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1546 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 - Property report

Also known as: 1540 Hester Ave

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Property type

Two Family (02)

Year built

1920

Acreage

0.16

Sale price

$203,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1546 Hester Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
Alternate address(es)
1540 Hester Ave
Zip code
95126
Neighborhood
Downtown San Jose
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
San Jose
Parcel ID
274-12-005

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/26/1994
Sale price
$203,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$3,855
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
Two Family
Building sq. ft.
1,100
Stories
1
Year built
1920
Pool
N
Garage
2
Lot
Acreage
0.16
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single Family Residential (R-1-8)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
88 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
49 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
74 /100.  Very Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 1546 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA

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

Sales history for 1546 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/26/1994 $203,000 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/16/1999 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX
11/30/1995 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX
07/26/1995 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XX
08/26/1994 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX
08/11/1994 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X
07/28/1993 Deed XXXXXX, X./XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1546 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
$3,855
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$319,113
Land value
$100,765
Building value
$218,348

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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 $319,113 1.2079 $3,855 +7.38%
2024-2025 $312,857 1.1474 $3,590 +1.50%
2023-2024 $306,723 1.1531 $3,537 +0.86%
2022-2023 $300,709 1.1661 $3,507 +1.46%
2021-2022 $294,814 1.1723 $3,456 +1.78%
2020-2021 $291,792 1.1637 $3,396 +1.89%
2019-2020 $286,072 1.165 $3,333 +4.95%
2018-2019 $280,463 1.1322 $3,175 -3.41%
2017-2018 $274,965 1.1957 $3,288 +0.62%
2016-2017 $269,574 1.2121 $3,268 +0.46%
Permits

Permit information for 1546 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
08/18/2025
02/24/2010
02/24/2010
02/24/2010
03/24/2003

*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)
Merritt Trace Elementary School 4 Public K-5 831 0.26
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.36
Luther Burbank Elementary School 5 Public K-8 422 0.43
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 0.53
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 0.53
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 0.62
Njeri's Morning Glory School and Art Center NR Private PK, K-5 36 0.64
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.36
Herbert Hoover Middle School 3 Public 6-8 971 0.37
Luther Burbank Elementary School 5 Public K-8 422 0.43
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 0.53
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 0.62
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 1.02
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 1.02
Sherman Oaks Elementary School 6 Charter K-8 552 1.22
Buchser Middle School 5 Public 6-8 715 1.70
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Abraham Lincoln High School 6 Public 9-12 1,693 0.24
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.36
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 0.62
Bellarmine College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 1,640 1.01
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 1.02
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 1.02
Middle College High School 9 Public 11-12 15 1.09
Campbell Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.72
Del Mar High School 5 Public 9-12 1,293 1.82

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Neighbors for 1546 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA

1556 Hester Ave, San Jose 1595 Hester Ave, San Jose 1585 Hester Ave, San Jose 1575 Hester Ave, San Jose 1545 Hester Ave, San Jose 1523 Hester Ave, San Jose 1747 Camargo Dr, San Jose 2845 Lucena Dr, San Jose 1576 Hester Ave, San Jose 2841 Lucena Dr, San Jose 2837 Lucena Dr, San Jose 2829 Lucena Dr, San Jose 1586 Hester Ave, San Jose 1455 Morrill Ave, San Jose 1752 Valhalla CT, San Jose 1529 Hester Ave, San Jose 1437 Morrill Ave, San Jose 1431 Morrill Ave, San Jose 3028 Cropley Ave, San Jose 1443 Morrill Ave, San Jose

Nearby ZIP codes for 1546 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 95124, Santa Clara County, CA 95125, Santa Clara County, CA 95128, Santa Clara County, CA 95129, Santa Clara County, CA 95130, Santa Clara County, CA 95131, Santa Clara County, CA 95133, Santa Clara County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1546 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

The development at 1546 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 1546 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

1546 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 has a total of 1,100 square feet.

When was 1546 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 last sold and what was the sale price?

1546 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 was last sold on 08/26/1994 for $203,000.

What is the assessed value of 1546 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

1546 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 is currently assessed at $319,113.

What are the property taxes for 1546 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126?

The property taxes for 1546 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 total $3,854.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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