Santa Cruz County property record for 716 Palm Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,596 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $10,590 (Dec 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $5,095 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 018-201-02 |
| Primary APN | 018-201-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,596 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,180 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 62 HILL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-4006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | JOY & MAHERS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 110201 |
716 Palm Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2001.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 716 PALM AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4039 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 4, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200181020 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 716 Palm Ave was $5,095 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $395,364 (+2%) Land $178,895 Building $216,469 | |
| 2025 | $5,095.00 Homeowner's exemption | $387,612 Land $175,387 Building $212,225 |
| 2023 | $4,485.00 (+1.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $372,561 Land $168,577 Building $203,984 |
| 2022 | $4,402.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 716 Palm 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 716 Palm 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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