Santa Cruz County property record for 5 Alta Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,561 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,667 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,536 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 046-011-14 |
| Primary APN | 046-011-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,561 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,953 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,667 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 392 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5 ALTA DR |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-1621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-9 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN ANDREAS RHO |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 122300 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 ALTA DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 13, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000025418 |
| 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 | $89,500 (+2%) Land $21,555 Building $67,945 | ||
| 2025 | $1,536.00 (+17.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $87,745 (+4.04%) Land $21,132 Building $66,613 | |
| 2023 | $1,308.00 (+2.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $84,337 Land $20,311 Building $64,026 | $1,072,260 |
| 2022 | $1,277.00 |
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 65% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT serves 40,962 people · EPA ID CA4410017 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 2 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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Spectrum, Surfnet Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures