8740 Kern Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020
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OFF MARKET

8740 Kern Ave
Gilroy, CA 95020

  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,428 sqft

$1,074,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,573/mo*
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$1,074,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,573/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,428 sqft

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
2003
Living Area
2,428 sqft
Price/Sqft
$443
Parking
Garage

About this House

A Gorgeous Semi-custom Mediterranean Spanish Style home.This house comes with so many features and amenities (listed below) which are rarely found in any other homes in the market. Specifications, Features & Amenities include: Semi- Custom Built in 2003, 13 yr. old home, 2,428 sq. ft., 6,000 sq ft. lot 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms Granite kitchen counters Wrought iron features on railings, etc. Arched windows. Ceiling fans in all bedrooms. Barrel vaulted dining room ceiling Formal entrance w/ cathedral ceiling Upstairs laundry room. Walk in closet Decorative wood beams on the ceiling in entry way and family room Blue Ribbon Rod Kelley Elem. School Equipped w/ Solar Panels Built in quiet Central Vacuum system Central A/C & heat Gas Appliances:Tankless Water Heater, Gas Heat, Gas/ Electric Dryer Hook up, Gas cook top stove. Built in wired centralized alarm system Equipped with Water Softener Backyard w/ Matured Fruit Trees: Pear, Persimmon & Grafted 4 types of Apple A Must See Home!
8740 Kern Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,428 sqft single-family home built in 2003. It last sold for $450,500 on Feb 9, 2010. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,074,400, with a rent estimate of $4,162/month.

Home Details for 8740 Kern Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: Central, SolarHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum Vinyl
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master BathCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposal
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: TileExterior: StuccoGardenPatioSprinkler System
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2003Year Updated: 2003
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Spanish

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6011 sqft

Price History for 8740 Kern Ave

DatePriceEventSource
12/16/2016$738,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/20/2016$738,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/09/2010$450,500Sold
N/A
08/16/2005$780,000Sold
N/A
10/17/2003$572,000Sold
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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

Year2025
Tax$7,136
Assessment$580,985
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 8740 Kern Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
759 Maria Way, Gilroy, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$477,500
07/01/26
3
3
1,803
790 Gary St, Gilroy, CA
0.14
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$900,000
09/08/25
4
2
1,945
807 Ramona Way, Gilroy, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
06/24/26
4
2.5
2,101
777 Lawrence Dr, Gilroy, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$800,000
06/15/26
3
2
1,738
909 Welburn Ave, Gilroy, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$850,000
08/20/25
5
3
2,920
796 Gary St, Gilroy, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$875,000
12/19/25
3
2
1,708
761 Carla Way, Gilroy, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$875,000
01/14/26
4
2
1,532
930 Hoesch Way, Gilroy, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,187,000
02/05/26
5
3
2,435
770 Gary St, Gilroy, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$975,000
02/05/26
3
2
1,815
9082 Spencer Ct, Gilroy, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$920,000
08/29/25
4
2.5
1,735

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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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Frequently asked questions about 8740 Kern Ave

  • What is 8740 Kern Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 8740 Kern Ave in Gilroy, CA is $1,074,400.
  • What is the price history for 8740 Kern Ave?
    8740 Kern Ave in Gilroy, CA last sold for $450,500 in February 2010.
  • Is Gilroy a buyer's or seller's market?
    Gilroy is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Gilroy?
    The median sale price in Gilroy is $1.13M. That is down $6.17K from the prior month.
  • Does 8740 Kern Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 8740 Kern Ave in Gilroy, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 8740 Kern Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 8740 Kern Ave in Gilroy, CA has laundry facilities.