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8540 Kern Avenue, Gilroy, CA 95020 - Property report

Also known as: 8540 Kern Ave

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Property type

Single Family (01)

Acreage

0.319

Sale price

$625,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
8540 Kern Ave
Gilroy, CA 95020
Zip code
95020
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Gilroy
Parcel ID
790-20-068

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/03/2003
Sale price
$625,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$10,829
Building
Property type
Single Family
Lot
Acreage
0.319
Zoning & use
Zoning
Single-Family Residential (R-1)

Area overview

Walk score
66 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
77 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
02001
Ownership

Ownership information for 8540 Kern Avenue, Gilroy, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 8540 Kern Avenue, Gilroy, CA 95020

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/03/2003 $625,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXXXXX
09/24/1999 $145,000 XXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXX X
02/27/1995 $452,000 XXXXXX XXX XXX XX XXXXXXXXXX XX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/22/2025 Deed of Trust
Request for Notice Default / Delinquency		 XXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXX XX XXX
04/22/2021 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/03/2003 Deed XXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX
07/03/2003 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX
09/24/1999 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXX X XXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXXXXX
02/27/1995 Deed XX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXX XXX
09/30/1988 Deed XXXXX, X.&X. XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 8540 Kern Avenue, Gilroy, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$10,829
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$888,604
Land value
$426,531
Building value
$462,073

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $888,604 1.2186 $10,829 +1.59%
2024-2025 $871,181 1.2235 $10,659 +0.57%
2023-2024 $854,100 1.2409 $10,599 +1.64%
2022-2023 $837,354 1.2453 $10,428 +0.40%
2021-2022 $820,936 1.2652 $10,386 +1.10%
2020-2021 $812,519 1.2643 $10,273 +0.95%
2019-2020 $796,588 1.2775 $10,176 +10.95%
2018-2019 $780,969 1.1745 $9,172 -5.45%
2017-2018 $765,657 1.2671 $9,701 +1.88%
2016-2017 $750,645 1.2686 $9,523 +6.06%
Permits

Permit information for 8540 Kern Avenue, Gilroy, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2
Landslides and liquefaction map

Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rod Kelley Elementary School 5 Public K-5 707 0.17
Pacific Point Christian Schools NR Private PK, K-12 351 0.80
Pacific Point Christian Schools NR Private PK, K-12 351 0.80
Luigi Aprea Elementary School 5 Public K-5 716 0.86
El Roble Elementary School 4 Public K-5 561 0.87
St. Mary NR Private K-8 252 0.98
Gilroy Prep School 7 Charter K-8 544 1.19
Gilroy Adult Education NR Public 0 1.38
Glen View Elementary School 4 Public K-5 487 1.62
Gilroy Special Ed Preschool NR Public 0 1.63
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Pacific Point Christian Schools NR Private PK, K-12 351 0.80
Brownell Middle School 6 Public 6-8 747 0.88
St. Mary NR Private K-8 252 0.98
Gilroy Prep School 7 Charter K-8 544 1.19
Solorsano Middle School 5 Public 6-8 780 1.33
South Valley Middle School 4 Public 6-8 735 1.38
Gilroy Adult Education NR Public 0 1.38
Gilroy Special Ed Preschool NR Public 0 1.63
Yorktown Academy NR Private K-12 7 1.69
Pacific Point Christian Schools NR Private PK-12 368 1.78
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mt. Madonna High School 2 Public 9-12 192 0.29
Pacific Point Christian Schools NR Private PK, K-12 351 0.80
Santa Clara County Rop-South School NR Public 10-12 0 1.30
Christopher High School 7 Public 9-12 1,664 1.36
Gilroy Adult Education NR Public 0 1.38
Gilroy Special Ed Preschool NR Public 0 1.63
Yorktown Academy NR Private K-12 7 1.69
Pacific Point Christian Schools NR Private PK-12 368 1.78
Gilroy High School 6 Public 9-12 1,739 1.82
Tru Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 2.72

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Neighbors for 8540 Kern Avenue, Gilroy, CA

851 Greystone CT, Gilroy 1520 Calabrese Way, Gilroy 8570 Kern Ave, Gilroy 8695 Muir Dr, Gilroy 821 Willard CT, Gilroy 850 Greystone CT, Gilroy 830 Greystone CT, Gilroy 1502 Calabrese Way, Gilroy 861 Willard CT, Gilroy 8685 Muir Dr, Gilroy 820 Greystone CT, Gilroy 905 1st St, Gilroy 880 Willard CT, Gilroy 8318 Delta Dr, Gilroy 810 Greystone CT, Gilroy 841 Willard CT, Gilroy 831 Willard CT, Gilroy 860 Greystone CT, Gilroy 8428 Delta Dr, Gilroy 8206 Delta Dr, Gilroy

Nearby ZIP codes for 8540 Kern Avenue, Gilroy, CA

95013, Santa Clara County, CA 95023, Santa Clara County, CA 95032, Santa Clara County, CA 95037, Santa Clara County, CA 95046, Santa Clara County, CA 95111, Santa Clara County, CA 95118, Santa Clara County, CA 95119, Santa Clara County, CA 95120, Santa Clara County, CA 95121, Santa Clara County, CA 95122, Santa Clara County, CA 95125, Santa Clara County, CA 95127, Santa Clara County, CA 95135, Santa Clara County, CA 95139, Santa Clara County, CA 95140, Santa Clara County, CA 95148, Santa Clara County, CA

Frequently asked questions

When was 8540 Kern Avenue, Gilroy, CA 95020 last sold and what was the sale price?

8540 Kern Avenue, Gilroy, CA 95020 was last sold on 07/03/2003 for $625,000.

What is the assessed value of 8540 Kern Avenue, Gilroy, CA 95020?

8540 Kern Avenue, Gilroy, CA 95020 is currently assessed at $888,604.

What are the property taxes for 8540 Kern Avenue, Gilroy, CA 95020?

The property taxes for 8540 Kern Avenue, Gilroy, CA 95020 total $10,828.

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