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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $220,000 on Dec 19, 2011

245 FORD ST

WATSONVILLE, CA 95076
8
Beds
4
Baths
5,558 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1895
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
17
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$220,000 · Dec 19, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,963 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$861,827 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$234,078
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$627,749
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$844,928

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.25
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
18
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
18
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
46
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
46
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountySANTA CRUZ
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Wall Unit
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Radcliff ElementaryF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Watsonville High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Rolling Hills Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi

District: Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95076These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.79
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.510

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.83,352
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.573 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,517
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,801
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.74%

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How this home compares

245 Ford St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Watsonville 95076
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Santa Cruz County
  • Among the oldest homes in Watsonville 95076

How it measures up in Watsonville 95076

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Watsonville 95076.

Living area5,558 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,510 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1895
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 245 Ford St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatsonville 95076Santa Cruz County
Living areabigger than5,558 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac68% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than1895almost no homesalmost no homes

About 245 Ford St

When did 245 Ford St, Watsonville, CA last sell?

245 Ford St, Watsonville, CA last sold on Dec 19, 2011 for $220,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 245 Ford St, Watsonville, CA?

245 Ford St, Watsonville, CA has 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 5,558 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 245 Ford St, Watsonville, CA built?

245 Ford St, Watsonville, CA was built in 1895, making it 131 years old.

What schools serve 245 Ford St, Watsonville, CA?

245 Ford St, Watsonville, CA is assigned to Radcliff Elementary (elementary), rated F; Watsonville High School (high), rated D+; Rolling Hills Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 245 Ford St, Watsonville, CA compare to other homes in Watsonville 95076?

Among the 16,203 homes in Watsonville 95076, it is bigger than almost all of them (5,558 ft² against a typical 1,510 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1895 against a typical 1973). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 245 Ford St, Watsonville, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 245 Ford St, Watsonville, CA was $10,963. The county assessed it at $861,827.

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