Santa Cruz County property record for 614 Ester Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 892 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,136 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $189,000 (Dec 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $3,986 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 017-352-12 |
| Primary APN | 017-352-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 892 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,236 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 3,136 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 344 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 614 ESTER WAY |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-3514 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY VILLAGE SUB #2 TR #525 |
| Legal Lot Number | 112 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 110102 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 017-352-12
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 WHITING RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1413 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200064657 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 10, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034020 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Municipality | Watsonville City |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $290,492 (+2%) Land $174,295 Building $116,197 | ||
| 2025 | $3,986.00 (+13.76%) | $284,796 (+4.04%) Land $170,878 Building $113,918 | |
| 2023 | $3,504.00 (+1.92%) | $273,737 Land $164,242 Building $109,495 | $429,120 |
| 2022 | $3,438.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Cruz County (06087C), updated July 10, 2019 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060871101022, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 115 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| 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, tidal / storm surge, Severe Winter Storms And Mudslides |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 1,034 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cruzio Internet | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink | Fixed Wireless (unlicensed) | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. | Fixed Wireless (licensed-by-rule) | 250 / 100 |
| AT&T | DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available at this address: AT&T, T-Mobile USA. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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