8255 Rancho Real

3,536 Sq. Ft.
$537 / Sq. Ft.
3,536
Sq. Ft.
$537
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Perched on top of a hill with views all around, this home was designed by George L. Sinclair, a prominent American architect based in the San Francisco Peninsula. This home is an example of Sinclair's mid-career work, blending his signature Spanish Revival exterior with innovative interior elements that prioritize natural light and structural honesty. The extensive use of Clerestory windows is a standout hallmark of Sinclair's "inside-out" philosophy--he believed architecture should blur boundaries...Perched on top of a hill with views all around, this home was designed by George L. Sinclair, a prominent American architect based in the San Francisco Peninsula. This home is an example of Sinclair's mid-career work, blending his signature Spanish Revival exterior with innovative interior elements that prioritize natural light and structural honesty. The extensive use of Clerestory windows is a standout hallmark of Sinclair's "inside-out" philosophy--he believed architecture should blur boundaries between indoors and outdoors. This 3-bedroom, 3.5 baths layout unfolds with an open-yet intimate ethos: a central living/dining spine flowing to a chef's kitchen. Recently renovated, this well-preserved home has timeless appeal. The kitchen and primary bath were designed and crafted by Berkeley Mills. Both are works of art, featuring mahogany in the kitchen and teak in the primary bath. The kitchen is filled with all Miele appliances. This home is made for entertainment. The floor plan is open and connected to the outdoors. Bedrooms have their own bathrooms. There is a spacious pantry and other practical storage. Included at the garage level is a wine storage room and a mechanical room for the new HVAC units. A full-house-automated standby generator is on site in case of a power outage.
  1. Listed by Christine Jones Kim • DRE #00861095 • Brokerage DRE #00861095 • Christine Jones & Associates Real Estate • 831-818-6343

Property Details for 8255 Rancho Real

MLS City Name
Gilroy
Building Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary, Custom, Spanish
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Mountains, Valley, Forest / Woods, City Lights
Cross Street
Welburn
LISTING UPDATED: 01/10/2026 04:40 PM

Property Details for 8255 Rancho Real

StatusActive
MLS #ML82030817
Days on Compass12
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1991
Lot Size1.07 AC / 46,452 SF
CountySanta Clara County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Christine Jones & Associates Real Estate, Christine Jones Kim, DRE #00861095
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Building Information for 8255 Rancho Real

Stories2Year Built1991Building Size-Lot Size1.07 AC / 46,452 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,665 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,255

Property Taxes

$1,410

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8255 Rancho Real

Features
Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Laundry Room, Library, Utility Room, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Marble, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Showers over Tubs - 2+, Stone, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Bedrooms: More than One Primary Bedroom, Walk-in Closet
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: Built-in Vacuum, High Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet
  • Communications: Cable TV, DSL
  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star HVAC, Insulation - Floor, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Sealed Crawlspace, Skylight, Thermostat Controller, Walls Insulated
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Gas Burning, Gas Starter, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Laundry: Tub / Sink, Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 3536
  • Pool: No
  • Security Features: Fire System - Sprinkler, Security Alarm
  • Special Features: None
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace, Heating - 2+ Zones
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Carport and Parking
  • Carport Min: 0
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Gate / Door Opener
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Exterior: Double Pane Windows
  • Property Condition: Other
  • Area Text: Morgan Hill / Gilroy / San Martin
  • Property Faces: East
  • Roof: Tile
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 8255
  • Street Name: Rancho Real
  • Area ID: 1
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 3536
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 35
Development Information
  • Construction Type: Cinder Block, Stucco, Wood Frame
  • Zoning Detail: RH
Location Information
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Directions: From Hwy 101, exit Leavesley. Go West. Leavesley changes to Welburn @ Monterey. Continue West. Pass Santa Teresa. Turn left at stop sign onto Rancho Real. Property is located at the end of Rancho Real in the Cul de Sac.
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 783-03-028
  • County Name: Santa Clara
  • City Name: Gilroy
  • City Postal ID: 21
  • Postal Code: 95020
  • Elementary School District: 478
  • High School District Text: Gilroy Unified
Lot Information
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Foundation: Concrete Block, Raised, Sealed Crawlspace
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: 1.07
  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Down, Surveyed, Views
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Soil: Rocky
  • Yard Grounds: BBQ Area, Deck, Dog Run / Kennel, Drought Tolerant Plants, Low Maintenance

Property History for 8255 Rancho Real

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82030817

$1,899,000
Jan 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82030817

$1,899,000
Dec 7, 2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML82010093

$1,995,000
Dec 7, 2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML82010093

$1,995,000
Jun 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82010093

$1,995,000
Jun 6, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82010093

$1,995,000
May 2, 2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81989417

$2,200,000
May 2, 2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81989417

$2,200,000
Jan 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81989417

$2,200,000
Jan 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81989417

$2,200,000
Jan 27, 2016

Sold

EBRD #ML81546003

$1,169,500
Jan 27, 2016

Sold

MLSListings #ML81546003

$1,169,500
Jan 15, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #564174946

$1,169,500

+1.9% / yr

Jan 15, 2016

Pending

MLSListings #ML81546003

Jan 15, 2016

Pending

EBRD #ML81546003

Jan 5, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81546003

$1,199,000
Jan 5, 2016

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81546003

$1,199,000
Apr 13, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #72166237

$880,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/11/2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82030817

$1,899,000
01/10/2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82030817

$1,899,000
12/07/2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML82010093

$1,995,000
12/07/2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML82010093

$1,995,000
06/06/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82010093

$1,995,000
06/06/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82010093

$1,995,000
05/02/2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML81989417

$2,200,000
05/02/2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML81989417

$2,200,000
01/05/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81989417

$2,200,000
01/05/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81989417

$2,200,000
01/27/2016

Sold

EBRD #ML81546003

$1,169,500
01/27/2016

Sold

MLSListings #ML81546003

$1,169,500
01/15/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #564174946

$1,169,500

+1.9% / yr

01/15/2016

Pending

MLSListings #ML81546003

01/15/2016

Pending

EBRD #ML81546003

01/05/2016

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81546003

$1,199,000
01/05/2016

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81546003

$1,199,000
04/13/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #72166237

$880,000

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Public Records for 8255 Rancho Real

Taxable ValueLand$553,539Additions$830,343Total$1,383,882
Tax Record2025$16,923 ($1,410 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt3,536 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,536 SqFtStories1Lot Size46,452 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1991ZoningRHCountySANTA CLARAAPN783-03-028

Schools near 8255 Rancho Real

This home is within Gilroy Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Luigi Aprea Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Brownell Middle School
Public6 to 8

Solorsano Middle School
Public6 to 8

Christopher High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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8255 Rancho Real is a single family home for sale in Gilroy, CA 95020. This property was listed for sale on January 10, 2026 by Christine Jones & Associates Real Estate, it's currently listed at $1,899,000. It has been on the market for a total of 12 days and was last sold on January 27, 2016. This listing's school district is Gilroy Unified School District. Nearby schools include Luigi Aprea Elementary School, Brownell Middle School and Solorsano Middle School. 8255 Rancho Real is a 3-bed, 4-bath, 3,536 sqft single family home built in 1991.

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