956 Howard Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020
OFF MARKET

956 Howard Ave
Gilroy, CA 95020

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,890 sqft (on 9,583 acres)

$977,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,908/mo*
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$977,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 7, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,908/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,890 sqft
(on 9,583 acres)

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Description

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956 Howard Ave, Gilroy, CA 95020 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,890 sqft single-family home built in 1986. It last sold for $460,000 on Jan 23, 2009. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $977,100, with a rent estimate of $4,250/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 956 Howard Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1986Year Updated: 1986
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9583.00 acres

Price History for 956 Howard Ave

DatePriceEventSource
01/23/2009$460,000Sold
N/A
10/17/2008$429,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/24/2005$712,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Gilroy

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.14M
$20KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.6%
Price per sq ft
$518
$9MoM
Available listings
132
11MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$7,274
Assessment$592,358
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 956 Howard Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1007 Howard Ave, Gilroy, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$950,000
05/19/26
3
2
1,549
796 Gary St, Gilroy, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$875,000
12/19/25
3
2
1,708
1045 Primrose Ln, Gilroy, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$900,000
09/22/25
3
2.5
1,834
777 Lawrence Dr, Gilroy, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$800,000
06/15/26
3
2
1,738
1180 Peterson Dr, Gilroy, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
09/04/25
3
2
1,608
770 Gary St, Gilroy, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$975,000
02/05/26
3
2
1,815
8190 Westwood Dr, Gilroy, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$825,000
12/12/25
4
2
1,624
790 Gary St, Gilroy, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$900,000
09/08/25
4
2
1,945
8337 Kelton Dr, Gilroy, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$700,000
10/15/25
3
2
1,130
1239 Swaner Dr, Gilroy, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$815,000
07/30/25
3
1.5
1,130

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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

  • 64 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 59 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % 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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