Santa Clara County property record for 185 Farrell Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,596 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (13,969 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $63,500 (May 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $5,307 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 790-07-010 |
| Primary APN | 790-07-010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,596 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,596 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,969 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 458 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 185 FARRELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GILROY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95020-7615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAS ANIMAS RANCH |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH SANTA CLARA VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 512513 |
185 Farrell Ave is held in a trust since September 2024.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1540 SAN PEDRO AVE, MORGAN HILL, CA 95037-9651 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 8, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200015233578 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0025701179 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 185 FARRELL AVE, GILROY, CA 95020-7615 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | ORABGE COAST TITLE, ORANGE COAST TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0025250903 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 25250903 |
| Name | THE KEITH D PLOTTEL 1992 REVOCABLE TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 185 Farrell Ave was $5,307.
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 | $432,472 (+2%) Land $195,952 Building $236,520 | |
| 2025 | $5,307.00 | $423,993 Land $192,110 Building $231,883 |
| 2023 | $5,193.00 (+1.66%) | $407,531 Land $184,651 Building $222,880 |
| 2022 | $5,108.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 185 Farrell Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 185 Farrell Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 392 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: GeoLinks, South Valley Internet, Verizon.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures