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17 Alta Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 17 Alta Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,304 sqft · built 1966
Lot Size0.207 acres (9,017 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on Record
Last Sale$267,000 (Jun 1999)
Tax Bill$5,408 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2024 Transfer
Feb 2017 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN046-011-19

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN046-011-19
Alternative APN
  • 046-011-19-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area1,304 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,601 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1966
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1966
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area9,017 sqft (0.207 acres)
TerrainSteep
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area297 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Deck Area490 sqft
Patio Area490 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWall Unit
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address17 ALTA DR
CityWATSONVILLE
StateCA
Zip95076-1621
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1-9
Legal SubdivisionSAN ANDREAS RHO
Legal Lot Number14
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 RecordTrust Name on Record
Mailing Address17 ALTA DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1621
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 5, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 27, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
PATELCO CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 28, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 28, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number199944456
Last Transfer DateDec 13, 2023
Transfer Doc0000002159
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateFeb 5, 2024
Property Address17 ALTA DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1621
Document Number0000002159
Map ReferenceMB 33 PG 18
Instrument DateDec 13, 2023
Instrument2024-0002159
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 11, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address17 ALTA DR, LA SELVA BEACH, CA 95076-1621

February 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address17 ALTA DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1621
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000006852
DateFeb 27, 2017
Instrument2017-0006852
Lender
NamePATELCO CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressPLEASANTON, CA 94588
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term301 Months
DueMar 30, 2042
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

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 Value
2026$426,958 (+2%) Land $271,846 Building $155,112
2025$5,408.00 (+13.85%) Homeowner's exemption$418,586 (+4.04%) Land $266,515 Building $152,071
2023$4,750.00 (+1.93%) Homeowner's exemption$402,332 Land $256,166 Building $146,166
2022$4,660.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

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 59 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Razzolink
Fixed Wireless		500 / 250

May also be available: Cruzio.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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