Santa Clara County property record for 9251 Thistle Way, Gilroy, CA 95020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,735 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,445 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $525,000 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $8,459 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Transfer Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 783-21-053 |
| Primary APN | 783-21-053 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,735 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 916 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 819 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | H-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,445 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | None |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 9251 THISTLE WAY |
|---|---|
| City | GILROY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95020-7739 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 8708 HILLCREST IV BOOK 662 PAGE 32 PAGE 37 LOT 61 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLCREST 04 |
| Legal Tract | 8708 |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH SANTA CLARA VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 512516 |
9251 Thistle Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2009.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9251 THISTLE WAY, GILROY, CA 95020-7739 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ARVEST BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200819835116 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 11, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0020547741 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 9251 THISTLE WAY, GILROY, CA 95020-7739 |
| Document Number | 0025527989 |
| Map Reference | MB 662 PG 32-37 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 25527989 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 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 | Living Trust |
| Address | 9251 THISTLE WAY, GILROY, CA 95020-7739 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 9251 THISTLE WAY, GILROY, CA 95020-7739 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ORANGE COAST TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0024492525 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24492525 |
| Name | ARVEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LOWELL, AR 72745 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2030 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9251 Thistle Way was $8,459 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $703,372 (+2%) Land $368,435 Building $334,937 | |
| 2025 | $8,459.00 Homeowner's exemption | $689,581 Land $361,211 Building $328,370 |
| 2023 | $8,274.00 (+1.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $662,806 Land $347,186 Building $315,620 |
| 2022 | $8,137.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 9251 Thistle 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 9251 Thistle Way is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · lower than 70% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 |
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