Santa Cruz County property record for 144 Rio Boca Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 7,630 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.907 acres (39,509 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $7,500,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $64,321 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 052-301-70 |
| Primary APN | 052-301-70 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 7,630 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,293 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 39,509 sqft (0.907 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 663 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 2,436 sqft |
| Patio Area | 2,436 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 144 RIO BOCA RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SU |
| Legal Subdivision | GATEHOUSE CONDOS TR 734 |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 122300 |
144 Rio Boca Rd is owned by a company that bought it in September 2023.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2450 WATSON CT, PALO ALTO, CA 94303-3216 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202316601 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016599 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 144 RIO BOCA RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076 |
| Document Number | 0000016601 |
| Map Reference | VOL 64 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0016601 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE-COC, CHICAGO TITLE COM |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $8,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2450 WATSON CT, PALO ALTO, CA 94303-3216 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 144 Rio Boca Rd was $64,321.
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 | $4,941,900 (+2%) Land $2,861,100 Building $2,080,800 | ||
| 2025 | $64,321.00 | $4,845,000 Land $2,805,000 Building $2,040,000 | |
| 2023 | $26,772.00 (+1.14%) | $2,094,150 Land $661,738 Building $1,432,412 | $6,561,450 |
| 2022 | $26,470.00 |
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 144 Rio Boca Rd in Zone VE, a high-risk coastal flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone VE high risk · coastal, wave action |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 22.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 144 Rio Boca Rd 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
May also be available: Cruzio, GeoLinks, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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