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1970 Beach Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 1970 Beach Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076

Property Summary

Property TypeHorticulture, Ornamental (Agricultural)
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 5,771 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size19 acres (831,081 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$8,434,000 (Mar 2026)
Tax Bill$21,022 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Jan 2026 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN052-551-06

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN052-551-06
Alternative APN
  • 052-551-06-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area5,771 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1946
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1946
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area831,081 sqft
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area616 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Total Buildings3 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
SewerSeptic
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Street Address1970 BEACH RD
CityWATSONVILLE
StateCA
Zip95076-9534
Property CategoryAgriculture or Farming
Property TypeAgriculture / Farming > Horticulture, Ornamental (Agricultural)
Local Zoning CodeCA
Legal SubdivisionBOLSA DEL PAJARO RHO
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionWATSONVILLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1014
Census Tract122300

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address411 WALKER ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4225
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 30, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
AMERICAN AGCREDIT ACA
Jan 30, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE SALINAS
Jan 3, 2023Assignment of Lease, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 30, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 30, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 23, 2011
Deed Document Number20266820
Prior Transfer DateDec 7, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc0000054073
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateMar 30, 2026
Property Address1970 BEACH RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-9534
Document Number0000006820
Instrument DateMar 12, 2026
Instrument2026-0006820
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 20, 2026
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$9,277.40
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address411 WALKER ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4225

Mortgage

Document Number0000006821
DateMar 30, 2026
Instrument2026-0006821
Lender
NameAMERICAN AGCREDIT ACA
TypeBank
AddressGREELEY, CO 80634
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

January 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJan 30, 2026
Property Address1970 BEACH RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-9534
Document Number0000002109
Instrument DateJan 28, 2026
Instrument2026-0002109
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 11, 2026
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE SALINAS

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4600 S SYRACUSE ST STE 1450, 1450, DENVER, CO 80237-2766

January 2023: Assignment of Lease, Transfer

Document TypeAssignment of Lease
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJan 3, 2023
Property Address1970 BEACH RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-9534
Document Number0000000039
Instrument DateFeb 18, 2022
Instrument2023-0000039
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 19, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,783,090 (+4.36%) Land $1,617,478 Building $165,612
2025$21,022.00 (+6.76%)$1,708,615 (+4.04%) Land $1,534,527 Building $174,088
2024$19,690.00 (+1.59%)
2023$19,381.00 (+1.91%)$1,642,267 Land $1,474,939 Building $167,328
2022$19,018.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 55 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies474 units insured
incl. 419 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims16 (1983–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 16
Most Recent ClaimJan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms And Flooding, Mar 1998 · 6 claims
  • Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides & Tornadoes, Mar 1983 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

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