Santa Clara County property record for 159 Hennessey Way, Gilroy, CA 95020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,157 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $540,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,777 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Mortgage Jan 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 790-47-035 |
| Primary APN | 790-47-035 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,157 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,157 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 447 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 159 HENNESSEY WAY |
|---|---|
| City | GILROY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95020-7229 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 6663 LOT 45 |
| Legal Tract | 6663 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH SANTA CLARA VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 512513 |
159 Hennessey Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2016.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 HENNESSEY WAY, GILROY, CA 95020-7229 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201623468450 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 6, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0018623600 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 159 HENNESSEY WAY, GILROY, CA 95020-7229 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 HENNESSEY WAY, GILROY, CA 95020-7229 |
| Document Number | 0025533564 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 25533564 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 340 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 159 HENNESSEY WAY, GILROY, CA 95020-7229 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 HENNESSEY WAY, GILROY, CA 95020-7229 |
| Document Number | 0025228952 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 25228952 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Hennessey Way was $7,777.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Gilroy City |
| Unified School District | Gilroy Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $639,241 (+2%) Land $255,695 Building $383,546 | |
| 2025 | $7,777.00 | $626,708 Land $250,682 Building $376,026 |
| 2023 | $7,611.00 (-0.96%) | $602,374 Land $240,949 Building $361,425 |
| 2022 | $7,685.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 159 Hennessey Way in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 159 Hennessey Way has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF GILROY serves 59,426 people · EPA ID CA4310004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Nitrate resolved · Jun 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 621 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Hankins Information Technology Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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