Santa Cruz County property record for 829 Madison St, Watsonville, CA 95076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,729 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,445 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $306,000 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,024 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 019-027-06 |
| Primary APN | 019-027-06 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,729 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,179 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,445 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 450 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 829 MADISON ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATSONVILLE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95076-2703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | PHELAN HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 110202 |
829 Madison St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2012.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 829 MADISON ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-2703 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201215161 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 8, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015160 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 829 Madison St was $5,024.
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 | $392,040 (+2%) Land $235,224 Building $156,816 | ||
| 2025 | $5,024.00 | $384,353 Land $230,612 Building $153,741 | |
| 2023 | $4,419.00 (+1.8%) | $369,428 Land $221,657 Building $147,771 | $571,770 |
| 2022 | $4,341.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 829 Madison St 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 829 Madison St 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 638 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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