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

Santa Cruz County property record for 212 E 5th St, Watsonville, CA 95076 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1990
Square Footage1,105 sqft Living Area
Lot Size2,788 sqft (0.064 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$500,000 (2020)
Tax Bill$7,403.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN018-251-03
Alternative APN
  • 018-251-03-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area1,105 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1923
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area2,788 sqft (0.064 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area230 sqft Garage
PorchPorch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemWall Unit Cooling
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace Heating
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address212 E 5TH ST
CityWATSONVILLE
StateCA
Zip95076-4311
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Minor Civil DivisionWATSONVILLE
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1009
Census Tract110302

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 018-251-03

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address212 E 5TH ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4311
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 07, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Apr 17, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
STEARNS LENDING LLC
May 09, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
MASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleApr 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 09, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202013190
Prior Transfer DateJun 26, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0000021095
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address212 E 5TH ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4311
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 05, 2023
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address212 E 5TH ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4311

Mortgage

Document Number0000007375
DateMar 07, 2022
Instrument2022-0007375
Lender
NameHOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
TypeMortgage Company
AddressANN ARBOR, MI 48105
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2052

April 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateApr 17, 2020
Property Address212 E 5TH ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4311
Document Number0000013190
Instrument DateApr 09, 2020
Instrument2020-0013190
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address212 E 5TH ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4311

Mortgage

Document Number0000013191
DateApr 17, 2020
Instrument2020-0013191
Lender
NameSTEARNS LENDING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 01, 2050

May 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateMay 09, 2019
Property Address212 E 5TH ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4311
Document Number0000012380
Instrument DateMay 07, 2019
Instrument2019-0012380
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship
Address212 E 5TH ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4311

Mortgage

Document Number0000012381
DateMay 09, 2019
Instrument2019-0012381
Lender
NameMASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2049

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 and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$585,362 (+2%) Land $306,768 Building $278,594
2025$7,403.00 (+14.76%) Homeowner's exemption$573,884 (+4.04%) Land $300,753 Building $273,131
2023$6,451.00 (+1.8%) Homeowner's exemption$551,599 Land $289,074 Building $262,525$497,790
2022$6,337.00

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