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602 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 602 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Store
Details3,423 sqft · built 1949
Lot Size0.218 acres (9,496 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill$4,760 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Transfer
Nov 2020 Transfer
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN017-063-02

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN017-063-02
Alternative APN
  • 017-063-02-000

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area3,423 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area3,423 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1949
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1949
Construction TypeWood
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Lot Area9,496 sqft (0.218 acres)
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Location & Zoning

Street Address602 E LAKE AVE
CityWATSONVILLE
StateCA
Zip95076-3509
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Store
Legal SubdivisionBOLSA DEL PAJARO RHO
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionWATSONVILLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2014
Census Tract110102

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 2583, HOLLISTER, CA 95024-2583
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 4, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Nov 3, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jul 20, 2020Correction Deed
ATTORNEY ONLY
Apr 20, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Dec 30, 2019Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Dec 30, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateMay 25, 2021
Transfer Doc0000030951
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJun 4, 2021
Property Address602 E LAKE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3509
Document Number0000030951
Map ReferenceVOL 179 PG 398
Instrument DateMay 25, 2021
Instrument2021-0030951
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
AddressPO BOX 2583, HOLLISTER, CA 95024-2583

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateNov 3, 2020
Property Address602 E LAKE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3509
Document Number0000045735
Instrument DateOct 27, 2020
Instrument45735
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 19, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
AddressPO BOX 2583 HOLLISTER CA 950242583, HOLLISTER, CA 95024-2583

July 2020: Correction Deed

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJul 20, 2020
Property Address602 E LAKE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3509
Document Number0000026482
Instrument DateJul 16, 2020
Instrument26482
Record UpdatedAug 4, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Partial Interest
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
AddressPO BOX 2583 HOLLISTER CA 950242583, HOLLISTER, CA 95024-2583

April 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateApr 20, 2020
Property Address602 E LAKE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3509
Document Number0000013536
Instrument DateApr 7, 2020
Instrument13536
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 18, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust

December 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateDec 30, 2019
Property Address602 E LAKE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3509
Document Number0000041370
Instrument DateDec 30, 2019
Instrument41370
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address602 E LAKE AVE WATSONVILLE CA 950763509, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3509

December 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateDec 30, 2019
Property Address602 E LAKE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3509
Document Number0000041371
Instrument DateDec 30, 2019
Instrument41371
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
AddressPO BOX 2583 HOLLISTER CA 950242583, HOLLISTER, CA 95024-2583

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 Value
2026$366,207 (+2%) Land $225,437 Building $140,770
2025$4,760.00 (+13.77%)$359,029 (+4.04%) Land $221,018 Building $138,011
2023$4,184.00 (+1.8%)$345,088 Land $212,435 Building $132,653
2022$4,110.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

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
minimal risk
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 1,034 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
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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