Santa Cruz County property record for 173 Buzzard Lagoon Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,032 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 1.24 acres (54,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,991 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 107-021-13 |
| Primary APN | 107-021-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,032 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,830 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 54,276 sqft |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 798 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 417 sqft |
| Patio Area | 417 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 173 BUZZARD LAGOON RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-0134 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Description | TWP 10S RGE 01E SEC 35 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 122002 |
173 Buzzard Lagoon Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 1996.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 BUZZARD LAGOON RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0134 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 1996 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199658068 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5925 / 685 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 19, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000084776 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 173 BUZZARD LAGOON RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0134 |
| Document Number | 0000004423 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0004423 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 173 BUZZARD LAGOON RD, CORRALITOS, CA 95076-0134 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 173 Buzzard Lagoon Rd was $4,991 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $370,079 (+2%) Land $224,446 Building $145,633 | ||
| 2025 | $4,991.00 Homeowner's exemption | $362,822 Land $220,045 Building $142,777 | |
| 2023 | $4,517.00 (+2.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $348,733 Land $211,500 Building $137,233 | $743,490 |
| 2022 | $4,417.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 173 Buzzard Lagoon Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1982–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2000 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 173 Buzzard Lagoon Rd is moderate, ranking above 50% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 50% of the US · lower than 70% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
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