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537 Riverside Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 537 Riverside Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076

Property Summary

Property TypeHorticulture, Ornamental (Agricultural)
Lot Size52.8 acres (2,303,583 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$3,538,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$45,175 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Sale
Nov 2021 Transfer
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone AO (high risk)
APN051-731-08

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN051-731-08
Alternative APNs
  • 051-731-08-000
  • 05120207000

Exterior

Lot Area2,303,583 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerSeptic
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Street Address537 RIVERSIDE RD
CityWATSONVILLE
StateCA
Zip95076-9407
Property CategoryAgriculture or Farming
Property TypeAgriculture / Farming > Horticulture, Ornamental (Agricultural)
Local Zoning CodeCA
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionWATSONVILLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1022
Census Tract123300

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address457 POPPY HILL RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0321
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 17, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Nov 22, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC
Nov 22, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer
STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC
Nov 22, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC
Nov 22, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC
Dec 30, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 22, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 22, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202157368
Prior Transfer DateNov 11, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000057367
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateApr 17, 2026
Property Address537 RIVERSIDE RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-9407
Document Number0000008509
Instrument DateApr 17, 2026
Instrument20268509
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address457 POPPY HILL RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0321

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateNov 22, 2021
Property Address537 RIVERSIDE RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-9407
Document Number0000057364
Instrument DateNov 12, 2021
Instrument2021-0057364
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 8, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address13301 S STOCKBRIDGE WAY, NAMPA, ID 83686-5476

November 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateNov 22, 2021
Property Address537 RIVERSIDE RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-9407
Document Number0000057368
Instrument DateNov 12, 2021
Instrument2021-0057368
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 8, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$3,891.80
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 82, WATSONVILLE, CA 95077-0082

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateNov 22, 2021
Property Address537 RIVERSIDE RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-9407
Document Number0000057366
Instrument DateNov 12, 2021
Instrument2021-0057366
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 8, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address824 SUNNYSLOPE RD, PETALUMA, CA 94952-4759

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateNov 22, 2021
Property Address537 RIVERSIDE RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-9407
Document Number0000057365
Instrument DateNov 11, 2021
Instrument2021-0057365
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 8, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address881 AMESTI RD, CORRALITOS, CA 95076-0738

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateDec 30, 2020
Property Address537 RIVERSIDE RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-9407
Document Number0000057350
Instrument DateDec 11, 2020
Instrument57350
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address549 CREIGHTON WAY RENO NV 895031635, RENO, NV 89503-1635
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$3,829,212 (+2%) Land $3,823,800 Building $5,412
2025$45,175.00 (+283.23%)$3,754,129 (+289.15%) Land $3,748,823 Building $5,306
2024$11,788.00 (+2.15%)
2023$11,540.00 (+1.92%)$964,704 Land $960,373 Building $4,331
2022$11,323.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AO
high risk · sheet flow 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 26 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies26 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2022–2023)
Most Recent ClaimMar 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides

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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

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