Santa Cruz County property record for 169 Hope Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,426 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,011 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $202,500 (Jun 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $4,426 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 016-531-18 |
| Primary APN | 016-531-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,426 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,950 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,011 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 524 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 169 HOPE DR |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-3046 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | MARANATHA MDWS SUB TR #805 |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 110506 |
169 Hope Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2018.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 169 HOPE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3046 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199635747 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5867 / 490 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 2, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010963 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 169 HOPE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3046 |
| Document Number | 0000010963 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 10963 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 169 HOPE DR WATSONVILLE CA 950763046, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3046 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 169 Hope Dr was $4,426.
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 | $343,140 (+2%) Land $171,570 Building $171,570 | ||
| 2025 | $4,426.00 | $336,412 Land $168,206 Building $168,206 | |
| 2023 | $3,885.00 (+1.81%) | $323,350 Land $161,675 Building $161,675 | $727,920 |
| 2022 | $3,816.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 169 Hope Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
Wildfire risk around 169 Hope Dr 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 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% 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 415 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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 | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Xfinity.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures