Best Realtors in Gilroy, CA (2026 Guide)
By Matthew Martinez
Gilroy is the southernmost city in Santa Clara County, home to about 59,000 people where US 101 and Highway 152 meet and the valley opens toward San Benito County. The city mixes a historic downtown, decades of subdivisions on the valley floor and newer neighborhoods on its west and east sides, with farmland and rural parcels just outside town.
This guide is published by Diamond Real Estate Group, one of the brokerages listed. Our broker is listed first; other agents are in alphabetical order. The order is not a ranking, and inclusion is not an endorsement.
How we chose the agents in this guide
Each agent below met three checks in October 2026:
- A current California license. We opened each agent’s record on the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) public lookup and confirmed the name, license type (salesperson or broker) and a "Licensed" status, with a responsible broker or broker-associate affiliation that matches the brokerage the agent works under.
- A named brokerage. Each agent’s DRE record shows the brokerage they work under.
- A public page tied to Gilroy. We opened a brokerage office roster that places the agent in a Gilroy office, or an MLS profile that lists Gilroy’s ZIP code, 95020, as an area served.
We did not rank agents, and we did not consider sales volume, reviews or awards. Licenses and affiliations change, so check the license yourself before you sign anything, and interview more than one agent.
Gilroy housing in numbers
| Census measure (ACS 2024 5-year) | Gilroy |
|---|---|
| Population | 59,004 |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $1,027,400 (±$26,941) |
| Median household income | $133,107 (±$9,176) |
| Persons per household | 3.3 |
| Median age | 37 |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.3 minutes |
| Housing units | 18,054 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, as presented by Census Reporter. These are survey estimates with margins of error, not current sale prices.
Gilroy’s estimated median value is lower than Santa Clara County’s as a whole, and the city’s housing ranges from older homes near downtown to newer planned neighborhoods and semi-rural lots on the edges. Ask agents for recent closed sales of the property type you want, not a citywide figure.
Downtown, the west side and the rural edge
Downtown Gilroy runs along Monterey Road, near the Caltrain station at the south end of the line. Neighborhoods west of downtown toward the foothills include many newer subdivisions, some with homeowners associations, while east-side neighborhoods sit closer to US 101. Beyond the city edge, unincorporated parcels follow County zoning and often rely on wells and septic systems. For more on the city, see our Gilroy real estate guide, neighborhood comparison and inspection and insurance planning.
Costs and rules specific to a Gilroy purchase
- Transfer tax. The Santa Clara County Ordinance Code, Division A30, Chapter III sets the county tax at 55 cents per $500 of value ($1.10 per $1,000), and section A30-40 credits a conforming city tax set at half that rate against the county’s. At the county rate, a $1,027,400 sale would carry about $1,130. A few charter cities in the county, including San Jose, add their own taxes, so confirm the total on your escrow estimate. Our California transfer tax guide explains who usually pays.
- Urban growth boundary. Gilroy’s November 2016 Measure H asked voters to set an urban growth boundary in the General Plan through 2040, with land outside it designated open space and most urban development there limited. If you are paying for development potential on land near the city edge, ask City Planning where the line falls.
- City or County. Some Gilroy-addressed properties are in unincorporated Santa Clara County, where County zoning, wells and septic permits apply.
- HOAs and assessments. Newer neighborhoods can carry HOA dues or special taxes on the property tax bill; ask for both before you write an offer, and see our HOA and assessment costs page.
- Hazards. Read the natural hazard disclosure report and check the State Fire Marshal’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps for foothill properties; in a High or Very High zone, see our AB 38 guide.
Gilroy agents with verified licenses
Matthew Martinez, Diamond Real Estate Group (publisher of this guide)
Matthew Martinez is the Founder, CEO and Managing Broker of Diamond Real Estate Group. He is based in Sonoma County; contact him to discuss a purchase or sale in Gilroy. Contact Matthew · Broker #01869679 · Diamond Group Estates Inc DBA Diamond Real Estate Group, DRE #02163490
| Agent | Brokerage | License | Areas named on profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Ayala | Intero Real Estate Services, Morgan Hill | Salesperson #01379683 | ZIP codes for Gilroy, Morgan Hill, San Martin and Hollister |
| Brad Carlson | Coldwell Banker Realty, Gilroy | Broker #01246887 | Gilroy office |
| Gabriel Deleon | Coldwell Banker Realty, Gilroy | Salesperson #01947292 | Gilroy office |
| Teri Fortino | Compass, Morgan Hill | Salesperson #01061765 | ZIP codes for Gilroy, Morgan Hill and south San Jose |
| Anna Montes | Coldwell Banker Realty, Gilroy | Salesperson #01364078 | Gilroy office |
| Kevin Trenberth | Coldwell Banker Realty, Gilroy | Salesperson #01459652 | Gilroy office |
| Chris Wheeler (licensed as Christine Kennedy Wheeler) | Coldwell Banker Realty, Gilroy | Salesperson #01889347 | Gilroy office |
On the DRE record, Coldwell Banker Realty agents are licensed under NRT West, Inc. (DRE #01908304), Intero agents under Intero Real Estate Services Inc (DRE #01354442), and Compass agents under Compass California II, Inc. (DRE #01527235). Coldwell Banker agents appear on the Gilroy office roster. For more agents across the county, see our Santa Clara County agents guide.
How to vet a Gilroy agent
- Ask for sales near the home you want. Downtown, west-side subdivisions and rural parcels price differently; ask for comparable closed sales.
- Confirm the jurisdiction. Ask how the agent checks whether a parcel is in the city, and where it sits relative to the urban growth boundary.
- Ask about wells, septic and acreage. For rural properties, ask which water, septic and well inspections they usually order.
- Ask for HOA and special tax details. For newer neighborhoods, ask for HOA budgets and the property tax bill early.
- Check the commute options. Many residents drive US 101; compare that with the Caltrain schedule from the Gilroy station.
- Check the license yourself. Confirm a "Licensed" status with a current broker on the DRE lookup.
Gilroy questions we hear
Is there a city transfer tax in Gilroy?
State law sets the county documentary transfer tax at $1.10 per $1,000, and a city tax under that law is credited against it. Your escrow estimate will show the exact lines for your parcel.
What is Gilroy’s urban growth boundary?
Measure H, on the November 2016 ballot, proposed a boundary in the General Plan through 2040 that limits most urban development outside it. Ask City Planning about a specific parcel.
What is the median home value in Gilroy?
Census estimates put the median owner-occupied value at about $1,027,400 for 2020–2024. Ask an agent for recent sales of similar homes.
Do the agents in this guide all work from Gilroy offices?
No. Five work from the Coldwell Banker Realty office in Gilroy; two work from Morgan Hill offices and list Gilroy’s ZIP code as an area served.
Is the agent order a ranking?
No. Our broker is listed first because we publish the guide; everyone else is alphabetical by last name.
Sources & notes
- California DRE public license lookup (individual records linked in the table)
- Census Reporter, Gilroy profile (ACS 2024 5-year)
- Santa Clara County Ordinance Code, Division A30, Chapter III, Real Property Transfer Tax (county rate of $0.55 per $500; section A30-40 credit for a conforming half-rate city tax)
- California Attorney General Opinion 06-1009 (documentary transfer tax and city credit)
- City of San José, Measure E real property transfer tax
- Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters, Measure H ballot materials (November 8, 2016)
- CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones
- Coldwell Banker Realty Gilroy office roster and MLSListings agent profiles, linked in the table
- License records checked October 2026 on the California DRE public lookup. Last reviewed October 2026 by Matthew Martinez.
Nearby agent guides: Morgan Hill
Related: Gilroy real estate guide · Gilroy home valuation · Santa Clara County agents guide · 20 tips for choosing a real estate agent
License-status update: the linked California DRE public records were checked November 2, 2026 and showed "Licensed." Public profile research retains the dates stated above. Names on DRE records may differ from public profile names; verify status and brokerage before selecting an agent.
