Santa Cruz County property record for 20 Vernon Ct, Freedom, CA 95019
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,628 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,316 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Sep 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,259 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 014-171-06 |
| Primary APN | 014-171-06 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,628 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,128 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,316 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 20 VERNON CT |
|---|---|
| City | FREEDOM |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95019-2908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | GREEN ACRES TR #285 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 110700 |
20 Vernon Ct is owned by an individual who bought it in September 1999.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 OLD HAZEL DELL RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-8689 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 5, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199962234 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 13, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000013131 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Vernon Ct was $1,259.
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 | $84,140 (+2%) Land $13,670 Building $70,470 | ||
| 2025 | $1,259.00 | $82,490 Land $13,402 Building $69,088 | |
| 2023 | $1,055.00 (+1.93%) | $79,287 Land $12,882 Building $66,405 | $506,160 |
| 2022 | $1,035.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 20 Vernon Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1982–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 20 Vernon Ct is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 244 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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