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8540 El Matador Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020 Property Information

8540 El Matador Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 8540 El Matador Drive, Gilroy
Zip code 95020
County Santa Clara
Parcel ID 756-31-143

Sales & Tax Overview for 8540 El Matador Drive, Gilroy

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Sale date 12/15/2023
Sale price $1,100,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $13,448

Lot & Building Information for 8540 El Matador Drive, Gilroy

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 1.685
Year built 1977
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School district 67011

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Other Property Data for 8540 El Matador Drive, Gilroy

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About 8540 El Matador Drive, Gilroy

When was 8540 El Matador Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020 built?

8540 El Matador Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020 was built in 1977.

What is the assessed value of 8540 El Matador Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,122,000, the tax amount paid for 8540 El Matador Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020 is $13,532.

When was 8540 El Matador Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020 last sold and what was the last sale price?

8540 El Matador Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020 was last sold in 12/15/2023 for $1,100,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 8540 El Matador Drive, Gilroy

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/15/2023 $1,100,000
04/15/1988 $379,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 8540 El Matador Drive, Gilroy

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/15/2023 Deed of Trust 01/01/2054
12/15/2023 Grant Deed
01/09/2015 Grant Deed
01/09/2015 Affidavit of Death/Affidavit D
09/28/1992 Deed
04/15/1988 Deed
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Property Taxes for 8540 El Matador Drive, Gilroy

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $13,532
Current property tax $13,448
Market value $1,122,000

Assessment History for 8540 El Matador Drive, Gilroy

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,122,000 1.2061 $13,532 +1.63%
2024-2025 $1,100,000 1.2105 $13,316 +898.73%
2023-2024 $108,756 1.2259 $1,333 +1.80%
2022-2023 $106,624 1.2283 $1,310 +0.43%
2021-2022 $104,534 1.2477 $1,304 +1.21%

Permits for 8540 El Matador Drive, Gilroy

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Spring Academy NR Private 2-12 15 0.18
Pacific Point Christian Schools NR Private PK, K-12 351 2.82
Pacific Point Christian Schools NR Private PK, K-12 351 2.82
Luigi Aprea Elementary School 5 Public K-5 716 2.87
Rod Kelley Elementary School 5 Public K-5 707 3.53

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Spring Academy NR Private 2-12 15 0.18
Pacific Point Christian Schools NR Private PK, K-12 351 2.82
Solorsano Middle School 5 Public 6-8 780 3.67
Brownell Middle School 6 Public 6-8 747 4.33
Tru Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 4.35

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Spring Academy NR Private 2-12 15 0.18
Pacific Point Christian Schools NR Private PK, K-12 351 2.82
Christopher High School 7 Public 9-12 1,664 3.20
Mt. Madonna High School 2 Public 9-12 192 3.36
Tru Christian Academy NR Private K-12 0 4.35

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Neighbors for 8540 El Matador Drive, Gilroy

Here are the neighbors for 8540 El Matador Drive, Gilroy.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2515 Day Rd, Gilroy 10/22/2003
12450 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy 02/02/2007
6770 Redwood Retreat Rd, Gilroy 09/19/2011 $380,000
8600 El Matador Dr, Gilroy 12/04/2020
7170 Redwood Retreat Rd, Gilroy 07/01/2022 $749,000
6800 Redwood Retreat Rd, Gilroy 12/15/2016 $1,790,000
572 Summit Rd, Gilroy 04/22/2021
9295 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy 12/31/2003 $1,250,000
Parcel 756-35-039 (No address), Gilroy 07/08/2025
5105 Redwood Retreat Rd, Gilroy 07/23/2001
4831 Redwood Retreat Rd, Gilroy 09/25/2025
12455 Watsonville Rd, Gilroy 08/22/2024
7158 Redwood Retreat Rd, Gilroy 02/09/2022 $849,000
8925 El Matador Dr, Gilroy 11/23/2010
2815 Day Rd, Gilroy 11/13/2002
970 Summit Rd, Gilroy 02/07/1989 $225,000
6780 Redwood Retreat Rd, Gilroy 05/14/2007 $1,578,000
6790 Redwood Retreat Rd, Gilroy 03/14/2019 $1,620,000
2865 Day Rd, Gilroy 12/10/2012
5815 Redwood Retreat Rd, Gilroy 10/21/2011 $960,000

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