Santa Cruz County property record for 344 Ford St, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Industrial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.91 acres (83,243 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000,500 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $11,808 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 018-381-11 |
| Primary APN | 018-381-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 83,243 sqft |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 344 FORD ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-4109 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Vacant Land |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAPS 50 PG 38 |
| Legal Subdivision | LANDS/NORCAL FROZEN FOODS INC |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 110401 |
344 Ford St, industrial vacant land, is held in a trust since November 2025.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1990, WATSONVILLE, CA 95077-1990 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage COMERICA BANK |
| Jun 2, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202524474 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000030581 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Property Address | 344 FORD ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4109 |
| Document Number | 0000024474 |
| Map Reference | VOL 50 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0024474 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,100.55 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 1990, WATSONVILLE, CA 95077-1990 |
| Document Number | 0000024475 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0024475 |
| Name | COMERICA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 344 FORD ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4109 |
| Document Number | 0000030581 |
| Map Reference | VOL 50 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0030581 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 5972 GARCES AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95123-3857 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 344 Ford St was $11,808.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,425,760 (+70.99%) Land $1,373,814 Building $51,946 | |
| 2025 | $11,808.00 | $833,842 Land $781,988 Building $51,854 |
| 2023 | $10,516.00 (+2%) | $801,464 Land $751,624 Building $49,840 |
| 2022 | $10,310.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 344 Ford St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 ft |
| 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.
The area around 344 Ford St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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