617 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 617 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Office
Detailsbuilt 1973
Lot Size0.339 acres (14,767 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$850,000 (Feb 2012)
Tax Bill$6,917 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN018-201-25

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN018-201-25
Alternative APN
  • 018-201-25-000

Interior

Stories1 Story

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1973
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1973
Construction TypeWood
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Lot Area14,767 sqft (0.339 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address617 E LAKE AVE
CityWATSONVILLE
StateCA
Zip95076-3508
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Commercial Office
Legal SubdivisionJOY & MAHERS ADD
Legal Lot Number,1
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionWATSONVILLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1031
Census Tract110201

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address165 CUTTER DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-2211
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 17, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 17, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 19, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20128275
Prior Transfer DateAug 7, 2002
Prior Transfer Doc0000064786
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

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$533,984 (+2%) Land $242,718 Building $291,266
2025$6,917.00 (+13.1%)$523,514 (+4.04%) Land $237,959 Building $285,555
2023$6,116.00 (+1.81%)$503,185 Land $228,719 Building $274,466
2022$6,007.00

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
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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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