Santa Clara County property record for 7420 Dowdy St, Gilroy, CA 95020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,366 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $6,935 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 799-18-036 |
| Primary APN | 799-18-036 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,366 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 995 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 995 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 7420 DOWDY ST |
|---|---|
| City | GILROY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95020-5720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | BLK 1 PART OF LOT 19,18 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLER & LUX WESTER |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH SANTA CLARA VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 512511 |
7420 Dowdy St is held in a trust since May 2026.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3311 SWEET DR, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-5208 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200216399022 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 8, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0025989797 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Trustee |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 7420 DOWDY ST, GILROY, CA 95020-5720 |
| Document Number | 0025989797 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202625989797 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 3311 SWEET DR, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549-5208 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7420 Dowdy St was $6,935.
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 | $568,740 (+2%) Land $312,737 Building $256,003 | |
| 2025 | $6,935.00 | $557,589 Land $306,605 Building $250,984 |
| 2023 | $6,786.00 | $535,939 Land $294,700 Building $241,239 |
| 2022 | $6,786.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 7420 Dowdy St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 7420 Dowdy St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 703 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Hankins Information Technology Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks.
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