Santa Cruz County property record for 27 Karen Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,843 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.226 acres (9,845 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (May 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $4,788 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050-303-10 |
| Primary APN | 050-303-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,843 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,321 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,845 sqft (0.226 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 478 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Deck Area | 135 sqft |
| Patio Area | 135 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 27 KAREN DR |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-0713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-9 |
| Legal Subdivision | CORRALA VISTA SUB UN 3 TR 473 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 123100 |
27 Karen Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1995.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27 KAREN DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0713 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199524947 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5675 / 597 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 27 Karen Dr was $4,788 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 | $368,365 (+2%) Land $179,902 Building $188,463 | ||
| 2025 | $4,788.00 Homeowner's exemption | $361,141 Land $176,374 Building $184,767 | |
| 2023 | $4,198.00 (+2.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $347,119 Land $169,526 Building $177,593 | $626,220 |
| 2022 | $4,115.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 27 Karen Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 27 Karen Dr is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 72% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Verizon.
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