Santa Clara County property record for 9281 Thistle Way, Gilroy, CA 95020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,735 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Oct 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $7,521 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 783-21-050 |
| Primary APN | 783-21-050 |
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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 | 5,500 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | None |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 9281 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 64 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLCREST 04 |
| Legal Tract | 8708 |
| Legal Lot Number | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH SANTA CLARA VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 512516 |
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 550 GRANT CT, GILROY, CA 95020-4603 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 29, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200115918499 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 2, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0024605125 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 9281 THISTLE WAY, GILROY, CA 95020-7739 |
| Document Number | 0024605125 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24605125 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 550 GRANT CT GILROY CA 950204603, GILROY, CA 95020-4603 |
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 | $617,787 (+2%) Land $301,359 Building $316,428 | |
| 2025 | $7,521.00 (+2.19%) | $605,674 (+4.04%) Land $295,450 Building $310,224 |
| 2023 | $7,360.00 (+1.67%) | $582,157 Land $283,978 Building $298,179 |
| 2022 | $7,239.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 |
May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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