Santa Clara County property record for 2486 Howell Ln, Gilroy, CA 95020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,394 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (438,213 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,285,000 (Sep 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $24,091 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Transfer Apr 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone D (undetermined) |
| APN | 830-17-051 |
| Primary APN | 830-17-051 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,394 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,394 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | H-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 438,213 sqft |
| Garage Area | 704 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Porch | None |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 2486 HOWELL LN |
|---|---|
| City | GILROY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95020-9177 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HS |
| Legal Description | TRACT 6335 GOLDEN HILL ESTATES BOOK 452 PAGE 16 PAGE 19 LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | GOLDEN HILL ESTATES |
| Legal Tract | 6335 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH SANTA CLARA VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 512402 |
2486 Howell Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2018.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2486 HOWELL LN, GILROY, CA 95020-9177 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Apr 18, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 17, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200015397044 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0023912798 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2486 HOWELL LN, GILROY, CA 95020-9177 |
| Document Number | 0023912799 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 23912799 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 36 CHESTNUT PL DANVILLE CA 945064542, DANVILLE, CA 94506-4542 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2486 HOWELL LN, GILROY, CA 95020-9177 |
| Document Number | 0023912798 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 23912798 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 36 CHESTNUT PL DANVILLE CA 945064542, DANVILLE, CA 94506-4542 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2486 Howell Ln was $24,091 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Unified School District | Gilroy Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,026,051 (+2%) Land $768,483 Building $1,257,568 | |
| 2025 | $24,091.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,986,325 Land $753,415 Building $1,232,910 |
| 2023 | $23,531.00 (+1.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,909,196 Land $724,160 Building $1,185,036 |
| 2022 | $23,110.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2486 Howell Ln in Zone D, where flood risk has not been studied, though there have been 32 flood claims nearby since 1986.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone D undetermined · not studied |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 32 (1986–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 2486 Howell Ln is high, ranking above 89% of the US, with a 0.8% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 89% of the US · above 70% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.8% 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 | NEW AVENUE MUTUAL WATER COMPANY private · serves 305 people · EPA ID CA4300771 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Hankins Information Technology Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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