| Primary address | 1556 Hester Avenue, San Jose |
| Zip code | 95126 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Downtown San Jose |
| Parcel ID | 274-12-004 |
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| Current property tax | $2,413 |
| Building class | Single Family (01) |
| Acreage | 0.159
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| Zoning district | Single Family Residential (R-1-8) |
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Assessed at $206,775, the tax amount paid for 1556 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 is $2,497.
When was 1556 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 last sold?1556 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 was last sold in 07/14/2004.
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Access detailed property tax data for 1556 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 | $2,498 |
| Current property tax | $2,413 |
| Market value | $206,775 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1556 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 | $206,775 | 1.2079 | $2,498 | +7.38% |
| 2024-2025 | $202,721 | 1.1474 | $2,326 | +1.50% |
| 2023-2024 | $198,747 | 1.1531 | $2,292 | +0.86% |
| 2022-2023 | $194,851 | 1.1661 | $2,272 | +1.48% |
| 2021-2022 | $191,032 | 1.1723 | $2,239 | +1.76% |
The complete history of permits filed for 1556 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 1556 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merritt Trace Elementary School | 4 | Public | K-5 | 831 | 0.26 |
| Rose Garden Academy | NR | Private | 3-12 | 0 | 0.35 |
| Luther Burbank Elementary School | 5 | Public | K-8 | 422 | 0.42 |
| St. Leo the Great Catholic School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 226 | 0.54 |
| St. Leo the Great Catholic School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 226 | 0.54 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Garden Academy | NR | Private | 3-12 | 0 | 0.35 |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | 3 | Public | 6-8 | 971 | 0.38 |
| Luther Burbank Elementary School | 5 | Public | K-8 | 422 | 0.42 |
| St. Leo the Great Catholic School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 226 | 0.54 |
| Alternative Private Schooling | NR | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.63 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln High School | 6 | Public | 9-12 | 1,693 | 0.24 |
| Rose Garden Academy | NR | Private | 3-12 | 0 | 0.35 |
| Alternative Private Schooling | NR | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.63 |
| BASIS Independent Silicon Valley | NR | Private | 5-12 | 0 | 1.02 |
| BASIS Independent Silicon Valley | NR | Private | 5-12 | 804 | 1.02 |
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Here are the neighbors for 1556 Hester Avenue, San Jose.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1595 Hester Ave, San Jose | 04/16/2004 | ||
| 1585 Hester Ave, San Jose | 06/09/1993 | ||
| 1575 Hester Ave, San Jose | 03/05/2021 | ||
| 1545 Hester Ave, San Jose | 08/01/2022 | ||
| 1523 Hester Ave, San Jose | 06/04/2021 | $1,575,000 | |
| 1546 Hester Ave, San Jose | 1,100 | 12/16/1999 | |
| 1747 Camargo Dr, San Jose | 02/21/2008 | ||
| 2845 Lucena Dr, San Jose | 12/03/2025 | ||
| 1576 Hester Ave, San Jose | 01/04/2019 | $1,200,000 | |
| 2841 Lucena Dr, San Jose | 12/22/2005 | ||
| 2837 Lucena Dr, San Jose | 01/30/2019 | ||
| 1586 Hester Ave, San Jose | 03/31/1999 | $525,000 | |
| 1455 Morrill Ave, San Jose | 04/01/2004 | ||
| 1752 Valhalla CT, San Jose | 04/30/2018 | $1,220,000 | |
| 1529 Hester Ave, San Jose | 02/27/2002 | $433,500 | |
| 1437 Morrill Ave, San Jose | 04/25/2018 | $289,000 | |
| 1431 Morrill Ave, San Jose | 12/20/2023 | ||
| 3028 Cropley Ave, San Jose | 08/27/2021 | ||
| 1443 Morrill Ave, San Jose | 02/25/2015 | ||
| 1461 Morrill Ave, San Jose | 01/23/2013 |