Santa Cruz County property record for 475 Union St, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
|---|---|
| Details | 7,280 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.368 acres (16,030 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,755,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $23,326 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 017-022-40 |
| Primary APN | 017-022-40 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 7,280 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 16,030 sqft (0.368 acres) |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 475 UNION ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-4618 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage) |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 110301 |
475 Union St is owned by a company that bought it in November 2023.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 475 UNION ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4618 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 202322139 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 22, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000055639 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 475 UNION ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4618 |
| Document Number | 0000022139 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0022139 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NC, FIRST AMER TTL INS CO NCS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,930.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 445 MAIN ST APT 218, 218, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4652 |
| Document Number | 0000022140 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0022140 |
| Name | JAVIER R MERCADO ETUX |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 475 Union St was $23,326.
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 | $1,825,902 (+2%) Land $1,100,223 Building $725,679 | |
| 2025 | $23,326.00 | $1,790,100 Land $1,078,650 Building $711,450 |
| 2023 | $15,125.00 (+1.87%) | $1,230,268 Land $537,159 Building $693,109 |
| 2022 | $14,848.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 475 Union St 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 27 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 27 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 475 Union St 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 464 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, Verizon.
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