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509 Joyce Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 509 Joyce Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,744 sqft · built 1987
Lot Size0.103 acres (4,487 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Tax Bill$2,832 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone AH (high risk)
APN017-456-18

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN017-456-18
Alternative APN
  • 017-456-18-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,744 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,606 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1987
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1995
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area4,487 sqft (0.103 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area862 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address509 JOYCE DR
CityWATSONVILLE
StateCA
Zip95076-3569
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTR 718
Legal SubdivisionTRACT 718 BAY VILLAGE
Legal Tract718
Legal Lot Number476
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionWATSONVILLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1018
Census Tract110101

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address941 VIA TORNASOL, APTOS, CA 95003-5645
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 10, 1995
Deed SaleMay 10, 1995
Deed Document Number199523266
Deed Book / Page5671 / 744
Prior Transfer DateOct 11, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc0000008246
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateMar 2, 2026
Property Address509 JOYCE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3569
Document Number0000004567
Map ReferenceMB 62 PG 55
Instrument DateFeb 27, 2026
Instrument2026-0004567
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 20, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address941 VIA TONRASOL, APTOS, CA 95003-5645

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
MunicipalityWatsonville City
Unified School DistrictPajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$212,789 (+2%) Land $69,701 Building $143,088
2025$2,832.00 (+13.33%)$208,618 (+4.04%) Land $68,335 Building $140,283
2024$2,499.00 (+1.54%)
2023$2,461.00 (+1.82%)$200,516 Land $65,681 Building $134,835$584,280
2022$2,417.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AH
high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 88 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies88 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (2022–2023)
Most Recent ClaimMar 2023 · Severe Storm And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 2 claims

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF WATSONVILLE
serves 65,231 people · EPA ID CA4410011
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,034 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000
Cruzio
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 1,000
Razzolink
Fixed Wireless		500 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless		250 / 100
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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