An Exceptional Canvas for a Bespoke Estate! Discover a rare opportunity to create an extraordinary custom residence at 8951 Tea Tree Way. This exceptional Gilroy homesite is accompanied by architectural plans for an approximately 5,000-square-foot custom residence, complemented by thoughtfully conceived landscape plans. Substantial preliminary planning has already been completed, including an erosion/soil detail summary, tree protection documentation, and grading summaryproviding an invaluable foundation for bringing the envisioned estate to life. For the discerning buyer seeking something truly distinctive, this property offers the opportunity to shape every element of the living experiencefrom architecture and interiors to gardens and outdoor spaces. The scale of the proposed residence creates an impressive setting for gracious living, entertaining, and gathering, while the surrounding South County landscape provides a uniquely Northern California sense of place. A remarkable opportunity to transform an exceptional piece of land into a one-of-a-kind private estatewhere vision, architecture, and lifestyle converge.
Vacant landProperty Type
0.87 acresLot Size
$689,654Price/Acres
$109/moHOA Dues
Listed by Chuck Robinson•DRE #01975601• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
West Side, located between U.S. 101 and the Santa Cruz Mountains foothills, is a residential and semi-rural Gilroy neighborhood with orchard edges and hillside views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the 1st Street and Monterey Street corridor, where independent taquerias, coffee counters, and small storefronts set a steady, local pace. Craftsman bungalows and mid-century ranch homes mix with larger-lot properties near the western edge. Downtown Gilroy’s historic core sits close by, tying daily routines to walkable blocks and civic spaces. Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park and the Gilroy Center for the Arts act as cultural anchors for weekends and evenings. Trails and open space at Christmas Hill Park add a nature-forward counterpoint to the grid of older streets.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
City and city lights views
Exterior features
Chain link fencing
Sloped up grade lot
Residential use; building plans available
Home design
Individual ownership
Construction
Have building plans (development status)
Utilities
Gas available at street
Public sewer
HOA & community
Association: Gilroy Country Oaks Estates
Association fee $109
Financial info
Accepts cash or conventional financing
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
An Exceptional Canvas for a Bespoke Estate! Discover a rare opportunity to create an extraordinary custom residence at 8951 Tea Tree Way. This exceptional Gilroy homesite is accompanied by architectural plans for an approximately 5,000-square-foot custom residence, complemented by thoughtfully conceived landscape plans. Substantial preliminary planning has already been completed, including an erosion/soil detail summary, tree protection documentation, and grading summaryproviding an invaluable foundation for bringing the envisioned estate to life. For the discerning buyer seeking something truly distinctive, this property offers the opportunity to shape every element of the living experiencefrom architecture and interiors to gardens and outdoor spaces. The scale of the proposed residence creates an impressive setting for gracious living, entertaining, and gathering, while the surrounding South County landscape provides a uniquely Northern California sense of place. A remarkable opportunity to transform an exceptional piece of land into a one-of-a-kind private estatewhere vision, architecture, and lifestyle converge.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,195 (−2.8%)
$475,000
2024
$7,406 (−10.3%)
$585,000
2023
$8,254 (+63.7%)
$600,000
2022
$5,044 (+9.3%)
$660,000
2021
$4,615 (−3.4%)
$400,000
2020
$4,775 (−23.9%)
$360,000
2019
$6,272 (+55.3%)
$365,000
2018
$4,039 (−3.2%)
$480,000
2017
$4,172
$320,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
0.87 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Clara County
APN
78372034
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Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
RH
Residential Hillside District
The intent of this article is: To protect the public health, safety, and welfare in regard to hillsides and hillside development; To protect the views and vistas of surrounding hillsides, hilltops and ridge lines; To protect the natural settings and terrain of Gilroy’s hills and valleys; To coordinate with regional and county plans, and implement all city policies, guidelines, and plans pertaining to hillside development
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Public service
Educational/school
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 95° expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Gilroy, CA • 95020
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.6 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11.6 hrs
4.8 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 8951 Tea Tree Way
$597,705
$2,294 under list price of $600K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $850K to $1.3M.