Santa Cruz County property record for 33 Palma Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,866 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.255 acres (11,108 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $649,000 (Nov 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $13,267 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 045-132-05 |
| Primary APN | 045-132-05 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,866 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,406 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,108 sqft (0.255 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 540 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 817 sqft |
| Patio Area | 817 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 33 PALMA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-1729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Description | BLK 21 LOT 57 |
| Legal Subdivision | LA SELVA BEACH 01 |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 122300 |
33 Palma Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2001.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 33 PALMA AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1729 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199754411 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 15, 2001 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000041187 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 33 Palma Ave was $13,267 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 | $1,111,924 (+2%) Land $570,052 Building $541,872 | ||
| 2025 | $13,267.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,090,124 Land $558,876 Building $531,248 | |
| 2023 | $11,735.00 (+1.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,047,792 Land $537,174 Building $510,618 | $2,113,290 |
| 2022 | $11,527.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 33 Palma Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1998 · Severe Winter Storms 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 33 Palma Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | SOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT serves 40,962 people · EPA ID CA4410017 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 2 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 429 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, GeoLinks.
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