Santa Cruz County property record for 245 Ford St, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 4 ba · 5,558 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,023 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $10,962 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 018-131-06 |
| Primary APN | 018-131-06 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 17 Rooms |
| Building Area | 5,558 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,538 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,023 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Street Address | 245 FORD ST, A |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-4102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 110401 |
245 Ford St is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2011.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 59 SYDNEY AVE, FREEDOM, CA 95019-3016 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201153101 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 15, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000053100 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 245 Ford St was $10,962.
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 | $861,827 (+2%) Land $234,078 Building $627,749 | |
| 2025 | $10,962.00 | $844,928 Land $229,488 Building $615,440 |
| 2023 | $9,732.00 (+1.81%) | $812,119 Land $220,577 Building $591,542 |
| 2022 | $9,559.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 245 Ford St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 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.
The area around 245 Ford 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 |
|---|
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 180 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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