| Primary address | 1240 Hester Avenue, San Jose |
| Zip code | 95126 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Downtown San Jose |
| Parcel ID | 261-23-008 |
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| Current property tax | $573 |
| Building class | Single Family (01) |
| Acreage | 0.096 |
| Zoning district | Single Family Residential (R-1-8) |
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Assessed at $54,450, the tax amount paid for 1240 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 is $657.
When was 1240 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 last sold?1240 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 was last sold in 01/09/2004.
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Access detailed property tax data for 1240 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $658 |
| Current property tax | $573 |
| Market value | $54,450 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1240 Hester Avenue, San Jose, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | $54,450 | 1.2079 | $658 | +7.38% |
| 2024-2025 | $53,383 | 1.1474 | $613 | +1.49% |
| 2023-2024 | $52,337 | 1.1531 | $603 | +0.86% |
| 2022-2023 | $51,312 | 1.1661 | $598 | +1.42% |
| 2021-2022 | $50,307 | 1.1723 | $590 | +1.82% |
The complete history of permits filed for 1240 Hester Avenue, San Jose, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | D (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 1240 Hester Avenue, San Jose to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Private Schooling | NR | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.34 |
| St. Leo the Great Catholic School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 226 | 0.35 |
| St. Leo the Great Catholic School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 226 | 0.35 |
| Merritt Trace Elementary School | 4 | Public | K-5 | 831 | 0.48 |
| Njeri's Morning Glory School and Art Center | NR | Private | PK, K-5 | 36 | 0.56 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Private Schooling | NR | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.34 |
| St. Leo the Great Catholic School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 226 | 0.35 |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | 3 | Public | 6-8 | 971 | 0.41 |
| Rose Garden Academy | NR | Private | 3-12 | 0 | 0.62 |
| Luther Burbank Elementary School | 5 | Public | K-8 | 422 | 0.78 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Private Schooling | NR | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.34 |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | 6 | Public | 9-12 | 1,693 | 0.52 |
| Rose Garden Academy | NR | Private | 3-12 | 0 | 0.62 |
| Bellarmine College Preparatory School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 1,640 | 0.75 |
| Bellarmine College Preparatory | NR | Private | 9-12 | 1,648 | 0.75 |
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Here are the neighbors for 1240 Hester Avenue, San Jose.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1281 Hester Ave, San Jose | 10/07/2013 | ||
| 1232 Fremont St, San Jose | 11/16/2016 | ||
| 1235 Hanchett Ave, San Jose | 1,996 | 04/30/1998 | |
| 1241 Hanchett Ave, San Jose | 03/12/2003 | ||
| 1345 The Alameda, San Jose | 18,000 | 02/12/2021 | |
| 1297 Shasta Ave, San Jose | 05/14/2015 | $915,000 | |
| 1281 Hanchett Ave, San Jose | 03/30/2016 | ||
| 1241 Shasta Ave, San Jose | 02/09/2022 | ||
| 1223 Shasta Ave, San Jose | 10/18/2021 | $1,435,000 | |
| 1235 Shasta Ave, San Jose | 10/09/2002 | ||
| 1175 Sierra Ave, San Jose | 11/17/2023 | ||
| 1154 Shasta Ave, San Jose | 2,176 | 09/19/2023 | |
| 1232 Shasta Ave, San Jose | 2,053 | 09/24/2019 | |
| 1194 Martin Ave, San Jose | 04/24/2025 | $3,200,000 | |
| 1130 Martin Ave, San Jose | 06/05/2025 | ||
| 1220 Shasta Ave, San Jose | 01/25/2017 | $550,000 | |
| 1281 Shasta Ave, San Jose | 12/16/2016 | ||
| 1343 The Alameda, San Jose | 07/27/2018 | ||
| 1205 The Alameda, San Jose | 8,450 | 11/23/2016 | $6,525,000 |
| 1295 The Alameda, San Jose | 2,216 | 10/17/2014 |