494 5th St, Gilroy, CA 95020
OFF MARKET

494 5th St
Gilroy, CA 95020

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,304 sqft

$916,400

Trulia Estimate
as of May 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,623/mo*
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$916,400

Trulia Estimate
as of May 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,623/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,304 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Tired of cookie cutter houses on small lots? Tired of HOA dues & someone telling what you can & can't do with your house? Here's your opportunity to own a home with character & charm in a much sought after neighborhood! The "Willow Glen" of Gilroy!! Hardwood floors, dual pane windows, spacious eat-in kit, large formal dining room w/ built-in hutch, spacious living room w/ fireplace & builtin cabinets. Both bedrooms have exceptionally large closets for an older home! Bath room offers shower over tub with room to update. Spacious lot featuring large side yard to the east-ideal for ADU!
Garages off Dowdy offer opportunity to build new garages w/ living quarters above!! Small basement ideal for wine cellar! Air conditioning has been added. Sooo much potential here!! Covered stone patio/enclosure w/ small room off it-built-in bar-b-q, age & condition unknown, table & benches included in sale, washer/dryer included
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from January 04, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 494 5th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 3Types of Rooms: Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1304 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Public Utilities, Water PublicTelephone: CableTV, SatelliteDishAppliances: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven/Range, DryerDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Inside
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasAir Conditioning: Central AirHeating Fuel: Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living Room
Gas & Electric
Gas: NaturalGas, PublicUtilities
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Vinyl Linoleum, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Vinyl Linoleum, Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionFencing: Back Yard, WoodExterior: Back YardFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Detached
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1922
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: FixerParcel Number: 79918042

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $850,999

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Gilroy
School Information
Elementary School: ElRobleElementaryElementary School District: GilroyUnifiedJr High / Middle School: BrownellMiddleHigh School: GilroyHighHigh School District: GilroyUnifiedWalk Score: 79

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1304

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8712 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: CashorConventionalLoan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: ML81975536
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Susan Jacobsen 00572040, (408) 842-8251
Starritt Realtors, (408) 842-8251
Bought with: Brandon Koehne 02015418, (408) 916-6392, KW Bay Area Estates, (408) 560-9000
Source: MLSListings Inc, MLS#ML81975536

Price History for 494 5th St

DatePriceEventSource
10/30/2024$800,000Sold
MLSListings Inc #ML81975536
10/13/2024$850,999ContingentMLSListings Inc #ML81975536
09/12/2024$850,999Listed For SaleMLSListings Inc #ML81975536
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$15,833
Assessment$800,000
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Gilroy

At least 395 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

  • 74 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 69 % Say kids play outside

  • 67 % Say parking is easy

  • 63 % 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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of 2026-05-18 19:11:36 PDT. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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494 5th St, Gilroy, CA 95020 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,304 sqft single-family home built in 1922. This property is not currently available for sale. 494 5th St was last sold on Oct 30, 2024 for $800,000 (6% lower than the asking price of $850,999). The current Trulia Estimate for 494 5th St is $916,400.