Santa Cruz County property record for 196 Hammer Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,543 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,360 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Nov 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $4,542 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 016-331-02 |
| Primary APN | 016-331-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,543 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,003 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,360 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 196 HAMMER DR |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-6029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TR 1284 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1284 PENNSYLVANIA PLACE |
| Legal Tract | 1284 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 110506 |
196 Hammer Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2007.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 HAMMER DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-6029 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199477696 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5600 / 936 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 28, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018863 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Hammer Dr was $4,542 with a homeowner's exemption, up 12.2% from the year before.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Municipality | Watsonville City |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $359,780 (+2%) Land $179,890 Building $179,890 | ||
| 2025 | $4,542.00 (+12.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $352,726 Land $176,363 Building $176,363 | |
| 2024 | $4,048.00 (+1.58%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,985.00 (+1.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $339,030 Land $169,515 Building $169,515 | $672,840 |
| 2022 | $3,914.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 Hammer Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 196 Hammer Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 512 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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