Santa Cruz County property record for 73 Gaffey Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,826 sqft · built 1886 |
| Lot Size | 23.8 acres (1,038,558 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,440 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2016 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 109-181-24 |
| Primary APN | 109-181-24 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,826 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1886 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1886 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,038,558 sqft |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 73 GAFFEY RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-9731 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP OF STEPHEN SCURICHS |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 122401 |
73 Gaffey Rd, recreational vacant land, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2015.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 73 GAFFEY RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-9731 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010723 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 73 GAFFEY RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-9731 |
| Document Number | 0000000047 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 73 GAFFEY RD WATSONVILLE CA 950769731, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-9731 |
| Document Number | 0000000047 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 47 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33634 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 73 Gaffey Rd was $4,440.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $343,278 (+2%) Land $232,318 Building $110,960 | ||
| 2025 | $4,440.00 | $336,548 Land $227,764 Building $108,784 | |
| 2023 | $4,010.00 (+1.98%) | $323,480 Land $218,920 Building $104,560 | $1,076,760 |
| 2022 | $3,932.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 73 Gaffey Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Storm And Flooding |
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 risk around 73 Gaffey Rd is high, ranking above 71% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 71% of the US · above 46% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: Cruzio.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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