522 McKenzie Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 522 McKenzie Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,371 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size0.101 acres (4,400 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$387,500 (Apr 2014)
Tax Bill$6,381 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN017-152-05

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN017-152-05
Alternative APN
  • 017-152-05-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,371 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1928
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area4,400 sqft (0.101 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address522 MCKENZIE AVE
CityWATSONVILLE
StateCA
Zip95076-4419
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionWATSONVILLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract110102

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address522 MCKENZIE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4419
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 15, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 15, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 8, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201411666
Prior Transfer DateFeb 10, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc0000021607
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address522 MCKENZIE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4419
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address522 MCKENZIE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4419

Mortgage

Document Number0000032516
DateAug 25, 2020
Instrument2020-0032516
Lender
NameMOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressREDLANDS, CA 92374
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2050

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$484,523 (+2%) Land $290,714 Building $193,809
2025$6,381.00 (+13.02%) Homeowner's exemption$475,022 (+4.04%) Land $285,013 Building $190,009
2023$5,646.00 (+1.91%) Homeowner's exemption$456,577 Land $273,946 Building $182,631$568,530
2022$5,540.00

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
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 115 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies115 in force
Nearby Flood Claims19 (2022–2023)
Most Recent ClaimMar 2023 · Severe Winter Storms And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 17 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 427 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
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Etheric Networks, T-Mobile.

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