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8505 Kern Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020 Property Records

Santa Clara County property record for 8505 Kern Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,645 sqft · built 1986
Lot Size0.151 acres (6,586 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$4,090 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2017 Transfer
May 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN790-42-044

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN790-42-044

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,645 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,645 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1986
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1986
Architectural StyleL-Shape
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,586 sqft (0.151 acres)
Garage Area514 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address8505 KERN AVE
CityGILROY
StateCA
Zip95020-4056
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionTRACT 7406 LOT 8
Legal Tract7406
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Township / Civil DivisionSOUTH SANTA CLARA VALLEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract512505

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address8505 KERN AVE, GILROY, CA 95020-4056
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 27, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
May 3, 2017Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 14, 2004
Deed SaleSep 14, 2004
Deed Document Number200417999719
Prior Transfer DateSep 7, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc0017999719
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateDec 27, 2017
Property Address8505 KERN AVE, GILROY, CA 95020-4056
Document Number0023836033
Instrument DateDec 13, 2017
Instrument23836033
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 5, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address8505 KERN AVE GILROY CA 950204056, GILROY, CA 95020-4056

May 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSANTA CLARA CA
Recording DateMay 3, 2017
Property Address8505 KERN AVE, GILROY, CA 95020-4056
Document Number0023639917
Instrument DateApr 26, 2017
Instrument23639917
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 11, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8505 KERN AVE GILROY CA 950204056, GILROY, CA 95020-4056

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$337,720 (+2%) Land $111,259 Building $226,461
2025$4,090.00 (+2.3%) Homeowner's exemption$331,099 (+4.04%) Land $109,078 Building $222,021
2023$3,998.00 (+1.73%) Homeowner's exemption$318,244 Land $104,844 Building $213,400
2022$3,930.00

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

Flood

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

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 714 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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