2488 Howell Ln, Gilroy, CA 95020 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 2488 Howell Ln, Gilroy, CA 95020

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,967 sqft · built 1987
Lot Size	10 acres (436,035 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$540,000 (Oct 1995)
Tax Bill	$10,953 (2025)
Flood Zone	Zone D (undetermined)
APN	`830-17-014`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`830-17-014`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	11 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,967 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,744 sqft
2nd Floor Area	2,223 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Utility Room	Utility Room

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1987
Effective Year Built	Effective 1987
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	436,035 sqft
Garage Area	790 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2488 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 6241 GOLDEN HILL ESTATES BOOK 418 PAGE 40 PAGE 43 LOT 21
Legal Subdivision	GOLDEN HILL ESTATES
Legal Tract	6241
Legal Lot Number	21
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SOUTH SANTA CLARA VALLEY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2012
Census Tract	512402

Owner

2488 Howell Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1995.

Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	2488 HOWELL LN, GILROY, CA 95020-9177
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 20, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 20, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	199513062893
Deed Book / Page	051 / 1328
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 14, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc	0013040628
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2488 Howell Ln was $10,953 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Santa Clara County
Unified School District	Gilroy Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$915,004 (+2%) Land $381,250 Building $533,754
2025	$10,953.00 Homeowner's exemption	$897,064 Land $373,775 Building $523,289
2023	$10,696.00 (+1.85%) Homeowner's exemption	$862,232 Land $359,262 Building $502,970
2022	$10,502.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2488 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	Severe Winter Storms And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 3 claims Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud And Landslides, Jan 1997 · 3 claims Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslides, Mud Flow, Mar 1995 · 4 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 2488 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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