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517 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 517 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,278 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill$5,073 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2022 Transfer
Sep 2022 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN018-571-06

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN018-571-06
Alternative APN
  • 018-571-06-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area1,278 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,678 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1926
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1926
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address517 E LAKE AVE
CityWATSONVILLE
StateCA
Zip95076-4426
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionWATSONVILLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1018
Census Tract110201

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address420 PALM AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3941
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 30, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 30, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 5, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateSep 27, 2022
Transfer Doc0000027353
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateSep 30, 2022
Property Address517 E LAKE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4426
Document Number0000027352
Instrument DateSep 27, 2022
Instrument2022-0027352
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 12, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address420 PALM AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3941

September 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateSep 30, 2022
Property Address517 E LAKE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4426
Document Number0000027353
Instrument DateSep 27, 2022
Instrument2022-0027353
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address420 PALM AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3941

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateOct 5, 2021
Property Address517 E LAKE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4426
Document Number0000050424
Instrument DateSep 25, 2021
Instrument2021-0050424
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address265 BROWN GABLES RD, BEN LOMOND, CA 95005-9272

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$396,053 (+2%) Land $283,383 Building $112,670
2025$5,073.00 (+636.28%)$388,287 (+713.68%) Land $277,826 Building $110,461
2023$689.00 (+1.92%)$47,720 Land $24,076 Building $23,644$581,310
2022$676.00

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 X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

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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