1516 Hester AV San Jose CA 95126 | MLS #ML82058961
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.
Property Details
Price:
$1,399,999
MLS #:
ML82058961
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
699notdefined
Listed Date:
Aug 26, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,452
Lot Size:
6,534 sqft / 0.15 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1925
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Schools
School District:
San Jose Unified
Elementary School:
Merritt Trace
Middle School:
Herbert Hoover
High School:
Abraham Lincoln
Interior
Appliances
DW, GD, MW, RF, ES, EO, HOD, VEF
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
CA
Flooring
TILE, WOOD
Heating
ELC
Exterior
Common Walls
NCW
Fencing
WD
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Roof
CMP, FLTR
Window Features
SK
Financial
Map
Community
- Address1516 Hester AV San Jose CA
- CitySan Jose
- CountySanta Clara
- Zip Code95126
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in San Jose as of Aug 28, 2026
860
Single Family Listed
53
Avg DOM
835
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,546,540
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 1516 Hester AV San Jose CA is a Single Family for sale in San Jose, CA, 95126. It is listed for $1,399,999 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,452 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1925. The current price per square foot is $964. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in San Jose is $835. The average listing price for Single Family in San Jose is $1,546,540. To schedule a showing of MLS#ml82058961 at 1516 Hester AV in San Jose, CA, contact your The Knight Group LA agent at 310.409.7242.
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