Santa Cruz County property record for 16 Gardner Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,054 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,093 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,028 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 019-263-31 |
| Primary APN | 019-263-31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,054 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,244 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 3,093 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 190 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Street Address | 16 GARDNER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-2104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | C B MAGEES SUB #1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 110504 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 GARDNER AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-2104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 26, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202135686 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000035686 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 16 GARDNER AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-2104 |
| Document Number | 0000035686 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0035686 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 GARDNER AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-2104 |
| Document Number | 0000035687 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0035687 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
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 | $555,909 (+2%) Land $406,951 Building $148,958 | ||
| 2025 | $7,028.00 (+13.19%) | $545,008 (+4.04%) Land $398,971 Building $146,037 | |
| 2023 | $6,209.00 (+1.77%) | $523,845 Land $383,479 Building $140,366 | $561,330 |
| 2022 | $6,101.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
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 616 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon, Xfinity.
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