1516 Hester Avenue

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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.

Days on Market

1 day

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$1,399,999

List Price

$1,399,999

On Market Date

Aug 25, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

9 - Central San Jose

Zip Code

95126

MLS ID

ML82058961

APN

274-12-008

Year Built

1925

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Unavailable

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

3

Bath

2

Full on Ground Floor, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Updated Bath

Parking

2

Detached Garage

SQ FT

1,452

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

6,534.0

Lot Acres

0.15 Acres

Kitchen

Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Oven Range, Pantry, Refrigerator, Skylight

Cooling

Central AC, Other

Dining Room

Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen

Disclosures

Natural Hazard Disclosure, NHDS Report

Family Room

Separate Family Room

Flooring

Hardwood, Tile

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Fire Place

Living Room, Wood Burning

Heating

Electric, Individual Room Controls

Laundry

Inside, Washer / Dryer

Fee

Unavailable

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