2553 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 2553 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Lot Size3.02 acres (131,856 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$80,000 (May 1998)
Tax Bill$2,419 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN051-441-10

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN051-441-10
Alternative APN
  • 051-441-10-000

Exterior

Lot Area131,856 sqft
TerrainSteep

Location & Zoning

Street Address2553 E LAKE AVE
CityWATSONVILLE
StateCA
Zip95076
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeCA
Legal SubdivisionSALSIPUEDES RHO
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionWATSONVILLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract122500

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address723 E LAKE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3503
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 28, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 28, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number199829572
Prior Transfer DateJun 30, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0000033572
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$195,785 (+2%) Land $189,981 Building $5,804
2025$2,419.00 (+15.74%)$191,946 (+4.04%) Land $186,256 Building $5,690
2023$2,090.00 (+1.65%)$184,492 Land $179,023 Building $5,469
2022$2,056.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 24 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies24 in force
Nearby Flood Claims28 (1982–2023)
Most Recent ClaimMar 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Mar 2023 · 6 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 10 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides, Feb 2017 · 6 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Cruzio
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 1,000
Razzolink
Fixed Wireless
500 / 250
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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