Santa Cruz County property record for 224 Melody Ln, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,172 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.254 acres (11,064 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $529,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $8,702 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051-341-19 |
| Primary APN | 051-341-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,172 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,487 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,064 sqft (0.254 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 315 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 224 MELODY LN |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-1216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTA VISTA |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 122500 |
224 Melody Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 224 MELODY LN, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201647379 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 14, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000047532 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 224 Melody Ln was $8,702.
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 | $626,229 (+2%) Land $438,360 Building $187,869 | ||
| 2025 | $8,702.00 | $613,950 Land $429,765 Building $184,185 | |
| 2023 | $7,685.00 (+2.6%) | $590,110 Land $413,077 Building $177,033 | $678,150 |
| 2022 | $7,490.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 224 Melody Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 42 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 42 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 42 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 224 Melody Ln 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 66% of the US · lower than 80% 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 102 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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