222 E High St, Watsonville, CA 95076 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 222 E High St, Watsonville, CA 95076

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,100 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size0.147 acres (6,403 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$509,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$7,225 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2020 Mortgage
Aug 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN018-023-05

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN018-023-05
Alternative APN
  • 018-023-05-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area1,100 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,300 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1923
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1998
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,403 sqft (0.147 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area200 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address222 E HIGH ST
CityWATSONVILLE
StateCA
Zip95076-3902
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionWATSONVILLE HEIGHTS 01
Legal Lot Number89
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionWATSONVILLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1014
Census Tract110201

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address222 E HIGH ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3902
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 22, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORP
Aug 22, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 22, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 22, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 26, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201825634
Prior Transfer DateJul 27, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc0000037331
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address222 E HIGH ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3902
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000022031
DateJun 22, 2020
Instrument2020-0022031
Lender
NameMASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSAN RAMON, CA 94583
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2050

August 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateAug 22, 2018
Property Address222 E HIGH ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3902
Document Number0000025634
Map ReferenceMB 15 PG 12
Instrument DateAug 13, 2018
Instrument2018-0025634
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address222 E HIGH ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3902

Mortgage

Document Number0000025635
DateAug 22, 2018
Instrument2018-0025635
Lender
NameMASON MCDUFFIE MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2048

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 ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$579,155 (+2%) Land $376,451 Building $202,704
2025$7,225.00 (+13.21%) Homeowner's exemption$567,799 (+4.04%) Land $369,069 Building $198,730
2023$6,382.00 (+1.8%) Homeowner's exemption$545,751 Land $354,738 Building $191,013$548,010
2022$6,269.00

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

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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.

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 823 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Cruzio
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 1,000
Razzolink
Fixed Wireless
500 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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