Santa Clara County property record for 8961 Azara St, Gilroy, CA 95020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,739 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.218 acres (9,476 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,015,000 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $8,406 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 783-66-017 |
| Primary APN | 783-66-017 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,739 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,204 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,535 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | H-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,476 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Garage Area | 693 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Porch | None |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 8961 AZARA ST |
|---|---|
| City | GILROY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95020-8401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 9201 LOT 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 9201 COUNTRY ESTATES PH |
| Legal Tract | 9201 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH SANTA CLARA VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 512515 |
8961 Azara St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2015.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8961 AZARA ST, GILROY, CA 95020-8401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201522877507 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 8961 AZARA ST, GILROY, CA 95020-8401 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | BOSTON NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8961 AZARA ST, GILROY, CA 95020-8401 |
| Document Number | 0025149616 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 25149616 |
| Name | CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ENGLEWOOD, CO 80111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8961 Azara St was $8,406.
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 | $870,055 (+2%) Land $391,444 Building $478,611 | |
| 2025 | $8,406.00 Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $852,996 Land $383,769 Building $469,227 |
| 2023 | $10,223.00 (+1.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $819,875 Land $368,868 Building $451,007 |
| 2022 | $10,055.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 8961 Azara St 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 8961 Azara St is moderate, ranking above 67% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 42% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 169 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Hankins Information Technology Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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