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1247 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 - Property report

Also known as: 1247 Hester Ave

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Property type

Two Family (02)

Year built

1925

Acreage

0.14

Sale price

$625,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1247 Hester Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
Zip code
95126
Neighborhood
Downtown San Jose
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
San Jose
Parcel ID
261-21-054

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/02/2004
Sale price
$625,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$10,523
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Building
Property type
Two Family
Building sq. ft.
1,504
Stories
1
Year built
1925
Pool
N
Lot
Acreage
0.14
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R-1-8)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
83 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
51 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
80 /100.  Very Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 1247 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 1247 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/02/2004 $625,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X
07/05/2002 $575,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/11/2013 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XX
04/11/2013 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XX
09/02/2004 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXX
07/05/2002 Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X
02/11/1994 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1247 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$10,523
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$871,180
Land value
$613,315
Building value
$257,865

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $871,180 1.2079 $10,523 +7.38%
2024-2025 $854,099 1.1474 $9,800 +1.50%
2023-2024 $837,352 1.1531 $9,656 +0.86%
2022-2023 $820,935 1.1661 $9,573 +1.46%
2021-2022 $804,839 1.1723 $9,435 +1.78%
2020-2021 $796,588 1.1637 $9,270 +1.89%
2019-2020 $780,969 1.165 $9,098 +4.95%
2018-2019 $765,657 1.1322 $8,669 -3.41%
2017-2018 $750,645 1.1957 $8,975 +0.62%
2016-2017 $735,928 1.2121 $8,920 +0.46%
Permits

Permit information for 1247 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
05/02/2023
03/24/2023
03/02/2023
02/26/2003
06/23/1995

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 0.37
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 0.38
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 0.38
Merritt Trace Elementary School 4 Public K-5 831 0.46
Njeri's Morning Glory School and Art Center NR Private PK, K-5 36 0.59
Njeri's Morning Glory School and Art Center NR Private PK, K-5 36 0.59
Luther Burbank Elementary School 5 Public K-8 422 0.78
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 0.37
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 0.38
Herbert Hoover Middle School 3 Public 6-8 971 0.38
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.60
Luther Burbank Elementary School 5 Public K-8 422 0.78
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 1.16
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 1.16
Sherman Oaks Elementary School 6 Charter K-8 552 1.53
Buchser Middle School 5 Public 6-8 715 1.69
Muwekma Ohlone Middle 4 Public 6-8 630 1.72
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 0.37
Abraham Lincoln High School 6 Public 9-12 1,693 0.50
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.60
Bellarmine College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 1,640 0.73
Bellarmine College Preparatory NR Private 9-12 1,648 0.74
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 1.16
Middle College High School 9 Public 11-12 15 1.43
Campbell Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 2.04

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Neighbors for 1247 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA

1380 Singletary Ave, San Jose 1398 Singletary Ave, San Jose 1210 Magnolia Ave, San Jose 1501 The Alameda, San Jose 1252 Magnolia Ave, San Jose 1246 Magnolia Ave, San Jose 1181 Fremont St, San Jose 1172 Singletary Ave, San Jose 1351 Magnolia Ave, San Jose 1515 The Alameda, San Jose 1383 Magnolia Ave, San Jose 1200 Magnolia Ave, San Jose 1394 Hester Ave, San Jose 1269 Magnolia Ave, San Jose 1143 Hester Ave, San Jose 1299 Magnolia Ave, San Jose 1387 Hester Ave, San Jose 1283 Singletary Ave, San Jose 1159 Magnolia Ave, San Jose 1256 Magnolia Ave, San Jose

Nearby ZIP codes for 1247 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA

95110, Santa Clara County, CA 95112, Santa Clara County, CA 95113, Santa Clara County, CA 95116, Santa Clara County, CA 95117, Santa Clara County, CA 95118, Santa Clara County, CA 95122, Santa Clara County, CA 95125, Santa Clara County, CA 95128, Santa Clara County, CA 95129, Santa Clara County, CA 95130, Santa Clara County, CA 95133, Santa Clara County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1247 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

The development at 1247 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 1247 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

1247 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 has a total of 1,504 square feet.

When was 1247 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 last sold and what was the sale price?

1247 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 was last sold on 09/02/2004 for $625,000.

What is the assessed value of 1247 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

1247 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 is currently assessed at $871,180.

What are the property taxes for 1247 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

The property taxes for 1247 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 total $10,522.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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