Santa Cruz County property record for 16 Paulsen Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,770 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,451 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $9,062 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051-521-07 |
| Primary APN | 051-521-07 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,770 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,254 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 8,451 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 16 PAULSEN RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-1319 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 122500 |
16 Paulsen Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2014.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 PAULSEN RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1319 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200352179 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000040080 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Paulsen Rd was $9,062 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $664,793 (+2%) Land $367,852 Building $296,941 | ||
| 2025 | $9,062.00 Homeowner's exemption | $651,758 Land $360,639 Building $291,119 | |
| 2023 | $8,002.00 (+2.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $626,449 Land $346,635 Building $279,814 | $698,670 |
| 2022 | $7,800.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Paulsen Rd 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.
Wildfire risk around 16 Paulsen Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 234 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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