Santa Cruz County property record for 481 Berman Ln, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,346 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.021 acres (915 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (Nov 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $6,641 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 017-152-25 |
| Primary APN | 017-152-25 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,346 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,574 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 915 sqft (0.021 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 228 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 481 BERMAN LN |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-4455 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | TR 1182 |
| Legal Subdivision | BECK STREET TOWNHOMES |
| Legal Tract | 1182 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 110102 |
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 481 BERMAN LN, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4455 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200281057 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000070185 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 481 BERMAN LN, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4455 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000021442 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0021442 |
| Name | ROYAL PACIFIC FUNDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COSTA MESA, CA 92626 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
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 | $509,672 (+2%) Land $305,803 Building $203,869 | ||
| 2025 | $6,641.00 (+13.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $499,678 (+4.04%) Land $299,807 Building $199,871 | |
| 2023 | $5,876.00 (+1.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $480,275 Land $288,165 Building $192,110 | $450,990 |
| 2022 | $5,766.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 115 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 115 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (2022–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Winter Storms 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.
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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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 1,034 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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