Santa Cruz County property record for 81 Arthur Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 904 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,186 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,738 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 016-434-09 |
| Primary APN | 016-434-09 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 904 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,135 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,186 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 231 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 81 ARTHUR RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-2631 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | MURPHY 87 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 110503 |
81 Arthur Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2021.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 ARTHUR RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-2631 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201118049 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000057439 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 81 ARTHUR RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-2631 |
| Document Number | 0000057439 |
| Map Reference | MB 29 PG 37 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0057439 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 81 ARTHUR RD, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-2631 |
| Document Number | 0000057440 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0057440 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 81 Arthur Rd was $3,738 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Municipality | Watsonville City |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $294,030 (+2%) Land $205,821 Building $88,209 | ||
| 2025 | $3,738.00 Homeowner's exemption | $288,266 Land $201,786 Building $86,480 | |
| 2023 | $3,267.00 (+1.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $277,071 Land $193,950 Building $83,121 | $453,600 |
| 2022 | $3,208.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 81 Arthur Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 81 Arthur Rd 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 |
|---|
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 616 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| 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: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon, Xfinity.
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