$1,480,000
SOLD SEP 22, 2026
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,452 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 22, 2026

$1,019 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Fence
  • Farmhouse Sink
  • Laundry Room
  • Heating Available

About This Home

As of September 2026

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Jenkins

Compass License #01291177 Listed on: 08/25/2026

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Rinn Masumoto

Coldwell Banker Realty License #02121794

Coldwell Banker Realty

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Recessed Lighting
  • Farmhouse Sink
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Additional Features

  • Wood Fence
  • Heating Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 274-12-008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Horses: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: COMPS-1
  • Co List Office Phone: (408) 358-1111
  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Year Built Details: 2
  • DisclosuresURL: https://hlm.homelight.com/link/1516-Hester-Avenue-1bcdyuel
  • RoomFamilyRoomFeatures: SeparateFamilyRoom
  • OpenHouseYN: No
  • ThumbnailUrl: https://media.mlslmedia.com/property/MLSL/82058961/a633317607bc43ddb1daf75c2b770839/2/1
  • OriginalOnMarketDate: 2026-08-25
  • OfficeLogo: https://media.mlslmedia.com/office/MLSL/5009477/e9313dc1805b44fba3aa89fbd7134e68/4/COMPS-1
  • AlignedShowingYN: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: LivingRoom, WoodBurning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Entry Location: { "type": "Point", "coordinates": [ 0.0, 0.0 ], "crs": { "type": "name", "properties": { "name": "EPSG:4326" } } }
  • RoomBathroomFeatures: ShowerandTub, StallShower, Tile, Tub, UpdatedBaths, FullonGroundFloor
  • RoomBedroomFeatures: BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
  • RoomDiningRoomFeatures: DiningAreainLivingRoom, EatinKitchen
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: ExhaustFan, Pantry, Skylights
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: CountertopQuartz

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition, Flat
  • Fencing: FencedBack, Wood
  • Foundation Details: ConcretePerimeter
  • Other Structures: Sheds
  • Disclosures: NaturalHazardDisclosure

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling System: CentralForcedAir, Other
  • Heating System: Electric, IndividualRoomControls
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: PublicSewer
  • Gas: NaturalGas

Schools

  • High School: AbrahamLincolnHigh_1
  • Middle Or Junior School: HerbertHooverMiddle_1

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 274-12-008
  • Property Attached: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534.00
  • Zoning: R1

Multi Family

  • Utilities: NaturalGasAvailable

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2007
Sold by
Co Lawrence and Co Emily Kong
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Individual Deed $795,000 North American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $682,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $35,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Closed $695,000 New Conventional
Closed $622,000 New Conventional
Closed $625,500 New Conventional
Closed $159,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $636,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/22/2026 09/22/26 Sold $1,480,000 +5.7% $1,019 / Sq Ft
09/02/2026 09/02/26 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2026 08/25/26 For Sale $1,399,999 -- $964 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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
2026 $14,410 $1,086,416 $760,495 $325,921
2025 $13,575 $1,065,115 $745,584 $319,531
2024 $13,575 $1,044,231 $730,965 $313,266
2023 $13,318 $1,023,757 $716,633 $307,124
2022 $13,191 $1,003,684 $702,582 $301,102
2021 $12,922 $984,005 $688,806 $295,199
2020 $14,815 $973,917 $681,744 $292,173
2019 $14,545 $954,822 $668,377 $286,445
2018 $14,422 $936,101 $655,272 $280,829
2017 $14,325 $917,747 $642,424 $275,323
2016 $14,129 $899,753 $629,828 $269,925
2015 $11,606 $864,500 $605,100 $259,400
2014 $10,057 $765,000 $535,500 $229,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82058961

MLSListings

APN: 274-12-008

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