Santa Cruz County property record for 494 Joyce Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,004 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,703 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $224,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,670 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 017-475-02 |
| Primary APN | 017-475-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,004 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,554 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,703 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 550 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 494 JOYCE DR |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-3662 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY VILLAGE 06 TR 719 |
| Legal Lot Number | 599 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 110101 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1718 SEASCAPE BLVD, APTOS, CA 95003-5865 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201336651 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000013053 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Property Address | 494 JOYCE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3662 |
| Document Number | 0000025172 |
| Map Reference | MB 64 PG 47 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0025172 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 1718 SEASCAPE BLVD, APTOS, CA 95003-5865 |
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 | $280,085 (+2%) Land $168,051 Building $112,034 | ||
| 2025 | $3,670.00 (+14.29%) | $274,593 (+4.04%) Land $164,756 Building $109,837 | |
| 2023 | $3,211.00 (+1.81%) | $263,930 Land $158,358 Building $105,572 | $383,490 |
| 2022 | $3,154.00 |
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 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 Record 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.
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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