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Justin Kenney

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$ 1,399,999

Est. payment | -/mo

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,452 SqFt

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$ 1,399,999

Est. payment | -/mo

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3 Beds

2 Baths

1,452 SqFt

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Sat Aug 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun Aug 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,452 sqft

Price per Sqft $964

MLS Listing ID ML82058961

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1925

Lot Size 6,534 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

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.

Location

State CA

County Santa Clara

Zoning R1

Interior

Interior Features Family Room, Pantry

Heating Electric, Individual Rm Controls

Cooling Central Air, Other

Flooring Hardwood, Tile

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Living Room, Wood Burning

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave

Exterior

Exterior Feature Back Yard

Garage Spaces 2.0

Private Pool false

Building

Story 1

Sewer Public Sewer

Level or Stories One Story

New Construction No

Schools

School District San Jose Unified

Others

Tax ID 27412008

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Listed by John Jenkins • Compass

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9030 BRENTWOOD BLVD, BRENTWOOD, California 94513, United States

1516 Hester Avenue San Jose, CA 95126