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18 E 5th St, Watsonville, CA 95076 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 18 E 5th St, Watsonville, CA 95076 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Store, Retail Outlet
Year BuiltBuilt 1944
Square Footage1,007 sqft Gross Area
Lot Size9,017 sqft (0.207 acres)
Tax Bill$6,086.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN018-241-02
Alternative APN
  • 018-241-02-000

Interior

Building Area1,007 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,007 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1944
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1944
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Fire Resistance ClassBuildings having exterior walls built of a non-combustible material such as brick, concrete, block or poured concrete. Interior partitions and roof structure are built of combustible materials. Floor may be concrete or wood frame.
Lot Area9,017 sqft (0.207 acres)
Total Buildings2 Total Buildings

Utilities and HVAC

SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address18 E 5TH ST
CityWATSONVILLE
StateCA
Zip95076-4350
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Retail > Store, Retail Outlet
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Minor Civil DivisionWATSONVILLE
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2005
Census Tract110302

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 018-241-02

Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address6 CARLENE CT, FREEDOM, CA 95019-2716
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingSole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 12, 2025Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim Document
Jan 08, 2019Affidavit of Death, Transfer
Jan 08, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim Document

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last Transfer DateDec 28, 2018
Transfer Doc0000000480
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

August 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateAug 12, 2025
Property Address18 E 5TH ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4350
Document Number0000016775
Instrument DateAug 01, 2025
Instrument2025-0016775
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 26, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6 CARLENE CT, FREEDOM, CA 95019-2716

January 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJan 08, 2019
Property Address18 E 5TH ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4350
Document Number0000000478
Instrument DateDec 28, 2018
Instrument478
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 25, 2019

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address133 ANDERSON DR WATSONVILLE CA 950762204, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-2204

January 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJan 08, 2019
Property Address18 E 5TH ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4350
Document Number0000000480
Instrument DateDec 28, 2018
Instrument480
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 25, 2019

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address133 ANDERSON DR WATSONVILLE CA 950762204, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-2204

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
MunicipalityWatsonville City
Unified School DistrictPajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$475,191 (+2%) Land $344,273 Building $130,918
2025$6,086.00 (+11.63%)$465,874 (+516.5%) Land $337,523 Building $128,351
2024$5,452.00 (+417.76%)
2023$1,053.00 (+2.03%)$75,567 Land $48,832 Building $26,735
2022$1,032.00

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