Santa Cruz County property record for 8 Benito Ave, La Selva Beach, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,372 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,187 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $799,000 (Mar 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $12,106 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 045-191-15 |
| Primary APN | 045-191-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,372 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,187 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8 BENITO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-1706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | LA SELVA BEACH TR #1 |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3031 |
| Census Tract | 122300 |
8 Benito Ave is held in a trust since March 2013.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 418 BENVENUE AVE, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024-4006 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201313295 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000057796 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Benito Ave was $12,106.
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 | $1,003,590 (+2%) Land $602,154 Building $401,436 | ||
| 2025 | $12,106.00 | $983,912 Land $590,347 Building $393,565 | |
| 2023 | $10,706.00 (+1.8%) | $945,705 Land $567,423 Building $378,282 | $1,276,290 |
| 2022 | $10,517.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Benito Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 8 Benito Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | SOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT serves 40,962 people · EPA ID CA4410017 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 2 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 135 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks.
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