Santa Cruz County property record for 486 Suncrest Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,617 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $27,500 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,021 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale Dec 2025 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 017-474-17 |
| Primary APN | 017-474-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,617 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 486 SUNCREST WAY |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-3645 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TR 719 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY VILLAGE #6 TR #719 |
| Legal Tract | 719 |
| Legal Lot Number | 589 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 110101 |
486 Suncrest Way is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2026.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 933 JENNY WAY, FELTON, CA 95018-9137 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 28, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20261237 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000010434 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 486 SUNCREST WAY, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3645 |
| Document Number | 0000001237 |
| Map Reference | MB 64 PG 47 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0001237 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $30.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 933 JENNY WAY, FELTON, CA 95018-9137 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 486 SUNCREST WAY, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3645 |
| Document Number | 0000027869 |
| Map Reference | MB 64 PG 47 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0027869 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 933 JENNY WAY, FELTON, CA 95018-9137 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 486 SUNCREST WAY, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3645 |
| Document Number | 0000010434 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 10434 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 225 THE CROSSROADS BLVD #353 CARMEL CA 939238674, 353, CARMEL, CA 93923-8674 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 486 Suncrest Way was $3,021, up 13.1% 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 | $227,031 (+2%) Land $99,571 Building $127,460 | |
| 2025 | $3,021.00 (+13.06%) | $222,578 Land $97,618 Building $124,960 |
| 2024 | $2,672.00 (+1.56%) | |
| 2023 | $2,631.00 (+1.78%) | $213,936 Land $93,828 Building $120,108 |
| 2022 | $2,585.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 486 Suncrest Way in Zone AH, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 88 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 88 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2022–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Storm And Flooding |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 486 Suncrest Way is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 246 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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