Santa Cruz County property record for 254 Hames Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.553 acres (24,089 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $635,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $9,415 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 107-191-22 |
| Primary APN | 107-191-22 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,776 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,089 sqft (0.553 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 254 HAMES RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-0200 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-15 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 122402 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 254 HAMES RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0200 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 29, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201611462 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 13, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000030080 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 254 HAMES RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0200 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 254 HAMES RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0200 |
| Document Number | 0000048405 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0048405 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2041 |
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 | $766,746 (+2%) Land $633,924 Building $132,822 | ||
| 2025 | $9,415.00 (+9.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $751,712 (+4.04%) Land $621,494 Building $130,218 | |
| 2023 | $8,590.00 (+2.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $722,521 Land $597,360 Building $125,161 | $714,780 |
| 2022 | $8,421.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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 | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
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