498 Joyce Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 498 Joyce Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2005
Square Footage1,314 sqft Living Area
Lot Size5,489 sqft (0.126 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$489,000 (2020)
Tax Bill$6,828.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN017-475-01
Alternative APN
  • 017-475-01-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area1,314 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,732 sqft Gross Area
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area5,489 sqft (0.126 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area418 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address498 JOYCE DR
CityWATSONVILLE
StateCA
Zip95076-3662
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTRACT 719 LOT 600
Legal SubdivisionBAY VILLAGE
Legal Tract719
Legal Lot Number600
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Minor Civil DivisionWATSONVILLE
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1003
Census Tract110101

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 017-475-01

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address498 JOYCE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3662
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 26, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY
Jun 26, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 26, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 26, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 30, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202022947
Prior Transfer DateJun 25, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000022949
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

June 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJun 26, 2020
Property Address498 JOYCE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3662
Document Number0000022947
Map ReferenceMB 64 PG 47
Instrument DateJun 23, 2020
Instrument2020-0022947
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 2853, APTOS, CA 95001-2853

June 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJun 26, 2020
Property Address498 JOYCE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3662
Document Number0000022949
Instrument DateJun 10, 2020
Instrument22949
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 09, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address498 JOYCE DR WATSONVILLE CA 950763662, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3662

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 and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$545,490 (+2%) Land $327,294 Building $218,196
2025$6,828.00 (+13.25%) Homeowner's exemption$534,794 (+4.04%) Land $320,876 Building $213,918
2023$6,029.00 (+1.81%) Homeowner's exemption$514,026 Land $308,416 Building $205,610$503,550
2022$5,922.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Cruz County (06087C), updated July 10, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AH
shallow ponding 1–3 ft
Flood HazardHigh
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
Special Flood Hazard AreaYes
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired (federally backed mortgages)
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 7% of the US · above 4% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 5,263 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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