Santa Cruz County property record for 226 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,052 sqft · built 1859 |
| Lot Size | 0.315 acres (13,721 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Apr 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $4,944 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 017-032-05 |
| Primary APN | 017-032-05 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,052 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1859 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,721 sqft (0.315 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 256 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Patio Area | 64 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 226 E LAKE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-4718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 110301 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 E LAKE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4718 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200118515 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018695 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 226 E LAKE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4718 |
| Document Number | 0000018695 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0018695 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 736 OREGON ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3319 |
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Municipality | Watsonville City |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $769,896 (+104.37%) Land $665,856 Building $104,040 | ||
| 2025 | $4,944.00 (+11.98%) | $376,712 (+4.04%) Land $241,095 Building $135,617 | |
| 2024 | $4,415.00 (+1.52%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,349.00 (+1.78%) | $362,083 Land $231,733 Building $130,350 | $437,400 |
| 2022 | $4,273.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 27 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 27 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 823 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
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