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1686 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 - Property report

Also known as: 1686 Hester Ave

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Property type

Two Family (02)

Year built

1951

Acreage

0.18

Sale price

$633,500

General Information

Address
Primary address
1686 Hester Ave
San Jose, CA 95128
Alternate address(es)
1688 Hester Ave
Zip code
95128
Neighborhood
Burbank
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
San Jose
Parcel ID
274-15-124
Tract
100

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/07/2013
Sale price
$633,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$9,418
Current property tax
$9,333
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Building
Property type
Two Family
Building sq. ft.
1,816
Stories
1
Year built
1951
Pool
N
Lot
Acreage
0.18
Zoning & use
Zoning
Two Family Residential (R-2)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
85 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
46 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
73 /100.  Very Bikeable
Ownership

Ownership information for 1686 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA

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

Sales history for 1686 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/07/2013 $633,500 XXXXXX, XXXXXX; XXXXXX, XXXXX; XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX; XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXX XX; XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/13/2015 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXX.
08/09/2013 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXX XXX
08/09/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX
05/07/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1686 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
Base tax
$9,418
Current property tax
$9,333
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$779,666
Land value
$504,878
Building value
$274,788

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $779,666 1.2079 $9,418 +7.38%
2024-2025 $764,379 1.1474 $8,770 +1.50%
2023-2024 $749,392 1.1531 $8,641 +0.86%
2022-2023 $734,699 1.1661 $8,567 +1.46%
2021-2022 $720,294 1.1723 $8,444 +1.78%
2020-2021 $712,909 1.1637 $8,296 +1.89%
2019-2020 $698,932 1.165 $8,143 +4.95%
2018-2019 $685,228 1.1322 $7,758 -3.41%
2017-2018 $671,793 1.1957 $8,032 +0.62%
2016-2017 $658,622 1.2121 $7,983 +0.46%
Permits

Permit information for 1686 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
08/17/2004
04/29/2004
07/30/1951

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Luther Burbank Elementary School 5 Public K-8 422 0.22
Merritt Trace Elementary School 4 Public K-5 831 0.29
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.30
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 0.71
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 0.71
Njeri's Morning Glory School and Art Center NR Private PK, K-5 36 0.77
Njeri's Morning Glory School and Art Center NR Private PK, K-5 36 0.77
Sherman Oaks Elementary School 6 Charter K-8 552 1.07
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Luther Burbank Elementary School 5 Public K-8 422 0.22
Rose Garden Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.30
Herbert Hoover Middle School 3 Public 6-8 971 0.49
St. Leo the Great Catholic School NR Private PK-8 226 0.71
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 0.81
St. Martin Of Tours School NR Private PK-8 345 0.88
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 1.01
Sherman Oaks Elementary School 6 Charter K-8 552 1.07
Campbell Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.55
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 0.30
Alternative Private Schooling NR Private 1-12 0 0.81
Middle College High School 9 Public 11-12 15 0.89
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 0 1.01
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 804 1.01
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley NR Private 5-12 808 1.01
Campbell Adult And Community Education NR Public 0 1.55
Del Mar High School 5 Public 9-12 1,293 1.64

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Neighbors for 1686 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA

1665 W San Carlos St, San Jose 1258 Lodestone Dr, San Jose 1752 Hester Ave, San Jose 2710 Plaza Americas, San Jose 2558 Pantalis CT, San Jose 1746 Hester Ave, San Jose 1678 Hester Ave, San Jose 1660 Hester Ave, San Jose 1628 Hester Ave, San Jose 2567 Pantalis Dr, San Jose 1273 Lodestone Dr, San Jose 1602 Hester Ave, San Jose 2479 Amaryl Dr, San Jose 1298 Sierra CT, San Jose 1434 Caliente Way, San Jose 2551 Pantalis Dr, San Jose 3044 Cropley Ave, San Jose 1666 Hester Ave, San Jose 1704 Hester Ave, San Jose 1456 Caliente Way, San Jose

Nearby ZIP codes for 1686 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 95126, 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 1686 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128?

The development at 1686 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 was built in 1951.

What is the total square footage of 1686 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128?

1686 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 has a total of 1,816 square feet.

When was 1686 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 last sold and what was the sale price?

1686 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 was last sold on 05/07/2013 for $633,500.

What is the assessed value of 1686 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128?

1686 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 is currently assessed at $779,666.

What are the property taxes for 1686 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128?

The property taxes for 1686 Hester Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128 total $9,417.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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