Santa Cruz County property record for 5 Melrose Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,199 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,795 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,617 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 016-212-19 |
| Primary APN | 016-212-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,199 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,751 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,795 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5 MELROSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-2625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 65 LOT 67 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERNARDO PARK 02 TR 65 |
| Legal Tract | 65 |
| Legal Lot Number | 67 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 110503 |
5 Melrose Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2012.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 50 ARISTA CT, L, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-2170 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201224138 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 10, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000095582 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Melrose Ave was $4,617.
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 | $358,730 (+2%) Land $215,238 Building $143,492 | ||
| 2025 | $4,617.00 | $351,696 Land $211,018 Building $140,678 | |
| 2023 | $4,055.00 (+1.78%) | $338,040 Land $202,824 Building $135,216 | $544,140 |
| 2022 | $3,984.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Melrose Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 5 Melrose Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 616 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon, Xfinity.
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