Santa Cruz County property record for 553 Secoya St, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,314 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $950,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $9,656 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 017-754-14 |
| Primary APN | 017-754-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,314 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,730 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 416 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 553 SECOYA ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-3190 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | 1445 PH 04 |
| Legal Lot Number | 253 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 110101 |
553 Secoya St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 SECOYA ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3190 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202516620 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Property Address | 553 SECOYA ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3190 |
| Document Number | 0000016620 |
| Map Reference | VOL 105 PG 32 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0016620 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,045.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 553 SECOYA ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3190 |
| Document Number | 0000016621 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0016621 |
| Name | ZB NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Secoya St was $9,656.
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 | $950,000 (+34.09%) Land $503,500 Building $446,500 | ||
| 2025 | $9,656.00 | $708,502 Land $354,251 Building $354,251 | |
| 2023 | $8,591.00 (+1.97%) | $680,990 Land $340,495 Building $340,495 | $716,850 |
| 2022 | $8,425.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 553 Secoya St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2022.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 88 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 88 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2022–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Storm 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 553 Secoya St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 304 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 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon, Xfinity.
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