Santa Cruz County property record for 135 Mesa Verde Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,639 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.272 acres (11,848 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $980,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $13,133 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale Oct 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051-361-03 |
| Primary APN | 051-361-03 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,639 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,064 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,848 sqft (0.272 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 425 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 110 sqft |
| Patio Area | 110 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 135 MESA VERDE DR |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-0949 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Description | TR 351 |
| Legal Subdivision | MESA VILLAGE 01 TR 351 |
| Legal Tract | 351 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 122500 |
135 Mesa Verde Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 135 MESA VERDE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0949 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Oct 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Aug 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Sep 29, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202318186 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 8, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004332 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 135 MESA VERDE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0949 |
| Document Number | 0000018186 |
| Map Reference | VOL 40 PG 13 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0018186 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,078.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 135 MESA VERDE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0949 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 135 MESA VERDE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0949 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN SW TITLE, AMERICAN COAST TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 135 MESA VERDE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0949 |
| Document Number | 0000051077 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0051077 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 135 MESA VERDE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0949 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG LENDER SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 135 MESA VERDE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0949 |
| Document Number | 0000033279 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0033279 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 135 MESA VERDE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0949 |
| Document Number | 0000038830 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 38830 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 135 MESA VERDE DR WATSONVILLE CA 950760949, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0949 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 135 Mesa Verde Dr was $13,133 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 | $1,019,592 (+2%) Land $686,664 Building $332,928 | ||
| 2025 | $13,133.00 Homeowner's exemption | $999,600 Land $673,200 Building $326,400 | |
| 2023 | $5,153.00 (+3.04%) | $356,148 Land $213,689 Building $142,459 | $855,990 |
| 2022 | $5,001.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 135 Mesa Verde Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 42 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 | 42 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 42 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, 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 135 Mesa Verde Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 253 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
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