Santa Clara County property record for 796 Carla Way, Gilroy, CA 95020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,532 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,402 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,657 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 790-19-010 |
| Primary APN | 790-19-010 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,532 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,532 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,402 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 97 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 412 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 796 CARLA WAY |
|---|---|
| City | GILROY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95020-4002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 3959 CASA LOMA ESTATES BOOK 193 PAGE 16 LOT 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASA LOMA ESTATES |
| Legal Tract | 3959 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH SANTA CLARA VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 512505 |
796 Carla Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2020.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 796 CARLA WAY, GILROY, CA 95020-4002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0024416620 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 796 CARLA WAY, GILROY, CA 95020-4002 |
| Document Number | 0024416620 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24416620 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 796 CARLA WAY GILROY CA 950204002, GILROY, CA 95020-4002 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 796 Carla Way was $5,657.
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 | $461,770 (+2%) Land $121,409 Building $340,361 | |
| 2025 | $5,657.00 | $452,717 Land $119,029 Building $333,688 |
| 2023 | $5,536.00 (+1.69%) | $435,140 Land $114,408 Building $320,732 |
| 2022 | $5,444.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 796 Carla Way in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1995.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1995–2001) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2001 · rainfall accumulation |
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 796 Carla Way is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 714 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| 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, Verizon.
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