163 Alta Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 163 Alta Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,870 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size0.248 acres (10,803 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,480,500 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill$19,347 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN045-362-03

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN045-362-03
Alternative APN
  • 045-362-03-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,870 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,270 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1975
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2010
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area10,803 sqft (0.248 acres)
TerrainSteep
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area400 sqft
Patio Area400 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address163 ALTA DR
CityWATSONVILLE
StateCA
Zip95076-1622
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1-9
Legal SubdivisionSAN ANDREAS RHO PRCL 25
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionWATSONVILLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3015
Census Tract122300

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address302 MAR MONTE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1640
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 3, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 3, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 26, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202130837
Prior Transfer DateNov 2, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0000044910
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJun 3, 2021
Property Address163 ALTA DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1622
Document Number0000030837
Map ReferenceVOL 28 PG 64
Instrument DateMay 27, 2021
Instrument2021-0030837
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,628.55
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address302 MAR MONTE AVE, LA SELVA BEACH, CA 95076-1640

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
Unified School DistrictPajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,634,591 (+2%) Land $1,144,214 Building $490,377
2025$19,347.00 (+12.87%)$1,602,541 (+4.04%) Land $1,121,779 Building $480,762
2023$17,141.00 (+1.77%)$1,540,313 Land $1,078,219 Building $462,094$1,397,250
2022$16,843.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimApr 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms And Flooding, Apr 1998 · 2 claims

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 65% of the US · lower than 79% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT
serves 40,962 people · EPA ID CA4410017
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 429 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Razzolink
Fixed Wireless
500 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, GeoLinks.

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