Santa Cruz County property record for 51 Alta Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,712 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $337,500 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,169 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 046-011-61 |
| Primary APN | 046-011-61 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,712 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,132 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 515 sqft |
| Patio Area | 515 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 51 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 | LANDS/SAN ANDREAS RHO |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| 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
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 ALTA DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20217989 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000031374 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 51 ALTA DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1621 |
| Document Number | 0000007989 |
| Map Reference | VOL 33 PG 18 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0007989 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Partially Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 ALTA DR, LA SELVA BEACH, CA 95076-1621 |
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 | $660,429 (+2%) Land $443,301 Building $217,128 | ||
| 2025 | $8,169.00 (+13.36%) | $647,480 (+4.04%) Land $434,609 Building $212,871 | |
| 2023 | $7,206.00 (+1.82%) | $622,338 Land $417,733 Building $204,605 | $1,484,280 |
| 2022 | $7,077.00 |
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 |
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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 44% of the US · lower than 74% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 104 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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