Santa Cruz County property record for 1565 el Monte Ct, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,045 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.023 acres (1,002 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $438,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,318 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2018 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 018-692-02 |
| Primary APN | 018-692-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,045 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,466 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,002 sqft (0.023 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 421 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 107 sqft |
| Patio Area | 107 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1565 EL MONTE CT |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-4114 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Subdivision | 1489 LAS BRISAS |
| Legal Lot Number | 95 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 110402 |
1565 el Monte Ct, a townhouse, is held in a trust since March 2019.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2850 PLEASANT VALLEY RD, APTOS, CA 95003-9785 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
| Apr 30, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 27, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BAY FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20195976 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012961 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1565 EL MONTE CT, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4114 |
| Document Number | 0000005976 |
| Map Reference | VOL 106 PG 32 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0005976 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 2850 PLEASANT VALLEY RD, APTOS, CA 95003-9785 |
| Document Number | 0000005977 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0005977 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1565 EL MONTE CT, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4114 |
| Document Number | 0000012961 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 12961 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 302 SAN LUIS AVE WATSONVILLE CA 950766698, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-6698 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1565 EL MONTE CT, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4114 |
| Document Number | 0000003352 |
| Map Reference | VOL106 PG32 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0003352 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1565 EL MONTE CT, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4114 |
| Document Number | 0000003353 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0003353 |
| Name | BAY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1565 el Monte Ct was $6,318.
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 | $498,370 (+2%) Land $299,022 Building $199,348 | ||
| 2025 | $6,318.00 | $488,597 Land $293,158 Building $195,439 | |
| 2023 | $5,574.00 (+1.77%) | $469,625 Land $281,775 Building $187,850 | $455,220 |
| 2022 | $5,477.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1565 el Monte Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1565 el Monte Ct has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land 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 424 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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