#
- ML82058961
- Year Built
- 1925
- Property Type
- Detached
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Living Area
- 1,452
- Lot Size
- 6,534
- Acres
- 0.15
- County
- Santa Clara
- Subdivision
- Ca
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.
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Additional Information
- Stories
- 1
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Fireplace Features
- Living Room, Wood Burning
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Tile
- Kitchen Features
- Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Pantry
- Roof
- Composition Shingles
- Elementary School
- San Jose Unified
- High School
- San Jose Unified
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Listing courtesy of John Jenkins from Compass. 408-823-3600
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