Santa Cruz County property record for 188 Whiting Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | County Owned (Exempt) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 38.5 acres (1,678,759 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $946 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Mortgage May 2019 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051-042-01 |
| Primary APN | 051-042-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 1,678,759 sqft |
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| Street Address | 188 WHITING RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-1426 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > County Owned (Exempt) |
| Local Zoning Code | CA |
| 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 October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 979 17TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-4170 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back TERESA BESERRA TRUST |
| May 20, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| May 20, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 202316382 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000013411 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 188 WHITING RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1426 |
| Document Number | 0000016382 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0016382 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 OCEAN STREETROOM 410, 410, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-4013 |
| Document Number | 0000016383 |
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| Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0016383 |
| Name | TERESA BESERRA TRUST |
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| Type | Seller |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 188 WHITING RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1426 |
| Document Number | 0000013412 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 13412 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 14 FILLMORE CA 930160014, FILLMORE, CA 93016-0014 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 188 WHITING RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1426 |
| Document Number | 0000013411 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 13411 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 14 FILLMORE CA 930160014, FILLMORE, CA 93016-0014 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $946.00 (-86.62%) | $585,735 (+4.04%) Land $564,259 Building $21,476 |
| 2023 | $7,071.00 (+1.99%) | $562,990 Land $542,348 Building $20,642 |
| 2022 | $6,933.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| 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 48% of the US · lower than 71% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
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