Santa Cruz County property record for 40 Linden Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,132 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 1.1 acres (48,047 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $507,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $10,106 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale Apr 2018 Loan Modification + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050-291-05 |
| Primary APN | 050-291-05 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,132 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 48,047 sqft |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 40 LINDEN RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-0808 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-15 |
| Legal Subdivision | RANCHO CORRALITOS |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 123100 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 050-291-05
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 123 BIRCHWOOD AVE, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-6319 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2024 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 23, 2018 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC |
| Apr 23, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| May 24, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage YUZHONG DAI |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 22, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 22, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 04, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20241206 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 14, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022058 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 44 LINDEN RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0808 |
| Document Number | 0000001206 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0001206 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 06, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $557.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 123 BIRCHWOOD AVE, LOS BANOS, CA 93635-6319 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 40 LINDEN RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0808 |
| Document Number | 0000029411 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 40-44 LINDEN RD WATSONVILLE CA 950760808, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0808 |
| Document Number | 0000029411 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 29411 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
|---|---|
| Address | MOORPARK, CA 93021 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 26, 2048 |
| Rate | 4.5% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 40 LINDEN RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0808 |
| Document Number | 0000029247 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 40-44 LINDEN RD WATSONVILLE CA 950760808, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0808 |
| Document Number | 0000029247 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 29247 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 25, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 40 LINDEN RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0808 |
| Document Number | 0000017235 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 05, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 LINDEN RD WATSONVILLE CA 950760808, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0808 |
| Document Number | 0000017235 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17235 |
| Name | YUZHONG DAI |
|---|---|
| Address | 10374 MELISSA CT, CUPERTINO, CA 95014-2620 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $790,698 (+2%) Land $318,731 Building $471,967 | ||
| 2025 | $10,106.00 (+10.98%) | $775,193 (+4.04%) Land $312,481 Building $462,712 | |
| 2024 | $9,106.00 (+1.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $8,961.00 (+1.82%) | $745,092 Land $300,347 Building $444,745 | $1,032,750 |
| 2022 | $8,801.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 10, 2019 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1997–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · lower than 66% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: Cruzio Internet, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 144 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF WATSONVILLE serves 65,231 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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