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253 Lighthouse Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 253 Lighthouse Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,045 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size0.023 acres (1,002 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$183,000 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill$6,537 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2020 Sale
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN018-692-34

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN018-692-34
Alternative APN
  • 018-692-34-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area1,045 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,466 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2005
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area1,002 sqft (0.023 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area421 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area107 sqft
Patio Area107 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address253 LIGHTHOUSE DR
CityWATSONVILLE
StateCA
Zip95076-7006
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Legal SubdivisionLAS BRISAS TR 1489
Legal Lot Number99
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionWATSONVILLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3012
Census Tract110402

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 018-692-34

Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address253 LIGHTHOUSE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-7006
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 21, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Jun 01, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Aug 07, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Aug 07, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PERFORMANCE FINANCIAL INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 01, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 01, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 07, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202018729
Prior Transfer DateAug 03, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000024127
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address253 LIGHTHOUSE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-7006
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address253 LIGHTHOUSE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-7006

Mortgage

Document Number0000033765
DateJun 21, 2021
Instrument2021-0033765
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 01, 2051

June 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJun 01, 2020
Property Address253 LIGHTHOUSE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-7006
Document Number0000018729
Instrument DateMay 28, 2020
Instrument18729
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 17, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$201.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address253 LIGHTHOUSE DR WATSONVILLE CA 950767006, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-7006

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateAug 07, 2018
Property Address253 LIGHTHOUSE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-7006
Document Number0000024127
Instrument DateAug 03, 2018
Instrument24127
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 21, 2018
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address253 LIGHTHOUSE DR WATSONVILLE CA 950767006, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-7006

August 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateAug 07, 2018
Property Address253 LIGHTHOUSE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-7006
Document Number0000024126
Map ReferenceVOL 106 PG 32
Instrument DateAug 02, 2018
Instrument2018-0024126
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address253 LIGHTHOUSE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-7006

Mortgage

Document Number0000024128
DateAug 07, 2018
Instrument2018-0024128
Lender
NamePERFORMANCE FINANCIAL INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 01, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
MunicipalityWatsonville City
Unified School DistrictPajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$523,402 (+2%) Land $314,041 Building $209,361
2025$6,537.00 (+13.37%) Homeowner's exemption$513,139 (+4.04%) Land $307,883 Building $205,256
2023$5,766.00 (+1.8%) Homeowner's exemption$493,213 Land $295,928 Building $197,285$440,190
2022$5,664.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 10, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000
Cruzio Internet
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 1,000
Razzolink
Fixed Wireless		500 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL		100 / 20

Based on FCC filings for 424 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemCITY OF WATSONVILLE
serves 65,231 people
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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