Santa Clara County property record for 954 Ortega Cir, Gilroy, CA 95020
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,140 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,307 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 808-27-018 |
| Primary APN | 808-27-018 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,540 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,540 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,140 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 68 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 472 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 954 ORTEGA CIR |
|---|---|
| City | GILROY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95020-5314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 5616 LOT 217 |
| Legal Subdivision | CASTLEWOOD PARK |
| Legal Tract | 5616 |
| Legal Lot Number | 217 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH SANTA CLARA VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 512510 |
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 954 ORTEGA CIR, GILROY, CA 95020-5314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201221876342 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 15, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0024487513 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 954 ORTEGA CIR, GILROY, CA 95020-5314 |
| Document Number | 0024487513 |
| Map Reference | MB 356 PG 22&23 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24487513 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | ORANGE COAST TTL CO OF NOCAL |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 954 ORTEGA CIR, GILROY, CA 95020-5314 |
| Document Number | 0024487514 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24487514 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
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 | $439,603 (+2%) Land $241,780 Building $197,823 | |
| 2025 | $5,307.00 (+1.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $430,985 (+4.04%) Land $237,040 Building $193,945 |
| 2024 | $5,222.00 (+0.62%) | |
| 2023 | $5,190.00 (+1.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $414,252 Land $227,837 Building $186,415 |
| 2022 | $5,102.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 630 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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