78 Blake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 78 Blake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Square Footage1,493 sqft Living Area
Lot Size14,941 sqft (0.343 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$705,000 (2019)
Tax Bill$9,440.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN108-071-02
Alternative APN
  • 108-071-02-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area1,493 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,232 sqft Gross Area
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1937
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area14,941 sqft (0.343 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area739 sqft Garage
Deck Area420 sqft Deck
Patio Area420 sqft Patio
TopographySteep Topography

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemWall Unit Cooling
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace Heating
SewageSeptic Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address78 BLAKE AVE
CityWATSONVILLE
StateCA
Zip95076-0533
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionCORRALITOS RHO
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Minor Civil DivisionWATSONVILLE
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1008
Census Tract122402

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 108-071-02

Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address78 BLAKE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0533
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 04, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FREMONT BANK
Mar 28, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FLAGSTAR BANK FSB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 28, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 28, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 10, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20197894
Prior Transfer DateFeb 21, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0000010388
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address78 BLAKE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0533
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address78 BLAKE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0533

Mortgage

Document Number0000046156
DateNov 04, 2020
Instrument2020-0046156
Lender
NameFREMONT BANK
TypeBank
AddressLIVERMORE, CA 94551
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 01, 2050

March 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateMar 28, 2019
Property Address78 BLAKE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0533
Document Number0000007894
Instrument DateMar 23, 2019
Instrument2019-0007894
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants In Common
Address78 BLAKE AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0533

Mortgage

Document Number0000007895
DateMar 28, 2019
Instrument2019-0007895
Lender
NameFLAGSTAR BANK FSB
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
Unified School DistrictPajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$742,140 (+2%) Land $558,248 Building $183,892
2025$9,440.00 (+13.07%) Homeowner's exemption$727,588 (+4.04%) Land $547,302 Building $180,286
2023$8,349.00 (+2%) Homeowner's exemption$699,336 Land $526,050 Building $173,286$809,190
2022$8,185.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Cruz County (06087C), updated July 10, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
38th percentile nationally · 23rd in California
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 1,667 per year
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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