Santa Cruz County property record for 261 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,430 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.407 acres (17,729 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,441 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 018-252-31 |
| Primary APN | 018-252-31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 2,430 sqft Gross Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Material | Gravel |
| Lot Area | 17,729 sqft (0.407 acres) |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 261 E LAKE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-4717 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Subdivision | J WATERS |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 110302 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 41, EL GRANADA, CA 94018-0041 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $329,120 (+2%) Land $194,523 Building $134,597 | |
| 2025 | $4,441.00 (+13.73%) | $322,666 (+4.04%) Land $190,708 Building $131,958 |
| 2023 | $3,905.00 (+1.88%) | $310,137 Land $183,303 Building $126,834 |
| 2022 | $3,833.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 823 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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