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Property Description
Welcome to 9040 El Matador Dr. A serene 3-acre retreat at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Gilroy, surrounded by nature's beauty and peaceful stillness. With panoramic views from nearly every room and five expansive decks, this home invites seamless indoor-outdoor living. Warm hardwood floors, granite slab countertops, and two fireplaces add charm inside, while the primary suite offers a jetted tub with stunning views perfect for quiet moments of relaxation. Thoughtfully designed to blend with the landscape, the property features a welcoming stone entry, an oversized 2+ car detached garage with a workshop and storage loft accessible with stairs, and expansive wooded grounds including a private shooting range. There's room to park the RV! Just minutes from town yet feeling worlds away, this one-of-a-kind property offers unmatched privacy, natural beauty, and the best of peaceful country living.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 9040 El Matador Dr
General
- Price: $1,298,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML82034177
- Updated: 3/2/2026
- Added to Site: 46 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Garden Window
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Double Sinks
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Family Room: Separate Family Room
- Kitchen: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Oven/Range
- Laundry: Inside
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking
Location
- Area: Morgan Hill / Gilroy / San Martin
- County: Santa Clara
- Cross Streets: Hecker Pass
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central AC
- Heating Type: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Standard Septic System
- Water: Shared Well
- Utility Description: Public Utilities
Structural Information
- Construction: Detached
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawlspace
- Roof: Shingle
- Square Feet: 2,529
- Year Built: 1980
Lot Features
- Property View: Hills, Mountains
- Lot Size (Acres): 3.3
- Minimum Lot Size: 143748
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 143,748
- Grounds/Landscape: Deck , Dog Run / Kennel
- Zoning: RR
- Lot Description: Hillside
Listed by Compass, Teri Fortino
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Schools
Schools serving 9040 El Matador Dr
School District:Gilroy Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Las Animas Elementary School 6550 Cimino Street, Gilroy, CA 95020 | K-5 | 5 mi |
Solorsano Middle School 7121 Grenache Way, Gilroy, CA 95020 | 6-8 | 4 mi |
Christopher High School 850 Day Road, Gilroy, CA 95020 | 9-12 | 3.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 9040 El Matador Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/02/2026
Listed
$1,298,000
50.58%
MLS
6/01/2015
Sold
$862,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 9040 El Matador Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$13,021
2%
$1,035,986
2%
2024
$12,807
1%
$1,015,673
2%
2023
$12,706
2%
$995,759
2%
2022
$12,475
1%
$976,235
2%
2021
$12,410
1%
$957,094
1%
2020
$12,253
1%
$947,281
2%
2019
$12,124
7%
$928,708
2%
2018
$11,279
-5%
$910,499
2%
2017
$11,910
2%
$892,647
2%
2016
$11,682
75%
$875,145
57%
2015
$6,690
1%
$558,492
2%
2014
$6,598
1%
$547,553
—
2013
$6,532
—
$545,080
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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9040 El Matador Dr, Gilroy, CA 95020 (MLS# ML82034177) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 9040 El Matador Dr is currently listed for $1,298,000 and was received on March 02, 2026. Want to learn more about 9040 El Matador Dr? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Gilroy? You can browse all Gilroy real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

