1516 Hester Ave, San Jose, CA 95126 - Photo 1

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$1,480,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,452 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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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.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1516 Hester Ave

General

Sold For: $1,480,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: RE_Infolink
MLS ID: ML82058961
Added to Site: 46 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Laundry Room
Interior Features: Skylight
Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Features: Full on Ground Floor, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub , Updated Bath

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom Features: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor

Other Rooms

Family Room: Separate Family Room
Kitchen: Electric Cooktop, Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood over Range, Microwave, Electric Oven, Oven/Range, Pantry, Refrigerator, Skylight
Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer

Additional Information

Extras: Not Applicable

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached Garage

Location

Area: Central San Jose
County: Santa Clara
Cross Streets: Dana Ave.

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Central AC, Other
Heating Type: Electric, Individual Room Controls

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Individual Water Meter
Utility Description: Natural Gas

Structural Information

Construction: Detached
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Composition, Flat / Low Pitch
Square Feet: 1,452
Year Built: 1925

Lot Features

Minimum Lot Size: 6534
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,534
Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Storage Shed / Structure
Zoning: R1
Fencing (Description): Fenced Back, Wood

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Schools

Schools serving 1516 Hester Ave

School District:San Jose Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Merritt Trace Elementary School 651 Dana Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126	K-5	0.3 mi
Herbert Hoover Middle School, San Jose, CA 1635 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126	6-8	0.4 mi
Abraham Lincoln High School 555 Dana Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126	9-12	0.2 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1516 Hester Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/22/2026

Sold

$1,480,000

5.71%

MLS

8/25/2026

Listed

$1,399,999

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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1516 Hester Ave, San Jose, CA 95126 (MLS# ML82058961) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,480,000 on September 22, 2026. This property was sold by Rinn Masumoto from our Cupertino Office.Want to learn more about 1516 Hester Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in San Jose? You can browse all San Jose real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

1516 Hester Ave San Jose, CA 95126