Santa Cruz County property record for 74 Sunset Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,442 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.048 acres (2,091 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,325,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $15,495 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 046-181-07 |
| Primary APN | 046-181-07 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,442 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,871 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,091 sqft (0.048 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 429 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 526 sqft |
| Patio Area | 526 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 74 SUNSET DR |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-9655 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Description | LOT 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 122300 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2310 HOMESTEAD RD, C1, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024-7302 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 6, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20255082 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 31, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000028545 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $1,351,500 (+8.12%) Land $1,020,000 Building $331,500 | ||
| 2025 | $15,495.00 (+15.35%) | $1,250,000 (+5.82%) Land $950,000 Building $300,000 | |
| 2023 | $13,433.00 (+1.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,181,244 Land $826,161 Building $355,083 | $1,506,690 |
| 2022 | $13,184.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 55 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 474 units insured incl. 419 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1983–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | SUNSET BEACH MUTUAL WATER CO private · serves 182 people · EPA ID CA4400599 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF WATSONVILLE |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| 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 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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