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1545 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 - Property report

Also known as: 1545 Hester Ave

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Acreage

0.165

Sale price

$799,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1545 Hester Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
Zip code
95126
Neighborhood
Downtown San Jose
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
San Jose
Parcel ID
274-11-055

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
01/11/2013
Sale price
$799,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$11,885
Building
Property type
Single Family
Lot
Acreage
0.165
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R-1-8)

Area overview

Walk score
88 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
50 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
75 /100.  Very Bikeable

Ownership information for 1545 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA

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

Sales history for 1545 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/11/2013 $799,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X; XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
06/11/2012 $525,500 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX; XXXXX, XXXX X
10/06/1998 $300,000 XXXXX, XXXX X XXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/01/2022 Trust Transfer Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX
02/11/2021 Subordination Agreement XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX
05/01/2019 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/09/2013 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XX
01/25/2013 Assignment Deed of Trust/Mortg XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XX
01/11/2013 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
01/11/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X
12/27/2012 Certificate Amount Due XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX
06/11/2012 Grant Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
07/31/2007 Deed XXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1545 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
$11,885
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$983,900
Land value
$688,733
Building value
$295,167

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $983,900 1.2079 $11,885 +7.38%
2024-2025 $964,609 1.1474 $11,068 +1.50%
2023-2024 $945,696 1.1531 $10,905 +0.86%
2022-2023 $927,154 1.1661 $10,812 +1.46%
2021-2022 $908,976 1.1723 $10,656 +1.78%
2020-2021 $899,656 1.1637 $10,469 +1.89%
2019-2020 $882,016 1.165 $10,275 +4.95%
2018-2019 $864,722 1.1322 $9,790 -3.41%
2017-2018 $847,768 1.1957 $10,136 +0.62%
2016-2017 $831,146 1.2121 $10,074 +0.46%

Permit information for 1545 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
05/08/2025
04/14/2014
10/03/2006
05/14/1987
04/10/1987

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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Fire hazard zones

Faults and tsunami inundation zones map

Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Merritt Trace Elementary School 4 Public K-5 831 0.23
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.33
Luther Burbank Elementary School 5 Public K-8 422 0.43
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 0.55
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 0.55
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 0.63
Njeri's Morning Glory School and Art Center NR Private PK, K-5 36 0.67
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.33
Herbert Hoover Middle School 3 Public 6-8 971 0.34
Luther Burbank Elementary School 5 Public K-8 422 0.43
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 0.55
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 0.63
St. Martin Of Tours School NR Private PK-8 345 1.02
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 1.05
Sherman Oaks Elementary School 6 Charter K-8 552 1.25
Buchser Middle School 5 Public 6-8 715 1.66
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Abraham Lincoln High School 6 Public 9-12 1,693 0.22
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.33
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 0.63
Bellarmine College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 1,640 0.99
Bellarmine College Preparatory NR Private 9-12 1,648 1.00
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 1.05
Middle College High School 9 Public 11-12 15 1.10
Campbell Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.74
Del Mar High School 5 Public 9-12 1,293 1.83

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Frequently asked questions

When was 1545 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 last sold and what was the sale price?

1545 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 was last sold on 01/11/2013 for $799,000.

What is the assessed value of 1545 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

1545 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 is currently assessed at $983,900.

What are the property taxes for 1545 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

The property taxes for 1545 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 total $11,884.

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