Aspen Grove
450 East 8th Street, Gilroy, California
Community Type: Family
Property Description
Aspen Grove is an existing 24-unit farmworker housing community in Gilroy for households earning up to 80% of the area median income (AMI). The project was built in 1987 and consists of six residential buildings and one community building with a laundry room. The units range in size from two to four bedrooms and are two-story townhouses.
UPCOMING REHAB:
The scope of work prioritizes life and safety, code compliance, waterproofing, and energy and water efficiency improvements. The repairs will preserve this valuable affordable housing resource and allow the property to perform as high-quality housing for farmworker families in Gilroy in the long term. The scope of work includes:
- Replacing the exterior siding, trim, doors and windows
- Replacing and upgrading interior finishes, including lighting, flooring, walls, ceiling, cabinets, countertops and bathroom fixtures
- New mechanical, and electrical systems, including heat pump HVAC and hot water heaters
- New solar photovoltaics system
- New drought‐tolerant landscaping, water efficient irrigation, and outdoor furniture
- Repairs to sidewalks, trash area, and parking
- Adding an office and staff bathroom to the community building
Rental Information
You can obtain an application for housing by calling the property directly at (408) 848-6400. The manager can answer questions regarding apartment availability, rent, income requirements or restrictions, and how to obtain an application for housing. The list of properties that are accepting applications is updated on a monthly basis on our website. Learn more about our Application Process.
Property Details
Number of Units
24
Development Details
Year Built
1987
Architect
Rehab: Weir Andrewson Associates
General Contractor
Rehab: Buena Vista Construction
Financial Partners
USDA Farm Labor Housing Loans and California Department of Housing and Community Development Joe Serna, Jr. Farmworker Housing Grant Program
Property Management
Eden Housing Management, Inc.