Santa Cruz County property record for 71 Hill Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,588 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,536 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,057 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 018-191-04 |
| Primary APN | 018-191-04 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,588 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,948 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,536 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 102 sqft |
| Patio Area | 102 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 71 HILL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-4005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | JOY & WAHERS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 110201 |
71 Hill Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 1994.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 HILL AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 11, 1994 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000054520 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 71 HILL AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4005 |
| Document Number | 0000001506 |
| Map Reference | MB 15 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2020-0001506 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 71 HILL AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4005 |
| Document Number | 0000001507 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0001507 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 71 Hill Ave was $4,057.
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 | $312,937 (+2%) Land $156,035 Building $156,902 | ||
| 2025 | $4,057.00 | $306,801 Land $152,975 Building $153,826 | |
| 2023 | $3,555.00 (+1.8%) | $294,887 Land $147,035 Building $147,852 | $649,800 |
| 2022 | $3,492.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 Hill Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 71 Hill Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 823 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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