Santa Clara County property record for 956 Howard Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
| Square Footage | 1,890 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 9,620 sqft (0.221 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $460,000 (2009) |
| Tax Bill | $7,274.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 790-42-065 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,890 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,890 sqft 1st Floor |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Lot Area | 9,620 sqft (0.221 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 451 sqft Garage |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
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| Street Address | 956 HOWARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GILROY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95020-3955 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 7406 LOT 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 7406 |
| Legal Tract | 7406 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | SOUTH SANTA CLARA VALLEY |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 512505 |
Source: Santa Clara County records · APN 790-42-065
Assessment roll updated August 11, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 956 HOWARD AVE, GILROY, CA 95020-3955 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 09, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Sep 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 200920108592 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 12, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0016320437 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 09, 2026 |
| Property Address | 956 HOWARD AVE, GILROY, CA 95020-3955 |
| Document Number | 0026015636 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202626015636 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 06, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 956 HOWARD AVE, GILROY, CA 95020-3955 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 956 HOWARD AVE, GILROY, CA 95020-3955 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 956 HOWARD AVE, GILROY, CA 95020-3955 |
| Document Number | 0025099851 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 25099851 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10271 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 172 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2036 |
Source: Santa Clara County records · Assessment roll updated August 11, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Gilroy City |
| Unified School District | Gilroy Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,274.00 (+2.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $592,358 (+4.04%) Land $325,798 Building $266,560 |
| 2023 | $7,114.00 (+1.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $569,358 Land $313,148 Building $256,210 |
| 2022 | $6,996.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Clara County (06085C), updated January 18, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Moderate |
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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