Santa Cruz County property record for 8 Cottage Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,413 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,011 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $690,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $9,627 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 051-311-11 |
| Primary APN | 051-311-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,413 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,919 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,011 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8 COTTAGE DR |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-2314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Description | TR 257 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 257 PARKWOOD MANOR |
| Legal Tract | 257 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 122500 |
8 Cottage Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 COTTAGE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-2314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202411247 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007400 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Property Address | 8 COTTAGE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-2314 |
| Document Number | 0000005258 |
| Map Reference | MB 37 PG 16 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0005258 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 COTTAGE DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-2314 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Cottage Dr was $9,627 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 | $717,878 (+2%) Land $538,408 Building $179,470 | ||
| 2025 | $9,627.00 | $703,800 Land $527,850 Building $175,950 | |
| 2023 | $3,619.00 (+2.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $225,873 Land $95,709 Building $130,164 | $713,790 |
| 2022 | $3,544.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 8 Cottage Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 63 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 63 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 54 (1995–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · Severe Storm 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.
The area around 8 Cottage Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 159 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
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