Santa Cruz County property record for 257 Lighthouse Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,038 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.026 acres (1,133 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $8,983 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Transfer Apr 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 018-692-35 |
| Primary APN | 018-692-35 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,038 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,459 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 1,133 sqft (0.026 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 421 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 24 sqft |
| Patio Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 257 LIGHTHOUSE DR |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-7006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Subdivision | LAS BRISAS |
| Legal Lot Number | 98 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 110402 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 67009, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95067-7009 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | Gift Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Apr 19, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Apr 18, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 13, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201811647 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018254 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 257 LIGHTHOUSE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-7006 |
| Document Number | 0000016264 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202616264 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 257 LIGHTHOUSE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-7006 |
| Document Number | 0000011647 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 11647 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2018 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $495.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 137 PINON DR PORTOLA VALLEY CA 940287323, PORTOLA VALLEY, CA 94028-7323 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 257 LIGHTHOUSE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-7006 |
| Document Number | 0000012905 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12905 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 4, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 104 CHABOT CT MODESTO CA 953540236, MODESTO, CA 95354-0236 |
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $716,316 (+2%) Land $504,074 Building $212,242 | ||
| 2025 | $8,983.00 (+53.95%) | $702,270 (+42.7%) Land $494,190 Building $208,080 | |
| 2023 | $5,835.00 (+1.78%) | $492,141 Land $319,892 Building $172,249 | $454,680 |
| 2022 | $5,733.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 424 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 | 100 / 20 |
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