Santa Cruz County property record for 553 Cedar Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,170 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,441 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $499,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,748 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 017-411-14 |
| Primary APN | 017-411-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,170 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,410 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,441 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 553 CEDAR DR |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-3535 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 653 LOT 284 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY VILLAGE 04 TR 653 |
| Legal Tract | 653 |
| Legal Lot Number | 284 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 110102 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 CEDAR DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3535 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20223745 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000043297 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 553 CEDAR DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3535 |
| Document Number | 0000003745 |
| Map Reference | VOL 58 PG 39 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0003745 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $548.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 553 CEDAR DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3535 |
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Municipality | Watsonville City |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $540,134 (+2%) Land $383,495 Building $156,639 | ||
| 2025 | $6,748.00 (+13.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $529,542 (+4.04%) Land $375,975 Building $153,567 | |
| 2023 | $5,955.00 (+145.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $508,980 Land $361,376 Building $147,604 | $461,430 |
| 2022 | $2,425.00 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 115 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 115 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (2022–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Winter Storms And Mudslides |
| 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CITY OF WATSONVILLE serves 65,231 people · EPA ID CA4410011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 1 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 1,034 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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