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221 E Lake Ave, Apt A, Watsonville, CA 95076 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 221 E Lake Ave, Apt A, Watsonville, CA 95076

Property Summary

Property TypeMulti-Family Dwellings
Details6 bd · 3 ba · 1,414 sqft · built 1899
Lot Size0.209 acres (9,104 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$597,000 (Jul 2013)
Tax Bill$9,567 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Transfer
Aug 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN018-251-17

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN018-251-17
Alternative APN
  • 018-251-17-000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,414 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,256 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1899
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1899
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeSawtooth
Roof MaterialWood
Lot Area9,104 sqft (0.209 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area842 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address221 E LAKE AVE, A
CityWATSONVILLE
StateCA
Zip95076-4729
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Legal SubdivisionJ WATERS SUB/PAJARO VLY
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionWATSONVILLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract110302

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address15843 PLEASANT VALLEY LN, SALINAS, CA 93908-9119
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 19, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 27, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BAY EQUITY LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 23, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 23, 2013 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 24, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201336942
Last Transfer DateAug 16, 2016
Transfer Doc0000032073
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateMar 19, 2026
Property Address221 E LAKE AVE APT A, A, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4729
Document Number0000005966
Map ReferenceVOL 12 PG 7
Instrument DateMar 6, 2026
Instrument2026-0005966
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 23, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address15843 PLEASANT VALLEY LN, SALINAS, CA 93908-9119

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address221 E LAKE AVE APT B, B, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4729
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 5, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7 PURPLE HILLS CT, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-3239

Mortgage

Document Number0000044530
DateAug 27, 2021
Instrument2021-0044530
Lender
NameBAY EQUITY LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCORTE MADERA, CA 94925
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$746,477 (+2%) Land $231,320 Building $515,157
2025$9,567.00 (+11%)$731,841 (+4.04%) Land $226,785 Building $505,056
2024$8,619.00 (+1.57%)
2023$8,486.00 (+1.81%)$703,422 Land $217,978 Building $485,444
2022$8,335.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF WATSONVILLE
serves 65,231 people · EPA ID CA4410011
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 464 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Cruzio
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 1,000
Razzolink
Fixed Wireless		500 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Etheric Networks, Verizon.

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