Santa Cruz County property record for 265 Cambridge Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,102 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,144 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $435,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,335 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051-302-23 |
| Primary APN | 051-302-23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,102 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,586 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,144 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 265 CAMBRIDGE DR |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-2337 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRESTWOOD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 122500 |
265 Cambridge Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2016.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 265 CAMBRIDGE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-2337 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20165517 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 13, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000037232 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 265 Cambridge Dr was $7,335 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $525,251 (+2%) Land $362,243 Building $163,008 | ||
| 2025 | $7,335.00 Homeowner's exemption | $514,952 Land $355,140 Building $159,812 | |
| 2023 | $6,532.00 (+1.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $494,955 Land $341,348 Building $153,607 | $727,830 |
| 2022 | $6,406.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 265 Cambridge Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 63 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 63 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 54 (1995–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Storm And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 265 Cambridge Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 159 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 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 |
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