Santa Clara County property record for 8940 Acorn Way, Gilroy, CA 95020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,104 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.065 acres (2,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $403,000 (Jan 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $6,347 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 783-71-041 |
| Primary APN | 783-71-041 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,104 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 793 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,311 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | H-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,841 sqft (0.065 acres) |
| Garage Area | 416 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | None |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 8940 ACORN WAY |
|---|---|
| City | GILROY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95020-8245 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 9643 CARRIAGE HILLS BOOK 782 PAGE 27 PAGE 30 LOT 41 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARRIAGE HILLS |
| Legal Tract | 9643 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH SANTA CLARA VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 512515 |
8940 Acorn Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2022.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 840 LINDEN AVE, 2B, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94080-2818 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 8, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201121068066 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0025387934 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8940 ACORN WAY, GILROY, CA 95020-8245 |
| Document Number | 0025387934 |
| Map Reference | MB 782 PG 27-30 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 25387934 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 8940 ACORN WAY, GILROY, CA 95020-8245 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8940 Acorn Way was $6,347 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.6% from the year before.
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 | $526,627 (+2%) Land $196,013 Building $330,614 | |
| 2025 | $6,347.00 (+1.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $516,302 Land $192,170 Building $324,132 |
| 2024 | $6,246.00 (+0.63%) | |
| 2023 | $6,207.00 (+1.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $496,255 Land $184,708 Building $311,547 |
| 2022 | $6,104.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8940 Acorn Way in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 risk around 8940 Acorn Way is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 80% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 685 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 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: Frontier, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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