Santa Cruz County property record for 261 Avocado Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,158 sqft · built 2010 |
| Lot Size | 3.18 acres (138,913 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Nov 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $8,127 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 107-101-54 |
| Primary APN | 107-101-54 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,158 sqft Gross Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2010 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 138,913 sqft |
| View / Lot | Mountain |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 261 AVOCADO RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Local Zoning Code | SU |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 122401 |
261 Avocado Rd, recreational vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2004.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2171, FREEDOM, CA 95019-2171 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200478407 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 19, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022476 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 261 AVOCADO RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076 |
| Document Number | 0000012259 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 261 AVOCADO RD WATSONVILLE CA 95076, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076 |
| Document Number | 0000012259 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 12259 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 23, 2048 |
| Rate | 4.12% |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Avocado Rd was $8,127.
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 | $642,946 (+2%) Land $394,654 Building $248,292 | ||
| 2025 | $8,127.00 | $630,340 Land $386,916 Building $243,424 | |
| 2023 | $7,408.00 (+2.04%) | $605,864 Land $371,892 Building $233,972 | $1,384,020 |
| 2022 | $7,260.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Avocado Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Storm And Flooding |
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 261 Avocado Rd is moderate, ranking above 63% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 63% of the US · lower than 61% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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