263 Ford St, Watsonville, CA 95076 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 263 Ford St, Watsonville, CA 95076

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,164 sqft · built 1899
Lot Size0.184 acres (8,015 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$310,000 (Oct 2014)
Tax Bill$4,877 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN018-131-02

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN018-131-02
Alternative APN
  • 018-131-02-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,164 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,728 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1899
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1899
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeSawtooth
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area8,015 sqft (0.184 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area564 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address263 FORD ST
CityWATSONVILLE
StateCA
Zip95076-4102
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionWATSONVILLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract110401

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address263 FORD ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4102
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 21, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 21, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201435200
Prior Transfer DateOct 15, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0000035201
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address263 FORD ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4102
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 11, 2021
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address263 FORD ST, ROYAL OAKS, CA 95076-4102

Mortgage

Document Number0000029970
DateMay 28, 2021
Instrument2021-0029970
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressDES MOINES, IA 50328
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term282 Months
DueNov 1, 2044

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
MunicipalityWatsonville City
Unified School DistrictPajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$380,026 (+2%) Land $257,437 Building $122,589
2025$4,877.00 (+13.76%)$372,574 (+4.04%) Land $252,388 Building $120,186
2023$4,287.00 (+1.78%)$358,107 Land $242,589 Building $115,518$422,460
2022$4,212.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 13 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies13 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF WATSONVILLE
serves 65,231 people · EPA ID CA4410011
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 180 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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