Welcome to 9045 Tea Tree Way a rare and exceptional opportunity to build the custom home you've always envisioned in one of Gilroy's most desirable hillside settings. This expansive lot offers a generous 34,848 square feet of gently sloping terrain, perfectly positioned to capture breathtaking views of the city of Gilroy and the rolling hills of the Santa Clara Valley below. Buildable lots of this size, in an established neighborhood with city utilities already available, are increasingly hard to find in Silicon Valley's South Bay. The property is zoned R1, served by public sewer and public water, and carries a low HOA making the path to building straightforward and accessible. Imagine designing your dream home from the ground up oriented to take full advantage of the sweeping city light and hill views, with a floor plan, finishes, and outdoor spaces tailored exactly to your lifestyle. The surrounding landscape features mature trees that frame the property with natural beauty, privacy, and a sense of peaceful seclusion all while remaining just minutes from downtown Gilroy, Hwy 101, shopping, dining, and the South Valley wine country.
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
Residential property
Individual ownership
Exterior features
Finished lot
Hillside/sloped-up terrain
R1 zoning
Home design
Single-family residential (R1)
Construction
Assessor-provided lot size
Property ID 411873
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Public utilities
HOA & community
HOA: Country Estates
HOA fee approximately $100
HOA covers road maintenance
Other
Located in an incorporated area
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Welcome to 9045 Tea Tree Way a rare and exceptional opportunity to build the custom home you've always envisioned in one of Gilroy's most desirable hillside settings. This expansive lot offers a generous 34,848 square feet of gently sloping terrain, perfectly positioned to capture breathtaking views of the city of Gilroy and the rolling hills of the Santa Clara Valley below. Buildable lots of this size, in an established neighborhood with city utilities already available, are increasingly hard to find in Silicon Valley's South Bay. The property is zoned R1, served by public sewer and public water, and carries a low HOA making the path to building straightforward and accessible. Imagine designing your dream home from the ground up oriented to take full advantage of the sweeping city light and hill views, with a floor plan, finishes, and outdoor spaces tailored exactly to your lifestyle. The surrounding landscape features mature trees that frame the property with natural beauty, privacy, and a sense of peaceful seclusion all while remaining just minutes from downtown Gilroy, Hwy 101, shopping, dining, and the South Valley wine country.
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Jun 22, 2026
Listing Removed
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Jan 12, 2026
Relisted
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Dec 22, 2025
Pending
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Aug 26, 2025
Price Changed
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Feb 27, 2025
Listed
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MLSListings #ML81317658
Oct 22, 2013
Sold
$190,000
Oct 22, 2013
Sold
$190,000
Sep 30, 2013
Pending
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May 22, 2013
Listed
$199,000
May 20, 2013
Listed
$199,000
Public Records
Apr 8, 2011
Sold
$5,662,000
Public Records
Jun 29, 2005
Sold
$20,000,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,904 (+1.6%)
$237,566
2024
$2,859 (−2.6%)
$232,908
2023
$2,934 (+1.7%)
$228,342
2022
$2,886 (+0.7%)
$223,865
2021
$2,866 (−43.1%)
$219,476
2020
$5,040 (+52.7%)
$215,173
2019
$3,302 (+25.2%)
$212,967
2018
$2,637 (−0.9%)
$208,792
2017
$2,660
$200,686
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.8 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Clara County
APN
78372023
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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
6 days above 95° expected this year, 11 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
48/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
5.4 hrs
2.5 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 9045 Tea Tree Way
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $880,000 and $1,050,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $880K to $1.1M.