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Listed by John Jenkins • Compass
$ 1,399,999
Est. payment /mo
Open Sat 1PM-4PM
1516 Hester Avenue San Jose, CA 95126
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,452 SqFt
Open House
Sat Aug 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sun Aug 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,452 sqft
Price per Sqft $964
MLS Listing ID ML82058961
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1925
Lot Size 6,534 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source Datashare MLSListings
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.
Location
State CA
County Santa Clara
Interior
Heating Electric, Individual Rm Controls
Cooling Central Air, Other
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Living Room, Wood Burning
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Private Pool false
Building
Story 1
Schools
School District San Jose Unified, San Jose Unified
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