Santa Cruz County property record for 436 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Retail Store |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,655 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,318 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $178,000 (Apr 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $3,930 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 017-051-08 |
| Primary APN | 017-051-08 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,655 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,655 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 7,318 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Street Address | 436 E LAKE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-4425 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Store |
| Legal Subdivision | BLACKBURN 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 110102 |
436 E Lake Ave, a commercial property, is held in a trust since April 1996.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 46 MAGNOLIA DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-2934 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199620714 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5829 / 489 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 11, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020716 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 436 E Lake Ave was $3,930, up 12.4% from the year before.
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 | $301,625 (+2%) Land $132,172 Building $169,453 | |
| 2025 | $3,930.00 (+12.41%) | $295,710 Land $129,580 Building $166,130 |
| 2024 | $3,496.00 (+1.6%) | |
| 2023 | $3,441.00 (+1.8%) | $284,227 Land $124,548 Building $159,679 |
| 2022 | $3,380.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 436 E Lake Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2022.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 units insured incl. 3 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2022) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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.
The area around 436 E Lake 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 |
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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 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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