Santa Cruz County property record for 82 Puffin Ln, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,062 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,971 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,888,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $27,663 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 052-292-02 |
| Primary APN | 052-292-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,062 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,535 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,971 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 473 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 256 sqft |
| Patio Area | 256 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 82 PUFFIN LN |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SU |
| Legal Subdivision | PAJARO DUNES 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 82 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 122300 |
82 Puffin Ln is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 CASTLEWOOD DR, PLEASANTON, CA 94566-9748 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202136778 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 8, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000034835 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 82 PUFFIN LN, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076 |
| Document Number | 0000036778 |
| Map Reference | MB 45 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0036778 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,076.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 CASTLEWOOD DR, PLEASANTON, CA 94566-9748 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000036779 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0036779 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 82 Puffin Ln was $27,663.
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 | $2,043,632 (+2%) Land $1,532,724 Building $510,908 | ||
| 2025 | $27,663.00 | $2,003,561 Land $1,502,671 Building $500,890 | |
| 2023 | $22,565.00 (+1.76%) | $1,925,760 Land $1,444,320 Building $481,440 | $1,811,430 |
| 2022 | $22,174.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 82 Puffin Ln in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 55 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 474 units insured incl. 419 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1983–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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 82 Puffin Ln is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 105 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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