Santa Clara County property record for 278 Farrell Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,444 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $7,723 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 790-12-027 |
| Primary APN | 790-12-027 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,444 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,444 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Street Address | 278 FARRELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GILROY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95020-7637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 RECORDERS BOOK 731 PAGE 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 9254 |
| Legal Tract | 9254 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH SANTA CLARA VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 512514 |
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 5144, CARMEL BY THE SEA, CA 93921-5144 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 8, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0024458297 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 278 FARRELL AVE, GILROY, CA 95020-7637 |
| Document Number | 0024458297 |
| Map Reference | MB 731 MAP 31&32 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24458297 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 5144, CARMEL, CA 93921-5144 |
| Document Number | 0024458298 |
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| Date | Apr 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24458298 |
| Name | MECHANICS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93421 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2035 |
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 | $634,402 (+6.12%) Land $54,275 Building $580,127 | |
| 2025 | $7,723.00 | |
| 2023 | $597,813 Land $51,146 Building $546,667 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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.
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.
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