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E 5th St, Watsonville, CA, 95076

3beds
2baths
4,350sqft
$1,495,000
$344price/sqft
$9,545/moest. monthly cost
$381,800/yrincome needed

About This Home

Well maintained 8 unit apartment building in the heart of Watsonville. 642 Lincoln Street is a 6 unit building and 406 E 5th is a duplex, all on one parcel. Units have been updated with newer electric panels and wall heaters. Units have separate gas and electric meters. Most kitchens, bathrooms have been updated, along with newer flooring and dual pane windows. Long term tenants with low rents and no vacancy for many years. Please do not disturb the tenants. Separate laundry room with coin operated machines. This is an excellent investment for buyers looking for stable cash flow and long term upside.

Getting Around

92
WalkingWalker's Paradise
45
TransitSome Transit
85
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

1/10
2/10
E. A. Hall Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.5 mi
4/10
Watsonville High SchoolGrades 9-120.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1890

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Five Or More Units,Residential Income

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: Coin Operated

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Door features: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Wall Furnace
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 4,350
  • Total interior livable area: 4,350 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 01855101000
  • Zoning: MR
  • Special condition: Standard

Lot

  • Lot size: 7,754 sqft
  • Features: Level

Parking

  • Parking features: On Street
  • Carport: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeVery High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Inland Flooding

FEMA Declared Disasters in Santa Cruz County and California

Earthquake
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Snowstorm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $7,559$90,708
Home Insurance *$307$3,684
Property Taxes $747$8,964
Electricity $932$11,193
Total$9,545$114,540
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$327,257/yr
40% on housing$286,350/yr
45% on housing$254,533/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 11.0%
11.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.6%
0.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$344This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 95076$492
Santa Cruz County$621

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 95076$576
Santa Cruz County$663

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-14Pending sale$1,495,000
2026-07-21Listed for sale$1,495,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentPeter Cook
BrokerageLighthouse Realty

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