NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1297 Hester Ave San Jose, CA 95126

Shasta Hanchett Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,356,000 - $1,531,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,068 Sq Ft
$1,381/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 23, 2021

Last sale price $1,300,000 $1,217 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,938/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Loft
  • Workshop
  • Attic
  • Granite Countertops
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of June 2021

Charming bungalow in a quiet location in the Shasta-Hanchett neighborhood adjacent to the Rose Garden. Expansive backyard and garden with mature landscaping provides a private sanctuary for connecting with the outdoors and enjoying the perfect weather of Silicon Valley. Updated kitchen with gas range, granite countertops, tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. Formal dining room. Hardwood floors. Dual pane windows. Recessed lighting. Built in surround sound. Oversized, detached 2 car garage with ready made access to loft space offers many possibilities for work space, artists studio, workshop or . . .? Garage also has a separate, gated entrance and private, fenced patio. Home is less than 1 block from Luna Mexican Kitchen, many other restaurants, coffee shops and retail businesses along The Alameda. Short distance to San Jose Municipal Rose Garden, Diridon Station, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum, Whole Foods and SAP Center.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Bernasconi

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01363508 Listed on: 05/20/2021

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Co-Listed By

Daniel Rubnitz

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01015666

Last Buyer's Agent

Shafaq Chawla

Compass License #01985033

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,417

Year Built

  • 1916

Lot Details

  • 5,706 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,068 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Workshop
  • Laundry in unit
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Thermostat
  • Tankless Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,417

Year Built

1916

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1-8
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Age: 105
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1068
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1916

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1068
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor, More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Loft, Storage, Workshop
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full On Ground Floor, Tile, Tub, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Fencing: Fenced Back

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

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: 0.1310
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5708.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5708.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Tankless Water Heater, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2024
Sold by
Foster Matthew Steven
Bought by
Matthew S Foster Revocable Trust and Foster
Current Estimated Value
$1,557,672

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2021
Closed on
Jun 16, 2021
Sold by
Kawasugi Jeffrey M and Gillings Emma Lucy
Bought by
Foster Matthew Steven
Seller's Agent
Brian Bernasconi
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Shafaq Chawla
Compass
List Price
$1,115,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$185,000
16.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.04%
Original Mortgage
$552,825
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2020
Sold by
Kawasugi Jeffrey and Gillings Emma
Bought by
Kawasugi Jeffrey M and Gillings Emma Lucy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$199,999
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2016
Closed on
Jun 8, 2016
Sold by
Haggerty Ty
Bought by
Kawasugi Jeffrey and Gillings Emma
Seller's Agent
Cook & Dunn
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brian Bernasconi
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$855,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
3.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.57%
Original Mortgage
$684,000
Interest Rate
3.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2005
Sold by
Youhana George
Bought by
Haggerty Ty

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2003
Sold by
Babayan Belina
Bought by
Youhana George

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$430,000
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2002
Sold by
Brisson Ramona L
Bought by
Brisson Ramona L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Interest Rate
6.7%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2001
Sold by
Machuca Salvador L
Bought by
Brisson Ramona L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$352,000
Interest Rate
11.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1997
Sold by
Brisson Ramona L and Brisson Salvador L
Bought by
Brisson Ramona L and Machuca Salvador L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$212,000
Interest Rate
7.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 1994
Sold by
Machuca Ramona L and Machuca Salvador L
Bought by
Brisson Ramona L and Machuca Salvador L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Interest Rate
9.25%
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
Matthew S Foster Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Matthew S Foster Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Foster Matthew Steven $1,300,000 Chicago Title Company
Kawasugi Jeffrey M -- Westcor Land Title Ins Co
Kawasugi Jeffrey $855,000 Cornerstone Title Company
Haggerty Ty $650,000 Chicago Title
Youhana George -- Old Republic Title Company
Youhana George $435,000 Old Republic Title Company
Brisson Ramona L -- Fidelity National Title Co
Brisson Ramona L $4,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Brisson Ramona L $279,000 Chicago Title Co
Brisson Ramona L -- American Title Insurance Co
Brisson Ramona L -- American Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Foster Matthew Steven $548,250
Previous Owner Foster Matthew Steven $552,825
Previous Owner Kawasugi Jeffrey M $199,999
Previous Owner Kawasugi Jeffrey $684,000
Previous Owner Haggerty Ty $508,000
Previous Owner Haggerty Ty $520,000
Previous Owner Youhana George $508,000
Previous Owner Youhana George $430,000
Previous Owner Brisson Ramona L $25,000
Previous Owner Brisson Ramona L $352,000
Previous Owner Brisson Ramona L $75,000
Previous Owner Brisson Ramona L $44,000
Previous Owner Brisson Ramona L $17,000
Previous Owner Brisson Ramona L $212,000
Previous Owner Brisson Ramona L $181,500
Previous Owner Brisson Ramona L $145,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/23/2021 06/23/21 Sold $1,300,000 +16.6% $1,217 / Sq Ft
05/24/2021 05/24/21 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2021 05/20/21 For Sale $1,115,000 +30.4% $1,044 / Sq Ft
06/21/2016 06/21/16 Sold $855,000 +3.6% $801 / Sq Ft
05/26/2016 05/26/16 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2016 05/19/16 For Sale $825,000 -- $772 / 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 $17,417 $1,407,161 $1,082,432 $324,729
2024 $17,417 $1,379,570 $1,061,208 $318,362
2023 $17,107 $1,352,520 $1,040,400 $312,120
2022 $16,961 $1,326,000 $1,020,000 $306,000
2021 $12,284 $935,064 $699,932 $235,132
2020 $12,008 $925,478 $692,756 $232,722
2019 $11,753 $907,332 $679,173 $228,159
2018 $11,636 $889,542 $665,856 $223,686
2017 $11,543 $872,100 $652,800 $219,300
2016 $10,347 $765,360 $178,620 $586,740
2015 $10,305 $753,864 $175,937 $577,927
2014 $8,044 $596,000 $139,100 $456,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brian Bernasconi

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Brian Bernasconi

    Sereno Group

    (408) 979-1400

    1 in this area

    69 Total Sales

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  • Daniel Rubnitz

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Daniel Rubnitz

    Sereno Group

    (408) 859-3671

    1 in this area

    55 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Shafaq Chawla

    Compass

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Cook & Dunn

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81844938

MLSListings

APN: 261-21-062

California Santa Clara County San Jose 95126 Shasta Hanchett Park

1297 Hester Ave, San Jose, CA

This home is located at 1297 Hester Ave, San Jose, CA 95126 since 20 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,474,672, approximately $1,380 per square foot. This property was built in 1916. 1297 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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