491 Joyce Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 491 Joyce Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,234 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size0.104 acres (4,530 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$185,500 (Apr 1999)
Tax Bill$2,088 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2019 Mortgage
Jul 2019 Transfer
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone AH (high risk)
APN017-474-23

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN017-474-23
Alternative APN
  • 017-474-23-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area1,234 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,652 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area4,530 sqft (0.104 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area418 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address491 JOYCE DR
CityWATSONVILLE
StateCA
Zip95076-3663
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionBAY VILLAGE
Legal Lot Number595
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionWATSONVILLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract110101

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 017-474-23

Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address491 JOYCE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3663
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 02, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL INC
Jul 17, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Apr 17, 2019Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage
GREGG A FELDMAN
Aug 07, 2018Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jul 18, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
AMERICAN ADVISORS
Jul 18, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 30, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 30, 1999 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 30, 1995
Deed Document Number199930967
Last Transfer DateJul 12, 2019
Transfer Doc0000019957
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address491 JOYCE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3663
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000030191
DateOct 02, 2019
Instrument2019-0030191
Lender
NameMOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressREDLANDS, CA 92374
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 01, 2049

July 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJul 17, 2019
Property Address491 JOYCE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3663
Document Number0000019957
Instrument DateJul 12, 2019
Instrument19957
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address491 JOYCE DR WATSONVILLE CA 950763663, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3663

April 2019: Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateApr 17, 2019
Property Address491 JOYCE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3663
Instrument DateApr 08, 2019
Instrument9752
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedMay 01, 2019
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
AddressPO BOX 1408 SANTA CRUZ CA 950611408, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95061-1408

Mortgage

Document Number0000009752
DateApr 17, 2019
Instrument9752
Lender
NameGREGG A FELDMAN
Address3275 E ROBERTSON BLYD # B, CHOWCHILLA, CA 93610
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueApr 16, 2020

August 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateAug 07, 2018
Property Address491 JOYCE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3663
Document Number0000024238
Instrument DateJul 25, 2018
Instrument24238
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 22, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
AddressPO BOX 1408 SANTA CRUZ CA 950611408, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95061-1408

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address491 JOYCE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3663
Document Number0000024694
Instrument DateJul 18, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 20, 2018
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address491 JOYCE DR WATSONVILLE CA 950763663, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3663

Mortgage

Document Number0000024694
DateJul 27, 2017
Instrument24694
Lender
NameAMERICAN ADVISORS
AddressORANGE, CA 92868
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.49%

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address491 JOYCE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3663
Document Number0000024695
Instrument DateJul 18, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 04, 2018
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address491 JOYCE DR WATSONVILLE CA 950763663, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3663

Mortgage

Document Number0000024695
DateJul 27, 2017
Instrument24695
Lender
NameHUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
AddressWASHINGTON, DC 20410
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.49%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$157,876 (+2%) Land $70,832 Building $87,044
2025$2,088.00 (+16.32%) Homeowner's exemption$154,780 (+4.04%) Land $69,444 Building $85,336
2023$1,795.00 (+1.93%) Homeowner's exemption$148,770 Land $66,748 Building $82,022
2022$1,761.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Cruz County (06087C), as of July 10, 2019 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060871101011, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AH
high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 88 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies88 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (2022–2023)
Most Recent ClaimMar 2023 · Severe Storm And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 2 claims

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Cruzio Internet
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 1,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 35
Razzolink
Fixed Wireless
500 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Etheric Communications, LLC.
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100
AT&T
DSL
100 / 20

Based on FCC filings for 246 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system CA4410011, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemCITY OF WATSONVILLE
serves 65,231 people
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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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