Santa Cruz County property record for 259 Gaffey Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 586 sqft |
| Lot Size | 19.8 acres (864,056 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,632 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 109-321-01 |
| Primary APN | 109-321-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 586 sqft Gross Area |
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| Construction Type | Wood |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 864,056 sqft |
| Street Address | 259 GAFFEY RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-9731 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 123300 |
259 Gaffey Rd, recreational vacant land, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2022.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 GAFFEY RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-9731 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 26, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022255 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 259 GAFFEY RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076 |
| Document Number | 0000022255 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0022255 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 259 GAFFEY RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Gaffey Rd was $5,632.
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 | $450,762 (+2%) Land $448,000 Building $2,762 | ||
| 2025 | $5,632.00 | $441,924 Land $439,216 Building $2,708 | |
| 2023 | $5,106.00 (+1.94%) | $424,762 Land $422,160 Building $2,602 | $563,850 |
| 2022 | $5,009.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 259 Gaffey Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2022.
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 26 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 26 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2022–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 risk around 259 Gaffey Rd is high, ranking above 76% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 76% of the US · above 52% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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