Santa Cruz County property record for 173 Whiting Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,919 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 1.85 acres (80,630 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $237,000 (Jun 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $6,541 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051-042-56 |
| Primary APN | 051-042-56 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,919 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,414 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 80,630 sqft |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 495 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 222 sqft |
| Patio Area | 222 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 171 WHITING RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-1432 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Subdivision | LANDS/DAN H BRAZIL |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 122500 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 WHITING RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1432 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199441789 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5518 / 493 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 2, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000011830 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $517,211 (+2%) Land $237,519 Building $279,692 | ||
| 2025 | $6,541.00 (+13.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $507,069 (+4.04%) Land $232,862 Building $274,207 | |
| 2023 | $5,761.00 (+1.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $487,379 Land $223,819 Building $263,560 | $896,490 |
| 2022 | $5,652.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 24 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1982–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 75% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 38 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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