Santa Cruz County property record for 135 Barbara Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,905 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,200 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 049-202-03 |
| Primary APN | 049-202-03 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,905 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,375 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 470 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 135 BARBARA WAY |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-1001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGEWOOD ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 110700 |
135 Barbara Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2022.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 135 BARBARA WAY, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20228383 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000050687 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 135 BARBARA WAY, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1001 |
| Document Number | 0000008383 |
| Map Reference | MB 50 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0008383 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $330.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 135 BARBARA WAY, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1001 |
| Document Number | 0000008384 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0008384 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Number | 0000009601 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0009601 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 135 Barbara Way was $5,200 with a homeowner's exemption, up 10.5% from the year before.
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 | $328,241 (+2%) Land $157,824 Building $170,417 | ||
| 2025 | $5,200.00 (+10.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $321,806 Land $154,730 Building $167,076 | |
| 2024 | $4,706.00 (+2.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,570.00 (+3.25%) | $309,310 Land $148,722 Building $160,588 | $374,400 |
| 2022 | $4,426.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 135 Barbara Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1982–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 135 Barbara Way is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 282 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 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 | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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