Santa Cruz County property record for 488 Larkin Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,737 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 1.06 acres (46,479 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $6,837 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 049-161-01 |
| Primary APN | 049-161-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,737 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,077 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 46,479 sqft |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 340 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 488 LARKIN VALLEY RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-8552 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA-L |
| Legal Subdivision | RANCHO SAN ANDREAS |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 122402 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 049-161-01
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 LARKIN VALLEY RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-8552 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20127049 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 01, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000033106 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 02, 2018 |
| Property Address | 488 LARKIN VALLEY RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-8552 |
| Document Number | 0000033106 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 01, 2018 |
| Instrument | 33106 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 488 LARKIN VALLEY RD WATSONVILLE CA 950768552, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-8552 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $544,501 (+2%) Land $326,701 Building $217,800 | ||
| 2025 | $6,837.00 (+8.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $533,825 (+4.04%) Land $320,295 Building $213,530 | |
| 2024 | $6,326.00 (+1.77%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,216.00 (+2.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $513,095 Land $307,857 Building $205,238 | $820,170 |
| 2022 | $6,090.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 10, 2019 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2016–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 66% of the US · above 41% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
May also be available: Cruzio Internet, Etheric Communications, LLC..
Based on FCC filings for 42 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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