Santa Cruz County property record for 119 Herman Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,909 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,975 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Aug 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 015-052-02 |
| Primary APN | 015-052-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,909 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,309 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 119 HERMAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-2919 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | MARIGOLD MDWS SUB #3 TR #766 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 110602 |
119 Herman Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2016.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 822 INGLEWOOD ST, SALINAS, CA 93906-4821 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MECHANICS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 26, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000020766 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 119 HERMAN AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-2919 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TIT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 822 INGLEWOOD ST, SALINAS, CA 93906-4821 |
| Document Number | 0000056813 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0056813 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 119 HERMAN AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-2919 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000029552 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0029552 |
| Name | MECHANICS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WATSONVILLE, CA 95076 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 119 Herman Ave was $3,975.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Municipality | Watsonville City |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $306,266 (+2%) Land $153,133 Building $153,133 | ||
| 2025 | $3,975.00 | $300,260 Land $150,130 Building $150,130 | |
| 2023 | $3,482.00 (+1.81%) | $288,602 Land $144,301 Building $144,301 | $907,290 |
| 2022 | $3,420.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 119 Herman Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 119 Herman Ave is low, with 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | CITY OF WATSONVILLE serves 65,231 people · EPA ID CA4410011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| 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 467 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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