Santa Clara County property record for 9160 Kern Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,762 sqft · built 2024 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,872 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,024,500 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $12,625 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2024 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 790-17-003 |
| Primary APN | 790-17-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,762 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 448 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,042 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2024 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,872 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 372 ft deep x 118 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 9160 KERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GILROY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95020-7503 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3PUD |
| Legal Description | TR 10582 LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAS ANIMAS RANCH |
| Legal Tract | 10582 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 42 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH SANTA CLARA VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 512505 |
9160 Kern Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of October 20, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 9160 KERN AVE, GILROY, CA 95020-7503 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2024 | Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY LTD |
| Sep 7, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 19, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 19, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 17, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 25701162 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Property Address | 9160 KERN AVE, GILROY, CA 95020-7503 |
| Document Number | 0025701162 |
| Map Reference | MB 949 PGS 16 THROUG |
| Instrument Date | Sep 5, 2024 |
| Instrument | 25701162 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY HOMEBU, FIRST AMER TTL COMPANYHOMEBU |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 9160 KERN AVE, GILROY, CA 95020-7503 |
| Document Number | 0025701163 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Instrument | 25701163 |
| Name | DHI MORTGAGE COMPANY LTD |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 9160 KERN AVE, GILROY, CA 95020-7503 |
| Document Number | 0024019154 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 24019154 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $550.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Partnership |
| Address | 750 MENLO AVE #250 MENLO PARK CA 940254758, 250, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-4758 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9160 Kern Ave was $12,625.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,625.00 | $1,024,490 Land $512,245 Building $512,245 |
| 2023 | $1,736.00 | $134,939 Land $134,939 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 9160 Kern Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1995.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1995–2001) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2001 · rainfall accumulation |
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 9160 Kern Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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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