166 Ocean Mist, La Selva Beach (Watsonville), CA 95076 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 166 Ocean Mist, La Selva Beach, CA 95076

Property Summary

Property TypeRecreational Vacant Land
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,725 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size1 acres (43,560 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$765,000 (Dec 2008)
Tax Bill$12,097 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2020 Mortgage
Feb 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN046-231-56

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN046-231-56
Alternative APN
  • 046-231-56-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area2,725 sqft Gross Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area43,560 sqft
TerrainSteep
View / LotOcean
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area480 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area388 sqft
Patio Area388 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address166 OCEAN MIST
CityWATSONVILLE
StateCA
Zip95076-1926
Property CategoryPublic Works
Property TypePublic Works > Recreational Vacant Land
Local Zoning CodeA
Legal SubdivisionSAN ANDREAS RHO
Legal Lot Number33
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionWATSONVILLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract122300

Owner

166 Ocean Mist, recreational vacant land, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2020.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address166 OCEAN MIST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1926
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 27, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS
Feb 28, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
BAY FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 23, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 23, 2008 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 17, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200850708
Last Transfer DateFeb 24, 2020
Transfer Doc0000006992
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address166 OCEAN MIST, LA SELVA BEACH, CA 95076-1926
Document Number0000028975
Instrument DateJul 27, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2020
Title CompanyAMROCK TITLE CA INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address166 OCEAN MIST WATSONVILLE CA 950761926, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1926

Mortgage

Document Number0000028975
DateAug 3, 2020
Instrument28975
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueAug 2, 2050

February 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateFeb 28, 2020
Property Address166 OCEAN MIST, LA SELVA BEACH, CA 95076-1926
Document Number0000006992
Map ReferenceMB 50 PG 39
Instrument DateFeb 24, 2020
Instrument2020-0006992
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address166 OCEAN MIST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1926

Mortgage

Document Number0000006993
DateFeb 28, 2020
Instrument2020-0006993
Lender
NameBAY FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2050

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$1,004,845 (+2%) Land $525,409 Building $479,436
2025$12,097.00 (+13.75%)$985,143 (+4.04%) Land $515,107 Building $470,036
2023$10,635.00 (+1.81%)$946,889 Land $495,105 Building $451,784$1,139,670
2022$10,446.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 166 Ocean Mist in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1978.

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
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 16 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies16 in force
Nearby Flood Claims7 (1978–2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 7
Most Recent ClaimApr 2010 · other causes

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

Wildfire risk around 166 Ocean Mist is moderate, ranking above 50% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 50% of the US · lower than 70% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.09% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemSAN ANDREAS MUTUAL WATER CO
private · serves 392 people · EPA ID CA4400558
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead2 ppb (2022–2024)
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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Razzolink
Fixed Wireless
500 / 250

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

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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