Santa Cruz County property record for 217 Gillette Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,796 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 2.31 acres (100,711 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $859,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $11,331 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale Nov 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 108-131-27 |
| Primary APN | 108-131-27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,796 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,280 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 100,711 sqft |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 518 sqft |
| Patio Area | 518 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 217 GILLETTE RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-0446 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Subdivision | CALABASAS RHO |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 122402 |
217 Gillette Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2020.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 GILLETTE RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0446 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Nov 6, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202038600 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000063569 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 217 GILLETTE RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0446 |
| Document Number | 0000038600 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 38600 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $945.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 217 GILLETTE RD WATSONVILLE CA 950760446, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0446 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 217 GILLETTE RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0446 |
| Document Number | 0000034901 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMROCK TITLE CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 GILLETTE RD WATSONVILLE CA 950760446, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0446 |
| Document Number | 0000034901 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 34901 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 20, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.25% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Gillette Rd was $11,331 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $948,405 (+2%) Land $756,295 Building $192,110 | ||
| 2025 | $11,331.00 Homeowner's exemption | $929,809 Land $741,466 Building $188,343 | |
| 2023 | $10,351.00 (+1.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $893,704 Land $712,674 Building $181,030 | $863,100 |
| 2022 | $10,230.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Gillette Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2016.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2016–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 217 Gillette Rd is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · lower than 72% 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 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks.
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