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8315 Kern Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 8315 Kern Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,707 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,475 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$30,000 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill$8,163 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2018 Sale & Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN790-41-013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN790-41-013

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,707 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,707 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1977
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1977
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area7,475 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions115 ft deep x 65 ft wide
Garage Area483 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchNone

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address8315 KERN AVE
CityGILROY
StateCA
Zip95020-4039
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionTRACT 5785 MIRA LOMA VALLEY BOOK 371 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 LOT 6
Legal SubdivisionMIRA LOMA VALLEY
Legal Tract5785
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSOUTH SANTA CLARA VALLEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract512505

Owner

8315 Kern Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2018.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address8315 KERN AVE, GILROY, CA 95020-4039
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 24, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 24, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 22, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201823916593
Prior Transfer DateJul 15, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0023027130
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateApr 24, 2018
Property Address8315 KERN AVE, GILROY, CA 95020-4039
Document Number0023916593
Map ReferenceMB37 PG2&3
Instrument DateJan 25, 2018
Instrument23916593
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address8315 KERN AVE, GILROY, CA 95020-4039

Mortgage

Document Number0023916594
DateApr 24, 2018
Instrument23916594
Lender
NameFIRST TECHNOLOGY FEDERAL CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 8315 Kern Ave was $8,163.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Clara County
MunicipalityGilroy City
Unified School DistrictGilroy Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$671,501 (+2%) Land $324,445 Building $347,056
2025$8,163.00$658,335 Land $318,084 Building $340,251
2023$7,988.00 (+1.67%)$632,774 Land $305,734 Building $327,040
2022$7,857.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 8315 Kern Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimJan 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.

Wildfire

The area around 8315 Kern Ave 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 RiskNot 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 SystemCITY OF GILROY
serves 59,426 people · EPA ID CA4310004
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
Also Mapped HereSANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNitrate
resolved · Jun 2022
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 521 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: AT&T, Frontier, GeoLinks.

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