Santa Cruz County property record for 435 Herman Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,794 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,623 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Apr 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $5,042 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 015-101-60 |
| Primary APN | 015-101-60 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,794 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,314 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,623 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 435 HERMAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-2446 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAPS 48 PG 47 |
| Legal Subdivision | LANDS/MATTHEW MISKIC |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 110601 |
435 Herman Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2009.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 435 HERMAN AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-2446 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200917601 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 25, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000023286 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 435 Herman Ave was $5,042 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 | $400,625 (+2%) Land $240,375 Building $160,250 | ||
| 2025 | $5,042.00 Homeowner's exemption | $392,770 Land $235,662 Building $157,108 | |
| 2023 | $4,431.00 (+1.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $377,518 Land $226,511 Building $151,007 | $636,750 |
| 2022 | $4,352.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 435 Herman 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 | 3 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 435 Herman Ave 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 |
|---|
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 467 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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