Santa Cruz County property record for 228 Locust St, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,057 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,654 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 017-162-15 |
| Primary APN | 017-162-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 7,057 sqft (0.162 acres) |
|---|---|
| Garage Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 228 LOCUST ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-5105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 110401 |
228 Locust St, residential vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2022.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 215 LOCUST ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-5104 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 24, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202215575 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 228 LOCUST ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-5105 |
| Document Number | 0000015575 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0015575 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TIT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $27.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 215 LOCUST ST, CORRALITOS, CA 95076-5104 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Locust St was $1,654.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $124,480 (+2%) Land $124,480 | |
| 2025 | $1,654.00 | $122,039 Land $122,039 |
| 2023 | $1,404.00 (+20.1%) | $117,300 Land $117,300 |
| 2022 | $1,169.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 228 Locust St in Zone AH, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 90 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 92 units insured incl. 2 condo units |
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.
The area around 228 Locust St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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