Santa Cruz County property record for 261 Ford St, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,661 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,451 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $5,848 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 018-131-03 |
| Primary APN | 018-131-03 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,661 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,057 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,451 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|
| Street Address | 261 FORD ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-4102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 110401 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1205 LONGMEADOW DR, GILROY, CA 95020-7709 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200813368 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018426 |
| 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $459,433 (+2%) Land $229,104 Building $230,329 | ||
| 2025 | $5,848.00 (+13.44%) | $450,425 (+4.04%) Land $224,612 Building $225,813 | |
| 2023 | $5,155.00 (+1.78%) | $432,934 Land $215,890 Building $217,044 | $384,750 |
| 2022 | $5,065.00 |
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 · 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 Record median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 180 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 · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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