Santa Cruz County property record for 12 Mesa Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,013 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.073 acres (3,180 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $955,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $13,940 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 046-172-13 |
| Primary APN | 046-172-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,013 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,988 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,180 sqft (0.073 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 975 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 354 sqft |
| Patio Area | 354 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 12 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 Subdivision | SUNSET BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 74 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 122300 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 115 SHAKE TREE LN, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-2672 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 12, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201628709 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006710 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 12 MESA WAY, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-9676 |
| Document Number | 0000006710 |
| Map Reference | VOL 25 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0006710 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Living Trust |
| Address | 115 SHAKE TREE LN, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-2672 |
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 | $1,139,451 (+2%) Land $734,842 Building $404,609 | ||
| 2025 | $13,940.00 (+12.92%) | $1,117,109 (+4.04%) Land $720,434 Building $396,675 | |
| 2023 | $12,345.00 (+1.88%) | $1,073,730 Land $692,458 Building $381,272 | $1,129,050 |
| 2022 | $12,117.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
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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