Santa Cruz County property record for 779 Bronte Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,103 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,617 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $435,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $6,438 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Sale May 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 017-462-20 |
| Primary APN | 017-462-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,103 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,513 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,617 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 410 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 779 BRONTE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-3640 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | PAJARO VILLAGE SUB UN #2 TR #721 |
| Legal Lot Number | 114 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 110102 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 017-462-20
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11 CARLENE CT, FREEDOM, CA 95019-2716 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| May 02, 2018 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer · Line of Credit BAY FCU |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 24, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201823429 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000013302 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 779 BRONTE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3640 |
| Document Number | 0000023429 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 23429 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $478.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 11 CARLENE CT FREEDOM CA 950192716, FREEDOM, CA 95019-2716 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | May 02, 2018 |
| Property Address | 779 BRONTE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3640 |
| Document Number | 0000013302 |
| Map Reference | MB 64 PG 13 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0013302 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 779 BRONTE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-3640 |
| Document Number | 0000013303 |
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| Date | May 02, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0013303 |
| Name | BAY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CAPITOLA, CA 95010 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jun 15, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Municipality | Watsonville City |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $494,955 (+2%) Land $296,973 Building $197,982 | ||
| 2025 | $6,438.00 (+13.13%) | $485,250 (+4.04%) Land $291,150 Building $194,100 | |
| 2023 | $5,691.00 (+1.84%) | $466,408 Land $279,845 Building $186,563 | $451,530 |
| 2022 | $5,588.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 10, 2019 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 115 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 115 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 19 (2022–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Winter Storms And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cruzio Internet Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 119 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF WATSONVILLE serves 65,231 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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