Santa Clara County property record for 8555 Kern Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,549 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,200 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 790-42-039 |
| Primary APN | 790-42-039 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,549 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,549 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 495 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8555 KERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GILROY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95020-4056 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 7406 LOT 3 |
| Legal Tract | 7406 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH SANTA CLARA VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 512505 |
8555 Kern Ave is held in a trust since July 2014.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 10, MORGAN HILL, CA 95038-0010 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0022672184 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8555 Kern Ave was $3,200.
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 | $256,106 (+2%) Land $91,385 Building $164,721 | |
| 2025 | $3,200.00 | $251,086 Land $89,594 Building $161,492 |
| 2023 | $3,131.00 (+1.72%) | $241,338 Land $86,116 Building $155,222 |
| 2022 | $3,078.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8555 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 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.
The area around 8555 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 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.
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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