Santa Cruz County property record for 10 Mesa Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,781 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,877 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $419,000 (Nov 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $8,472 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 046-172-18 |
| Primary APN | 046-172-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,781 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,168 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,877 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 387 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 214 sqft |
| Patio Area | 214 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 10 MESA WAY |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-9676 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Description | LOT 73 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET BEACH SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 73 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 122300 |
10 Mesa Way is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2022.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10 MESA WAY, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-9676 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199873202 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 31, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017404 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 10 MESA WAY, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-9676 |
| Document Number | 0000017404 |
| Map Reference | VOL 25 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0017404 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 10 MESA WAY, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-9676 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 10 Mesa Way was $8,472 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $670,018 (+2%) Land $402,012 Building $268,006 | ||
| 2025 | $8,472.00 Homeowner's exemption | $656,881 Land $394,130 Building $262,751 | |
| 2023 | $7,482.00 (+2%) Homeowner's exemption | $631,373 Land $378,825 Building $252,548 | $1,180,350 |
| 2022 | $7,335.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 10 Mesa Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 55 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 474 units insured incl. 419 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1983–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 10 Mesa Way is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SUNSET BEACH MUTUAL WATER CO private · serves 182 people · EPA ID CA4400599 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF WATSONVILLE |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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