Santa Clara County property record for 8285 Kern Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,634 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,475 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $153,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $9,632 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 790-41-014 |
| Primary APN | 790-41-014 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,634 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,634 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,475 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 470 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8285 KERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GILROY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95020-4041 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 5785 MIRA LOMA VALLEY BOOK 371 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | MIRA LOMA VALLEY |
| Legal Tract | 5785 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH SANTA CLARA VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 512505 |
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 172 LANGTON ST, B, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103-4507 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202225311002 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 15, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0025311002 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8285 KERN AVE, GILROY, CA 95020-4041 |
| Document Number | 0025311002 |
| Map Reference | MB 371 PG 2&3 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 25311002 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC, AMROCK LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 8285 KERN AVE, GILROY, CA 95020-4041 |
| Document Number | 0025311003 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 25311003 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
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 | $794,497 (+2%) Land $466,134 Building $328,363 | |
| 2025 | $9,632.00 (+2.19%) | $778,920 (+4.04%) Land $456,995 Building $321,925 |
| 2023 | $9,426.00 (+127.41%) | $748,675 Land $439,250 Building $309,425 |
| 2022 | $4,145.00 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 | 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 521 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Hankins Information Technology Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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