2490 Howell Ln, Gilroy, CA 95020
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2490 Howell Ln
Gilroy, CA 95020

  • 5 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 7,020 sqft (on 19.82 acres)
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
7,020 sqft
(on 19.82 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1998
Lot Size
19.82 acres
Living Area
7,020 sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

This 20 acre fenced estate beckons your family and friends to join you for a day of swimming, BBQ, tennis or just strolling the almost 4 acres of landscaped grounds. Elegant and spacious, this home has plentiful room for guests with 3 master-like bedrooms. The bucolic setting offers peace, elegance and tranquility. Enjoy views from every room. An expansive game/rec room might also be converted to a theater room. Up the hill from the home, enjoy the beach-entry pool, pergolas, BBQ area, tennis court and an extensive pergola-covered party area equipped with lighting and electricity for entertaining. Ideally located at the end of Howell Lane, experience the ultimate in privacy and serenity. A separate gate allows for access and additional parking behind the home and yard.
2490 Howell Ln, Gilroy, CA 95020 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 7,020 sqft single-family home built in 1998. It last sold for $2,150,000 on Jun 27, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $8,255/month.

Home Details for 2490 Howell Ln

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Slate
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Hot Tub or Spa

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Composition, SlateExterior: Stone, Stucco
Pool
Pool
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1998Year Updated: 1998
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 19.82 acres

Building

Fitness & Sports
Tennis Court

Price History for 2490 Howell Ln

DatePriceEventSource
06/27/2018$2,150,000Sold
MLSListings Inc #ML81691955
05/25/2018$2,265,000PendingAgent Provided
02/09/2018$2,265,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/20/2017$2,298,800ListingRemovedAgent Provided
07/08/2017$2,298,800Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/19/2016$2,095,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/26/2015$2,095,000PendingAgent Provided
09/30/2014$2,095,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/22/2014$1,949,950ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/16/2014$1,949,950PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/10/2013$1,995,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/31/2013$2,449,400Sold
N/A
07/28/2013$2,088,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/20/2013$2,125,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/10/2013$2,225,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/02/2012$2,198,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/03/2012$2,198,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/15/2012$2,348,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/15/2011$2,495,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/06/2011$2,495,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/31/2007$2,449,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Gilroy

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.13M
$6.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.3%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$526
$9MoM
Available listings
128
4MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2015
Tax$22,840
Assessment$1,925,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2490 Howell Ln

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2525 Bridle Path Dr, Gilroy, CA
0.54
Single-Family Home
$2,350,000
03/03/26
5
4.5
4,207
9540 Via Del Oro, Gilroy, CA
1.21
Single-Family Home
$3,225,000
05/22/26
4
4.5
5,250
9539 Via Del Cielo, Gilroy, CA
1.28
Single-Family Home
$2,830,000
04/20/26
5
4.5
4,489
10740 New Ave, Gilroy, CA
1.04
Single-Family Home
$1,655,000
07/30/26
4
3
2,432
11700 Foothill Ave, Gilroy, CA
1.45
Single-Family Home
$2,500,000
08/21/25
2
3
2,097
2025 Jeanie Ln, Gilroy, CA
1.25
Single-Family Home
$1,550,000
07/22/26
4
2.5
2,094
2017 Gypsy Ave, San Martin, CA
1.45
Single-Family Home
$2,075,000
08/15/25
4
2.5
2,226
10500 Travis Ct, Gilroy, CA
1.21
Single-Family Home
$1,745,000
02/24/26
3
2
2,150
9508 Sugarbabe Dr, Gilroy, CA
1.72
Single-Family Home
$2,200,000
05/26/26
4
3
2,937
1955A Church Ave, San Martin, CA
1.46
Single-Family Home
$1,515,000
10/22/25
4
3
1,860

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Gilroy

At least 396 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say car is needed

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 69 % Say kids play outside

  • 67 % Say parking is easy

  • 64 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 59 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 48 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 42 % Say there's wildlife

  • 40 % Say there are community events

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  • Juan ramon
    "It’s a good place to live and walk your dogs and go out for Max with your kids. Safe neighborhood. Never heard anything bad. Happened around here. At least in the time I’ve been here Thirty years."
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  • Gwen Castaneda
    "There is a big off leash dog park at Las Animas Park. There’s lots of space for dog walking. I see a lot of dog owners."
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  • Jasmine Poso
    "I grew up in Gilroy and it feels like home. I wouldn’t move anywhere else if I had the choice to. It’s not too small and not too big "
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  • GCV 4-year resident
    "It has everything - great restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, coffee shops, outlet stores and more! It is close to beaches, trails, parks, camp sites. Schools, churches, hospitals and markets are close by. There’s a cinema, golf course, theme park, art center and Caltrain station. You will feel welcome when you move in."
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  • Xtlopez
    "Love it here done deal best neighborhood anyone could ask for access to parks and downtown access to"
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  • Jeffrey S.
    "Good new dog park with a friendly dog community. Good walking paths and trails. Short distance to Santa Cruz. "
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  • Harry.alto
    "We have Gilroy garlic festival and July 4th courtyard parties.. we have really good bike paths and decent enough parks"
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  • Tdaughtry2
    "Great, safe neighborhood for kids. Friendly people. Well maintained homes and yards. Quiet/peaceful. "
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  • Stacey A.
    "It’s quiet and more secluded, but the Main Street is busy especially in the summer. There is commuter and farm traffic as well. "
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  • Wallerjasmine_r
    "It takes me 45 min (with traffic) to get to work located in Cupertino. "
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  • Smlove5108
    "Great schools quiet neighborhoods lots of outdoor activities for kids parks, trails, creeks, lakes. "
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  • Pburke58
    "I work from home, but the traffic is getting worse each year, people are moving out further and further from San Jose."
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  • Pburke58
    "Small town feel, up and coming downtown. Weather is fantastic with Pacific Ocean influences. Lots of community functions, people are friendly and support the community "
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  • Rosalind Q.
    "I’ve only lived in this area for a year and I feel safe and it has a lot of things to do for all ages."
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  • Melissa M.
    "If your dog bites the post mail person your address will not receive mail anymore and you will have to get a P.O. Box. "
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  • Angelina Y.
    "there is activities at the library for the children like movie night or arts and crafts. we also have an annual garlic festival "
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  • Marsha H.
    "Public transport is not great and my commute in to Bay Area is getting worse. They just cancelled one CalTrain "
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  • Crystalgdelacruz
    "I take the CalTrain into Palo Alto everyday. Commuting is required and not many job opportunities in Gilroy to combat cost of living "
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  • Deborah T.
    "Depends on where and when the commute is. There are windows during the peak commuting hours that allow reasonable commute times into central Silicon Valley. The Peninsula and the East Bay are over an hour, as is San Francisco. "
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  • Terri M.
    "Morgan hill is safer and nicer than Gilroy. I grew up in Gilroy and there are a few parks and there is the Gilroy Outlets if you enjoy shopping."
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  • Evelyn H.
    "I love living in gilroy my neighborhood is safe. My daughters school is close to home and the neighbors are friendly."
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  • Angel M.
    "Walking distance to downtown. Friendly neighbors. Really close to police department if ever you don’t feel safe. "
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  • Ziad H.
    "Friendly , good neighborhood; pet friendly; kids friendly park; walk way path; clean; landscaping very well maintained."
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  • Terri M.
    "Traffic here is terrible. To get to south San Jose with to traffic is about 20 minutes. But with traffic is 48 minutes."
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  • Emily M.
    "Lots of dog walking and dog parks. It's a great place to own a dog. There are also a lot of hiking spots. "
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  • Peter N.
    "this is an amazing family neighborhood, everyone is super friendly and waves when the walk or drive by. perfect for young families to start their future"
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  • Arunav S.
    "Great new park, new construction houses, great wineries close by, accessible highways, well balanced demographic and ethnic base. Schools nearby including some good private and charter schools. Police is active and responsive, strong fire response system. Many new public amenities under development so great time to get in."
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  • Crystalgdelacruz
    "It’s a wonderful neighborhood surrounded by farmland where people are actually kind wherever you go. The only caveat is how fast people drive! Have to learn how drive defensively around here "
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  • Stephanie R.
    "Love the area as a dog owner. Plenty of parks to walk. Safe place to walk and be outdoors. Large side walks."
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  • Megan W.
    "We need a better downtown. I'd prefer more upscaled restaurants and less fast food joints. I like the parks and community events. "
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  • Megan W.
    "Lots to do outdoors. From hiking to taking a short drive to the beach. Plenty of great parks. Downtown NEEDS a face lift. Most go to Morgan Hill for a good place to eat and entertainment."
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  • Tresmmichel
    "People are nice and respectful. The Mexican food is always awesome and everything is 10 minutes away from home"
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  • Tresmmichel
    "The events are relaxed and always full with music, people is kind I believe because of their Latin origins. "
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  • Missbeltran
    "Block parties. Gilroy garlic festival. Summer downtown events. Wine tasting in the neighboring wineries. Dog parks. "
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  • Martinezisela1983
    "I feel safe..in this area .. neighbors watch for each other... specially when we noticed outsider's .."
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  • Veronica N.
    "The Annual Garlic Festival is a must for residents and visitors. We also have parades and holiday decorations throughout the city."
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  • David M.
    "Traffic noise from Pacheco Pass Hwy and cattle manure odor, ragged fruit stands and roadside road-kill many days old, the buzzards and crows don't care to clean up the carrion, so they are not too hungry. "
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  • Gonzalezjackie2003
    "I have lived here for a couple of years and I love how no one really bothers you out here it’s small so you can get around easily well at least in my part"
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