1516 Hester AVE, San Jose, CA 95126
- $1,399,999
- 3
- BD
- 2
- BA
- 1,452
- SqFt
- List Price
- $1,399,999
- MLS#
- ML82058961
- Status
- ACTIVE
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Total Bathrooms
- 2
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft. of Residence
- 1,452
- Lot Size
- 6,534
- Listing Area
- Central San Jose
- Year Built
- 1925
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.
Additional Information
- Amenities
- Skylight
- Bathroom Features
- Full on Ground Floor, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Updated Bath
- Bedroom Description
- More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
- Cooling System
- Central AC, Other
- Family Room
- Separate Family Room
- Fence
- Fenced Back, Wood
- Fireplace Description
- Living Room, Wood Burning
- Floor Covering
- Hardwood, Tile
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
- Garage Parking
- Detached Garage
- Heating System
- Electric, Individual Room Controls
- Laundry Facilities
- Inside, Washer / Dryer
- Living Area
- 1,452
- Lot Size
- 6,534
- Neighborhood
- Central San Jose
- Other Rooms
- Laundry Room
- Other Utilities
- Natural Gas
- Roof
- Composition, Flat / Low Pitch
- Sewer
- Sewer - Public
- Unincorporated Yn
- Yes
- Zoning
- R1
Listing courtesy of John Jenkins, 408-823-3600 from Compass
(If provided) CoList: from
Mortgage Calculator
Based on information from MLSListings MLS as of All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
Copyright 2026 MLSListings Inc. All rights reserved