Santa Cruz County property record for 78 Minto Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Horticulture, Ornamental (Agricultural) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 3,560 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 16.1 acres (703,146 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individuals on Record |
| Tax Bill | $9,295 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051-091-01 |
| Primary APN | 051-091-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,560 sqft Gross Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 703,146 sqft |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Mountain |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 215 sqft |
| Patio Area | 215 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 78 MINTO RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-1339 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Horticulture, Ornamental (Agricultural) |
| Local Zoning Code | CA |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 122500 |
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individuals on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 MINTO RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1339 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 1994 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 1994 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 10, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199420360 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5470 / 660 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 29, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000051326 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 78 MINTO RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1339 |
| Document Number | 0000007740 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20267740 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 78 MINTO RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1339 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $655,522 (+2%) Land $349,516 Building $306,006 | |
| 2025 | $9,295.00 (+9.26%) | $642,668 (+4.04%) Land $342,662 Building $300,006 |
| 2024 | $8,507.00 (+2.27%) | |
| 2023 | $8,318.00 (+2.53%) | $617,714 Land $329,356 Building $288,358 |
| 2022 | $8,113.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 24 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1982–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | 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 100 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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