Santa Cruz County property record for 161 Sonoma St, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,783 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,536 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $490,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $7,210 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 016-094-13 |
| Primary APN | 016-094-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,783 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,203 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,536 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 161 SONOMA ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-3137 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA VISTA 02 TR 108 |
| Legal Lot Number | 112 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 110503 |
161 Sonoma St is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2023.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 VISTA ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-2923 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20235323 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005323 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 161 SONOMA ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3137 |
| Document Number | 0000005323 |
| Map Reference | VOL 30 PG 9 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0005323 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $539.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 79 VISTA ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-2923 |
| Document Number | 0000005324 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0005324 |
| Name | MASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Sonoma St was $7,210.
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 | $570,805 (+2%) Land $362,875 Building $207,930 | ||
| 2025 | $7,210.00 | $559,612 Land $355,760 Building $203,852 | |
| 2023 | $2,217.00 (+1.84%) | $179,461 Land $79,424 Building $100,037 | $432,720 |
| 2022 | $2,177.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 161 Sonoma St 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 161 Sonoma St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 512 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 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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