8197 Chiesa Dr, Gilroy, CA 95020 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 8197 Chiesa Dr, Gilroy, CA 95020

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,376 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size	0.177 acres (7,700 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Tax Bill	$1,212 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2026 Transfer Jul 2021 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`790-23-007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`790-23-007`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,376 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,376 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1964
Effective Year Built	Effective 1964
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Construction Type	Wood
Lot Area	7,700 sqft (0.177 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 77 ft wide
Garage Area	420 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	8197 CHIESA DR
City	GILROY
State	CA
Zip	95020-4101
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R3
Legal Description	TRACT 3412 LAS ANIMAS ESTATES BOOK 162 PAGE 16 PAGE 17 LOT 88
Legal Subdivision	LAS ANIMAS ESTATES
Legal Tract	3412
Legal Lot Number	88
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil Division	SOUTH SANTA CLARA VALLEY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1023
Census Tract	512513

Owner

8197 Chiesa Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2021.

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

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	8197 CHIESA DR, GILROY, CA 95020-4101
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Family Living Trust

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

Date	Document
Jun 29, 2026	Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer
Jul 1, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 15, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FEDERAL HSNG COMMISSIONER
Feb 15, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage AMERICAN ADVISORS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	May 13, 2021
Transfer Doc	0025014572
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2026: Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death of Trustee
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jun 29, 2026
Property Address	8197 CHIESA DR, GILROY, CA 95020-4101
Document Number	0026010663
Instrument Date	Jun 22, 2026
Instrument	202626010663
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Living Trust
Address	8197 CHIESA DR, GILROY, CA 95020-4101

July 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Recording Date	Jul 1, 2021
Property Address	8197 CHIESA DR, GILROY, CA 95020-4101
Document Number	0025014572
Map Reference	MB 62 PG 16&17
Instrument Date	May 13, 2021
Instrument	25014572
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	8197 CHIESA DR, GILROY, CA 95020-4101

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	8197 CHIESA DR, GILROY, CA 95020-4101
Document Number	0023873477
Instrument Date	Feb 15, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2018
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	8197 CHIESA DR GILROY CA 950204101, GILROY, CA 95020-4101

Mortgage

Document Number	0023873477
Date	Feb 22, 2018
Instrument	23873477

Lender

Name	FEDERAL HSNG COMMISSIONER
Address	WASHINGTON, DC 20410

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.31%

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CLARA CA
Property Address	8197 CHIESA DR, GILROY, CA 95020-4101
Document Number	0023873476
Instrument Date	Feb 15, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 2, 2018
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	8197 CHIESA DR GILROY CA 950204101, GILROY, CA 95020-4101

Mortgage

Document Number	0023873476
Date	Feb 22, 2018
Instrument	23873476

Lender

Name	AMERICAN ADVISORS
Address	ORANGE, CA 92868

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.31%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 8197 Chiesa Dr was $1,212.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$89,716 (+2%) Land $20,465 Building $69,251
2025	$1,212.00	$87,958 Land $20,064 Building $67,894
2023	$1,185.00 (+1.8%)	$84,544 Land $19,286 Building $65,258
2022	$1,164.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 8197 Chiesa Dr 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.

Wildfire

The area around 8197 Chiesa Dr 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

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	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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 659 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: AT&T, GeoLinks, Verizon.

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