Does Watsonville, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Watsonville, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say it's dog friendly

Is a car needed in Watsonville, CA?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Watsonville, CA?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Watsonville, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are the streets well-lit in Watsonville, CA?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say streets are well-lit

Do residents of Watsonville, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

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Do kids play outside in Watsonville, CA?

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Is Watsonville, CA walkable to grocery stores?

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As of early 2026, 58% of users say parking is easy

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As of early 2026, 52% of users say it's quiet

Would people walk alone at night in Watsonville, CA?

As of early 2026, 51% of users say people would walk alone at night

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As of early 2026, 51% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in Watsonville, CA?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Watsonville, CA?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say there are community events

OFF MARKET

226 E Lake Ave
Watsonville, CA 95076

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,052 sqft (on 0.31 acres)

$706,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 5, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $4,267/mo*

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$706,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Jul 5, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $4,267/mo*

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3 Beds

1 Bath

1,052 sqft

(on 0.31 acres)

Local Information

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Description

This single-family home is located at 226 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA. 226 E Lake Ave is in Watsonville, CA and in ZIP code 95076. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,052 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.31 acres and was built in 1859.

226 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,052 sqft single-family home built in 1859. It last sold for $250,000 on Apr 4, 2001. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $706,200, with a rent estimate of $3,956/month.

Home Highlights

Parking

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Outdoor

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HOA

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Listed

Less than a day ago

Home Details for 226 E Lake Ave

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionDeck
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1859Year Updated: 1859
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 6

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.31 acres

Price History for 226 E Lake Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
04/04/2001	$250,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 04/04/2001 Contract Date 03/27/2001 County Transfer Tax $275 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Watsonville

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$791K

$10.75KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

Price per sq ft

$560

$11MoM

Available listings

113

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$4,944
Assessment	$376,712

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 226 E Lake Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
120 Jefferson St, Watsonville, CA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$362,500	08/06/25	2	1	1,147
234 Maple Ave, Watsonville, CA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$735,000	10/31/25	3	1	1,516
21 Jefferson St, Watsonville, CA	0.09	Single-Family Home	$690,000	05/15/26	2	1	1,621
420 E Beach St, Watsonville, CA	0.37	Single-Family Home	$287,500	11/26/25	3	1	1,770
519 Lincoln St, Watsonville, CA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$350,000	04/28/26	2	1	822
205 Bockius St, Watsonville, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$550,000	12/17/25	2	1	968
229 Elm St, Watsonville, CA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$612,800	09/11/25	4	1	1,318
74 White St, Watsonville, CA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$458,000	05/01/26	2	1	980
105 Palm Ave, Watsonville, CA	0.32	Single-Family Home	$675,000	03/23/26	3	1	1,085
29 Dawson St, Watsonville, CA	0.50	Single-Family Home	$415,401	06/01/26	3	1	1,251

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SOLD
MAY 15, 2026
$690,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,621 sqft
21 Jefferson St,
Watsonville, CA 95076
SOLD
APR 28, 2026
$350,000
2 bd
1 ba
822 sqft
519 Lincoln St,
Watsonville, CA 95076
OFF MARKET
Est. $744,100
4 bd
2 ba
896 sqft
528 Lincoln St,
Watsonville, CA 95076
OFF MARKET
524 Lincoln St #B,
Watsonville, CA 95076
OFF MARKET
Est. $683,700
2 bd
1 ba
1,216 sqft
133 Trafton St,
Watsonville, CA 95076
OFF MARKET
Est. $1,208,100
6 bd
4 ba
3,000 sqft
220 Maple Ave,
Watsonville, CA 95076
SOLD
OCT 31, 2025
$735,000
3 bd
1 ba
1,516 sqft
234 Maple Ave,
Watsonville, CA 95076
OFF MARKET
Est. $807,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,392 sqft
132 Brennan St,
Watsonville, CA 95076
SOLD
DEC 17, 2025
$550,000
2 bd
1 ba
968 sqft
205 Bockius St,
Watsonville, CA 95076
FOR SALE
$1,199,000
6 bd
4 ba
2,602 sqft
128 Maple Ave,
Watsonville, CA 95076
OFF MARKET
Est. $755,400
3 bd
2 ba
1,162 sqft
231 Bockius St,
Watsonville, CA 95076
SOLD
APR 17, 2026
$900,000
5 bd
5 ba
1,000 sqft
215 Palm Ave,
Watsonville, CA 95076

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Watsonville

At least 298 Trulia users voted on each feature.

78 % Say there are sidewalks
78 % Say it's dog friendly
75 % Say car is needed
73 % Say yards are well-kept
70 % Say there's holiday spirit
62 % Say streets are well-lit
62 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
61 % Say kids play outside
61 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
60 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
58 % Say parking is easy
52 % Say it's quiet
51 % Say people would walk alone at night
51 % Say neighbors are friendly
40 % Say there's wildlife
38 % Say there are community events

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5mo ago
"I think it’s important to know the speed limit to protect the children in our community and also to respect those rules as they create a safe living environment for everyone. "
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Gabriel Koch
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"The are great areas and not so great areas. But for the most part we are smack dab in between Monterey/Carmel & Santa Cruz/Capitola. We have the Redwoods and the Ocean. Best place to live. "
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Eduardo Roman
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9mo ago
"I love dogs and see dog owners walking around with their dogs on a leash and picking up their dog poop after."
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Eduardo Roman
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9mo ago
"Friendly neighbor hood with good food and places to go like the farmers markets and the beach, park and something else the weather "
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Jose Lopez
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1y ago
"It’s far and Santa Cruz traffic in the morning going northbound is excessive! Same thing when coming back home!"
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Durantony676
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2y ago
"It’s importante for parents to know there is still a lot of homeless people in the area and it would be not to gather food for them and help them out"
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2y ago
"Strawberry festival is by far the most popular festivity of our town since we do have a lot of strawberry fields in the area "
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Sergio.escalante.3
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2y ago
"Live and work in Watsonville. Commute on bicycle using the bicycle path and most drivers are respectful "
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2y ago
"I lived in the area for 16 years and love it. Everyone one looks out for everyone and everyone treats everyone as family "
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2y ago
"Most beaches are dog friendly great place for dogs to mingle. Everyone seems to have K9 friends out well behaved "
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Daisym Camarena
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2y ago
"The commute is mostly about 10 minutes to 15 minutes anywhere in the area everything is in closed proximity "
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Nancy L.
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2y ago
"I was born in Watsonville and I love the house I have section 8 I love Watsonville friendly people Nancy leyva"
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Jairo M.
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5y ago
"They will like how people treat them And also the beautiful places that Watsonville has and parks and it easy to get to the beach "
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Jose L.
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5y ago
"Traffic is long, accidents on the roadway, lots of speeding, road rage, rude pedestrians, and have to wake up really early to beat the traffic"
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Erichumble
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5y ago
"Easy commute from corralitos to Soquel and back and it’s not stressful driving the country roads "
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Anna C.
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6y ago
"I see a lot of people walking their dogs here. There is a local dog park. But a lot of dog owners do not pick up after their dogs go potty "
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Lauragusmayamax
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6y ago
"I've lived here most of my life except for college. It is a great small town. You have to go out of town for big stores like Costco and Walmart."
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Btahuite73
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6y ago
"Yes , they have spots events with friends etc know personally neighbors as work wise meet them and talked to them "
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Minelly831.garcia
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6y ago
"It’s a great place to live and good schools as well. You should keep an eye out for tour kids at all times. "
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Kim D.
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6y ago
"Good area for for walking with plenty of open spaces and really close to multiple beautiful beaches."
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Danny66ek
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7y ago
"dog friendly, theres trails to walk dogs very close. Also schools with fields of grass to let your dog run around and play."
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Njbvg
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7y ago
"Alot of people around, i live near a high school so lots of cars, children, and families a round. Takes about 15-20 mins to get to one side of town to the other but cant complain "
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Lauragusmayamax
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8y ago
"I have lived here for over 20 years. Love the area. We're close to many parks and beaches. The weather is nice."
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Joannalnavarrop
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8y ago
"It’s an okay neighborhood. I hate that you often hear cars pass by and paying so much for rent. It’s also a very small town. "
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elkhorng
12y ago
"Slaughter farm on corner and directly above it, no water, packs of coyote possible mountain lions occasionally, Russian Kangel dogs [look them up] next door. Neighbors have 2000 strangers over each year for biz. 5 acres of poison oaks, Neighbors very noisey all night long with farm animals cost 1000's of dollars to remove a tree. house might have to be 50 feet away from 100's of barn animals."
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jocelynpaigejohnson
14y ago
"There is a marvelous community volunteer effort here. We have a grange, club for adults, for kids and a volunteer library. We have a cultural center, a farmers market, and nationally famous sausage and meat. It's quiet and unique here. Picture apple orchards meet the redwoods. I adore my neighbors and my sense of safety and the peace."
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