Santa Cruz County property record for 8 Bowen Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,449 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,797 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,208 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 108-211-21 |
| Primary APN | 108-211-21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,449 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,797 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8 BOWEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-0606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-9 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARADISE HEIGHTS TR 03 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 122401 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 108-211-21
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 BOWEN AVE, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-0606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201634888 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 13, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017760 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| 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 | $544,547 (+2%) Land $414,329 Building $130,218 | ||
| 2025 | $7,208.00 (+7.74%) | $533,869 (+4.04%) Land $406,205 Building $127,664 | |
| 2024 | $6,690.00 (+1.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,572.00 (+2.02%) | $513,139 Land $390,432 Building $122,707 | $712,620 |
| 2022 | $6,442.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Cruz County (06087C), as of July 10, 2019 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060871224011, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Storm And Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · lower than 75% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: Cruzio Internet, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 144 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system CA4410011, 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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