Santa Cruz County property record for 149 Hope Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,426 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,360 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $379,000 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $7,228 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 016-531-13 |
| Primary APN | 016-531-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,426 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,950 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,360 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 524 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 149 HOPE DR |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-3046 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | MARANATHA MEADOWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 75 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 110506 |
149 Hope Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2016.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 149 HOPE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3046 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 26, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200125885 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000052329 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 149 Hope Dr was $7,228 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $579,396 (+2%) Land $347,538 Building $231,858 | ||
| 2025 | $7,228.00 Homeowner's exemption | $568,036 Land $340,724 Building $227,312 | |
| 2023 | $6,384.00 (+1.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $545,976 Land $327,492 Building $218,484 | $724,680 |
| 2022 | $6,271.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 149 Hope Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 149 Hope Dr is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% 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 | 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 415 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 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Xfinity.
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