86 Alta Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 86 Alta Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,015 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size0.803 acres (34,979 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$495,000 (May 2012)
Tax Bill$7,868 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Transfer
Jul 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN045-071-03

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN045-071-03
Alternative APN
  • 045-071-03-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area1,015 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,394 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1975
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1975
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area34,979 sqft (0.803 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area379 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address86 ALTA DR
CityWATSONVILLE
StateCA
Zip95076-1632
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1-9
Legal SubdivisionLA SELVA ACRES PRCL 18
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionWATSONVILLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3018
Census Tract122300

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address86 ALTA DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1632
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 10, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 1, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FREMONT BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 22, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 22, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201224351
Last Transfer DateJan 22, 2022
Transfer Doc0000004609
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateFeb 10, 2022
Property Address86 ALTA DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1632
Document Number0000004609
Instrument DateJan 22, 2022
Instrument2022-0004609
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address86 ALTA DR, LA SELVA BEACH, CA 95076-1632

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address86 ALTA DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-1632
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 15, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address86 ALTA DR, LA SELVA BCH, CA 95076-1632

Mortgage

Document Number0000035850
DateJul 1, 2021
Instrument2021-0035850
Lender
NameFREMONT BANK
TypeBank
AddressLIVERMORE, CA 94551
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueJul 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
Unified School DistrictPajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$634,183 (+2%) Land $380,510 Building $253,673
2025$7,868.00 (+13.39%)$621,748 (+4.04%) Land $373,049 Building $248,699
2023$6,939.00 (+1.85%)$597,605 Land $358,563 Building $239,042$909,090
2022$6,813.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimApr 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms And Flooding, Apr 1998 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT
serves 40,962 people · EPA ID CA4410017
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 104 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Razzolink
Fixed Wireless
500 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: Cruzio.

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