Santa Cruz County property record for 723 E Lake Ave, #J, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Mixed Use Store/Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 6,784 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.742 acres (32,322 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Jul 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $15,127 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 018-203-19 |
| Primary APN | 018-203-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,784 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 32,322 sqft (0.742 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 723 E LAKE AVE, A |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-3503 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Store/Office |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY VILLAGE |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 110201 |
723 E Lake Ave, #J is held in a trust since April 2018.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 723 E LAKE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3503 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199448410 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5533 / 526 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013323 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 723 E LAKE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3503 |
| Document Number | 0000013323 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 13323 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 723 E LAKE AVE WATSONVILLE CA 950763503, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3503 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 723 E Lake Ave, #J was $15,127.
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 | $1,184,168 (+2%) Land $471,489 Building $712,679 | |
| 2025 | $15,127.00 | $1,160,948 Land $462,244 Building $698,704 |
| 2023 | $13,463.00 (+1.82%) | $1,115,868 Land $444,295 Building $671,573 |
| 2022 | $13,222.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 723 E Lake Ave, #J 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 723 E Lake Ave, #J 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 |
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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 1,034 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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