Santa Cruz County property record for 55 la Selva Dr, La Selva Beach, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,285 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 6.33 acres (275,822 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $8,171 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 046-021-11 |
| Primary APN | 046-021-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,285 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,779 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Mediterranean |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 275,822 sqft |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 494 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 892 sqft |
| Patio Area | 892 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 55 LA SELVA DR |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-1643 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 122300 |
55 la Selva Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1997.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 LA SELVA DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1643 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199762059 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 12, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000037486 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 55 la Selva Dr was $8,171 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $667,774 (+2%) Land $415,322 Building $252,452 | ||
| 2025 | $8,171.00 Homeowner's exemption | $654,681 Land $407,179 Building $247,502 | |
| 2023 | $7,206.00 (+1.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $629,259 Land $391,367 Building $237,892 | $1,430,640 |
| 2022 | $7,074.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 la Selva Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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.
Wildfire risk around 55 la Selva Dr is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 73% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 |
May also be available: Cruzio.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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