440 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 440 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076

Property Summary

Property TypeStore with Apartments
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 2,083 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size0.168 acres (7,318 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$147,500 (Jul 1998)
Tax Bill$4,090 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN017-051-09

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN017-051-09
Alternative APN
  • 017-051-09-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,083 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1959
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1959
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Roof MaterialGravel
Lot Area7,318 sqft (0.168 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area270 sqft
Total Buildings3 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address440 E LAKE AVE, A
CityWATSONVILLE
StateCA
Zip95076-4425
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Store with Apartments
Legal DescriptionLOT 48
Legal SubdivisionBLACKBURNS 01
Legal Lot Number48
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionWATSONVILLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract110102

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address440 E LAKE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4425
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 10, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 10, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number199838508
Prior Transfer DateJul 25, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc0000082575
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
MunicipalityWatsonville City
Unified School DistrictPajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$314,680 (+2%) Land $151,914 Building $162,766
2025$4,090.00 (+14.12%)$308,510 (+4.04%) Land $148,935 Building $159,575
2023$3,584.00 (+1.82%)$296,530 Land $143,152 Building $153,378
2022$3,520.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 18 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies21 units insured
incl. 3 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims6 (2022)
Most Recent ClaimDec 2022 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Dec 2022 · 6 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF WATSONVILLE
serves 65,231 people · EPA ID CA4410011
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 823 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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