Santa Cruz County property record for 424 Palm Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,378 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,273 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,209 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 018-561-09 |
| Primary APN | 018-561-09 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,378 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,930 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,273 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 340 sqft |
| Patio Area | 340 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 424 PALM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-3941 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | W H WEEKS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 110201 |
424 Palm Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2013.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 424 PALM AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3941 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 3, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002427 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 424 Palm Ave was $2,209 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $169,005 (+2%) Land $75,451 Building $93,554 | ||
| 2025 | $2,209.00 Homeowner's exemption | $165,692 Land $73,972 Building $91,720 | |
| 2023 | $1,901.00 (+1.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $159,257 Land $71,099 Building $88,158 | $550,530 |
| 2022 | $1,865.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 424 Palm Ave 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 424 Palm Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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 823 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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