San Benito County property record for 4444 John Smith Rd, Hollister, CA 95023
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 254 acres (11,073,823 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,850,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $24,939 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale Apr 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 022-130-002-000 |
| Primary APN | 022-130-002-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 11,073,823 sqft |
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| Old Parcel Number | 022-13-0-002 |
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| Street Address | 4444 JOHN SMITH RD |
| City | HOLLISTER |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95023 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | 4444 JOHN SMITH RD |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA ANA & QUIEN SABE RANCH |
| Jurisdiction | SAN BENITO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | HOLLISTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 802 |
4444 John Smith Rd, an agricultural property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2020.
Source: San Benito County records, as of August 10, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 9, HOLLISTER, CA 95024-0009 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Oct 8, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit AMERICAN AGCREDIT FLCA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202012837 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 28, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012349 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN BENITO CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 4444 JOHN SMITH RD, HOLLISTER, CA 95023 |
| Document Number | 0000012837 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 12837 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,235.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Limited Partnership |
| Address | PO BOX 9 HOLLISTER CA 950240009, HOLLISTER, CA 95024-0009 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SAN BENITO CA |
| Property Address | 4444 JOHN SMITH RD, HOLLISTER, CA 95023 |
| Document Number | 0000006680 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1171 LOS VIBORAS RD HOLLISTER CA 950239471, HOLLISTER, CA 95023-9471 |
| Document Number | 0000006680 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6680 |
| Name | AMERICAN AGCREDIT FLCA |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | 924 E BLANCO RD, SALINAS, CA 93901-4419 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 4444 John Smith Rd was $24,939.
Source: San Benito County assessment roll, as of August 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Benito County |
| Secondary School District | San Benito High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Tres Pinos Union Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $697,525 (-69.41%) Land $582,421 Building $115,104 | |
| 2025 | $24,939.00 Additional exemption filed | $2,280,569 Land $2,167,721 Building $112,848 |
| 2023 | $29,126.00 (-0.09%) Additional exemption filed | $2,646,866 Land $2,538,399 Building $108,467 |
| 2022 | $29,152.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 4444 John Smith Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 19, 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 |
| 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 4444 John Smith Rd is high, ranking above 78% of the US, with a 0.6% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 78% of the US · above 54% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.6% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| Hankins Information Technology Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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