Santa Cruz County property record for 159 Alta Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
| Square Footage | 3,022 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 30,492 sqft (0.7 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $980,000 (2006) |
| Tax Bill | $9,652.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 045-362-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,022 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,551 sqft Gross Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 30,492 sqft (0.7 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 529 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft Deck |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 144 sqft Patio |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 ALTA DR |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-1622 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | LA SELVA ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 122300 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 045-362-01
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 ALTA DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1622 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200642849 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 01, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008610 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 159 ALTA DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1622 |
| Document Number | 0000008610 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 01, 2017 |
| Instrument | 8610 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 159 ALTA DR LA SELVA BEACH CA 950761622, LA SELVA BEACH, CA 95076-1622 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $796,828 (+2%) Land $517,938 Building $278,890 | ||
| 2025 | $9,652.00 (+13.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $781,204 (+4.04%) Land $507,782 Building $273,422 | |
| 2023 | $8,522.00 (+1.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $750,868 Land $488,064 Building $262,804 | $968,130 |
| 2022 | $8,368.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Cruz County (06087C), updated July 10, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 38% of the US · above 23% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 1,613 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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