NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1269 Hester Ave San Jose, CA 95126

Shasta Hanchett Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,606,742 - $1,720,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,306 Sq Ft
$1,270/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 02, 2021

Last sale price $1,450,000 $1,110 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,369/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Loft

About This Home

As of July 2021

This charming remodeled Queen Anne Victorian in coveted Shasta-Hanchett Park has much to offer. Awesome kitchen with granite counters, white shaker-style cabinets w/pullouts, and matching original built-in china cabinet. Kitchen Aid dual fuel range with six-burner stovetop and Bosch dishwasher. Spacious master bedroom addition with walk-in closet, ceiling fan, and well-appointed bathroom. Upgraded electrical, copper plumbing, and some foundation upgrades. Dual pane windows, hardwood floors, crown molding, and 10-ft ceilings. Utility room and laundry room. Gorgeous yard with raised deck, lovely garden, timed sprinklers, drip irrigation, classic iron gate access. One block from restaurants, wine-beer bar, Peets, Orange Theory, Labarre Studios, and bookstore. Easy access to freeways, SJ airport, Diridon Station, downtown SJ, and the Google Downtown West project.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debra Schwartz

Realty One Group Infinity License #00815454 Listed on: 05/27/2021

Realty One Group Infinity

Last Buyer's Agent

Andy Sweat

KW Bay Area Estates License #01974462

KW Bay Area Estates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,903

Year Built

  • 1900

Lot Details

  • 5,397 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Uncovered Parking

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,306 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Formal Entry
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Alarm System
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,903

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1-8
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Victorian
  • Age: 121
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1306
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Dual Fuel, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Hookups - Gas, Oven - Electric, Oven Range, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1306
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, More Than One Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Loft
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Primary - Oversized Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Tubs - 2+, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Deck, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Gate, Wood
  • Property Faces: Southeast
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, On Street, Room For Oversized Vehicle, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Bay Window, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • School District: San Jose Unified
  • Elementary School: Merritt Trace Elementary
  • Middle School: Herbert Hoover Middle
  • High School: Abraham Lincoln High
  • High School: 347
  • Elementary School: 381
  • Middle School: 340

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.1239
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5395.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5395.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2021
Closed on
Jun 24, 2021
Sold by
Dovala John Randall
Bought by
Sala Jennifer Susan La
Seller's Agent
Debra Schwartz
Realty One Group Infinity
Buyer's Agent
Andy Sweat
KW Bay Area Estates
List Price
$1,380,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$70,000
5.07%
Current Estimated Value
$1,658,686

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$208,686
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.20%
Original Mortgage
$823,000
Outstanding Balance
$745,124
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$913,562

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2012
Closed on
Mar 26, 2012
Sold by
Santonastasi Joan
Bought by
Dovala John Randall
Seller's Agent
James Fucillo
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Candace Levers
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$649,900
Sold Price
$649,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.06%
Original Mortgage
$584,910
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2011
Sold by
Santonastasi Joan E and Phillips Kenneth C
Bought by
Santonastasi Joan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 1998
Sold by
Santonastasi Joan E and Santonastasi Kenneth C
Bought by
Santonastasi Joan E and Phillips Kenneth C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 1997
Sold by
Santonastasi Joan E
Bought by
Santonastasi Joan E and Phillips Kenneth C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 1995
Sold by
Santonastasi Joan E
Bought by
Santonastasi Joan E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 1995
Sold by
Walker Jeannette Successor
Bought by
Santonastasi Joan E
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sala Jennifer Susan La $1,450,000 Old Republic Title Company
Dovala John Randall $650,000 First American Title Company
Santonastasi Joan -- None Available
Santonastasi Joan E -- --
Santonastasi Joan E $76,000 --
Santonastasi Joan E -- All Cal Title Company
Santonastasi Joan E $152,000 All California Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sala Jennifer Susan La $823,000
Previous Owner Dovala John Randall $584,910
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/02/2021 07/02/21 Sold $1,450,000 +5.1% $1,110 / Sq Ft
06/02/2021 06/02/21 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2021 05/27/21 For Sale $1,380,000 +112.3% $1,057 / Sq Ft
04/03/2012 04/03/12 Sold $649,900 0.0% $498 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/20/2012 02/20/12 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2012 02/06/12 For Sale $649,900 -- $498 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $18,903 $1,538,750 $1,154,063 $384,687
2024 $18,903 $1,508,580 $1,131,435 $377,145
2023 $18,567 $1,479,000 $1,109,250 $369,750
2022 $18,395 $1,450,000 $1,087,500 $362,500
2021 $10,227 $754,139 $565,578 $188,561
2020 $9,988 $746,407 $559,779 $186,628
2019 $9,767 $731,772 $548,803 $182,969
2018 $9,663 $717,425 $538,043 $179,382
2017 $9,582 $703,359 $527,494 $175,865
2016 $9,402 $689,568 $517,151 $172,417
2015 $9,337 $679,211 $509,383 $169,828
2014 $8,826 $665,907 $499,405 $166,502
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Debra Schwartz

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Debra Schwartz

    Realty One Group Infinity

    (408) 529-0099

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Debra Schwartz
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  • Andy Sweat

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Andy Sweat

    KW Bay Area Estates

    (408) 802-3540

    22 in this area

    151 Total Sales

    Andy Sweat
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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    James Fucillo

    Sereno Group

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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Candace Levers

    Intero Real Estate Services

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81844190

MLSListings

APN: 261-21-057

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95126 Shasta Hanchett Park

1269 Hester Ave, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 1269 Hester Ave, San Jose, CA 95126 since 27 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,658,686, approximately $1,270 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 1269 Hester Ave is a home located in Santa Clara County with nearby schools including Merritt Trace Elementary, Herbert Hoover Middle School, and Abraham Lincoln High.

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