Santa Cruz County property record for 496 Hames Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,636 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 74.3 acres (3,236,508 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $13,880 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 107-162-04 |
| Primary APN | 107-162-04 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,636 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,236,508 sqft |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 496 HAMES RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-0252 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Local Zoning Code | CA |
| Legal Subdivision | CORRALITOS RHO |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 122002 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 420 HAMES RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0252 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 199728725 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 15, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000032029 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,099,872 (+2%) Land $658,738 Building $441,134 | ||
| 2025 | $13,880.00 (+9.16%) | $1,078,308 (+4.04%) Land $645,822 Building $432,486 | |
| 2023 | $12,715.00 (+2.02%) | $1,036,436 Land $620,744 Building $415,692 | $829,710 |
| 2022 | $12,463.00 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1982–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2000 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 | Moderate above 60% of the US · lower than 63% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: Cruzio.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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