Santa Cruz County property record for 18 Bowen Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 828 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $141,000 (Jan 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $3,904 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 108-211-19 |
| Primary APN | 108-211-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 828 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,332 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 18 BOWEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-0606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-9 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARADISE HEIGHTS 03 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 122401 |
18 Bowen Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2014.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 BOWEN AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19947252 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5440 / 303 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 2, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002551 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18 Bowen Ave was $3,904.
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 | $261,858 (+2%) Land $171,640 Building $90,218 | ||
| 2025 | $3,904.00 | $256,723 Land $168,274 Building $88,449 | |
| 2023 | $3,522.00 (+2.35%) | $246,754 Land $161,740 Building $85,014 | $496,800 |
| 2022 | $3,441.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18 Bowen Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 2 (1996–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Storm And Flooding |
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 18 Bowen Ave is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · lower than 65% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 71 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Verizon.
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