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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$1.18M

The median listing price in Gilroy, CA ZIP 95020 is $1,175,000 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$2,700/mo

The median market rent in Gilroy, CA ZIP 95020 is $2,700/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
166 days

The median days on market in Gilroy, CA ZIP 95020 is 166 days as of June 2026. The market is currently hot.

Gross rental yield
2.76%

At a median list price of $1,175,000 and a median rent of $2,700/month, the gross rental yield in Gilroy, CA ZIP 95020 is 2.76% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$1,078/mo STR · $2,700/mo LTR

In Gilroy, CA ZIP 95020, median Airbnb revenue is $1,078/month compared to median long-term rent of $2,700/month as of June 2026.

Gilroy, CA 95020 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 95020

Report Date: June 2026

Market Temperature:
HOT

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
218
Active Listings
62
Sold Properties
156

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$1,175,000
Median Sold Price
$1,198,000
Median Price per Sqft
$505/sqft

The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$2,700

Note: The relationship between property values and rental rates reflects different market dynamics. Higher-priced properties may have lower rental yields due to factors such as luxury market positioning, owner-occupancy preferences, or long-term appreciation strategies rather than immediate rental income maximization.


Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.80%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
166
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Hot market indicates strong buyer demand with limited inventory, typically characterized by rising prices, quick sales (low days on market), and inventory levels below historical averages.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
hot
Rent YoY Trend
flat
Interest Rate Pressure
elevated

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Gilroy, CA are averaging 6.6%, reflecting a stable but elevated interest rate environment for property owners in this market compared to early 2026 levels.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The primary indicator of market value is the 1,198,000 median sold price, which represents the most recent transaction-level evidence of pricing strength in Gilroy and supports a modest upward pricing trend in the area.
  2. Despite a seller-leaning market temperature described as hot, the relatively long median days on market of 166 suggests slower transaction velocity and potential pricing friction for some listings, which may require sellers to be strategically priced or to offer concessions to close deals.
  3. The 1,175,000 median listing price sits close to the median sold price, indicating limited listing-to-sale price divergence and that listing expectations are largely aligned with achieved transaction values in current conditions.
  4. Interest rate pressure remains a constraining factor: current mortgage conditions are described as elevated and average 30-year fixed rates around 6.6% appear alongside a flat rent year-over-year trend and a median market rent of 2,700, which together suggest affordability constraints for buyers while rental demand shows limited upside in the near term.

Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

9781 Linnet Ct, Gilroy, CA 95020
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

5 beds3 baths3,012 sqft
$5,360,000
Apr 1, 2026
$1,780/sqft/sqft
9539 Via Del Cielo, Gilroy, CA 95020
Premium

Sold above market average

4 beds3.5 baths4,164 sqft
$2,830,000
May 1, 2026
$680/sqft/sqft
83 days on market
2525 Bridle Path Dr, Gilroy, CA 95020
Premium

Sold above market average

5 beds4.5 baths4,207 sqft
$2,350,000
May 1, 2026
$559/sqft/sqft
349 days on market
7609 Santa Paula Dr, Gilroy, CA 95020
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds2 baths3,015 sqft
$1,125,000
May 1, 2026
$373/sqft/sqft
129 days on market
5482 Mesa Rd, Gilroy, CA 95020
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds2 baths1,900 sqft
$1,121,000
May 1, 2026
$590/sqft/sqft
9130 Rancho Hills Dr, Gilroy, CA 95020
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

3 beds2.5 baths1,974 sqft
$1,115,000
Mar 1, 2026
$565/sqft/sqft
110 days on market
726 La Paloma Way, Gilroy, CA 95020
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds2 baths1,315 sqft
$500,000
Apr 1, 2026
$380/sqft/sqft
759 Maria Way, Gilroy, CA 95020
Value

Sold below market average

3 beds2.5 baths1,803 sqft
$350,000
Apr 1, 2026
$194/sqft/sqft

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

-$4,527/mo
95020 Avg Rent
95020 Cost to Own
Rent$2,700
Own$7,227

20% down, 6.53% rate, 0.8% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

95020 Avg nightly rate
95020 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$124/night
Occupancy106 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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