Santa Cruz County property record for 79 Hughes Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 2.17 acres (94,787 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Jul 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $1,618 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110-311-10 |
| Primary APN | 110-311-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,582 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 94,787 sqft |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 79 HUGHES RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-9402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Subdivision | SALSIPUEDES RHO |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 123300 |
79 Hughes Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2011.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 HUGHES RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-9402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199537871 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5707 / 30 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000043560 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Hughes Rd was $1,618 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $92,955 (+2%) Land $45,080 Building $47,875 | ||
| 2025 | $1,618.00 Homeowner's exemption | $91,132 Land $44,196 Building $46,936 | |
| 2023 | $1,379.00 (+2.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $87,593 Land $42,479 Building $45,114 | $371,070 |
| 2022 | $1,343.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Hughes Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2022.
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 File median of 26 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 26 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2022–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 79 Hughes Rd is moderate, ranking above 60% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 60% of the US · lower than 63% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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