Santa Cruz County property record for 23 Mesa Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,140 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,681 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 046-192-07 |
| Primary APN | 046-192-07 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,140 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Deck Area | 264 sqft |
| Patio Area | 264 sqft |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 23 MESA WAY |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-9656 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 78-81 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 122300 |
23 Mesa Way is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 MESA WAY, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-9656 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 23 Mesa Way was $1,681.
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 | $77,914 (+2%) Land $29,158 Building $48,756 | ||
| 2025 | $1,681.00 Homeowner's exemption | $76,386 Land $28,586 Building $47,800 | |
| 2023 | $1,447.00 (+3.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $73,420 Land $27,476 Building $45,944 | $1,390,590 |
| 2022 | $1,402.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 Mesa Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 16 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 File median of 55 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 474 units insured incl. 419 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1983–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, 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 23 Mesa Way is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | SUNSET BEACH MUTUAL WATER CO private · serves 182 people · EPA ID CA4400599 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF WATSONVILLE |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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