BEACH & OCEAN VIEW PENTHOUSE SHOREBIRDS! NEW PRICE! This charming, completely remodeled, 2-bedrm, 2-bathrm penthouse condo offers open floorplan & high completely retextured ceilings. The well-appointed chef's kitchen has modern amenities, including handpicked cherry wood cabinets throughout, original chandeliers, granite countertops, with island cooking range, microwave, self-cleaning oven range, state of the art coffee maker, beautiful tile features, dual ovens and refrigerator. The home features high, newly textured ceilings, beautiful bathroom skylights and radiant warming floors in both bathrooms! Enjoy cozy evenings gazing at the sunset over the Monterey Bay. This condo is just steps to miles of pristine beach, the longest beach in Santa Cruz County. Enjoy fishing or hike all the way to Aptos on the unobstructed beach. Located about halfway between Monterey and Santa Cruz, you will enjoy the best of both post card perfect worlds. This property is close to fine dining, world famous golf links and surf spots as well as the Fisherman's Wharf and the S.C. Beach Boardwalk. These homes may be used as vacation rentals, long term rentals, permanent residences or just leave vacant for your private use. Homeowner's (2) pets are welcome! Fractional offers considered.
Sold for $1,225,000
$1,225,000
101 Shell Dr #100, Watsonville, CA 95076
2beds
1,040sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 1973
-- sqft lot
$1,219,900 Zestimate®
$1,178/sqft
$3,412 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,219,900
$1.09M - $1.38M
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Island cooking rangeOriginal chandeliersHandpicked cherry wood cabinetsBeautiful tile featuresHigh completely retextured ceilingsOpen floorplanGranite countertops
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Listed by:
Gail Cruse 00778908 831-227-9008,
Sotheby’s International Realty 831-204-7884
Bought with:
Richard Seadler, 00427633
Pajaro Dunes
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82003087
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: _220VoltOutlet, Countertop_Granite, ExhaustFan, Island
Heating
- Electric, Fireplace(s), Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert, Living Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,040
- Total interior livable area: 1,040 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Off Street, Parking Area
Features
- Stories: 5
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City Lights, Garden/Greenbelt, Hills, Mountain(s), Ocean, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Ocean,Water
Details
- Parcel number: 05241134000
- Zoning: SU
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Other, Polyurethane
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Watsonville
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $2,531 quarterly
- Amenities included: Beach Rights, Car Wash Area, Club House, Concierge, Door Person, Garden Greenbelt Trails
- Services included: Sewer, Water
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CalVetLoan, CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Sold | $1,225,000-5.6%$1,178/sqft |
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| 12/9/2025 | Pending sale | $1,298,000$1,248/sqft |
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| 11/18/2025 | Contingent | $1,298,000$1,248/sqft |
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| 8/2/2025 | Price change | $1,298,000-7.2%$1,248/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Price change | $1,398,000-0.1%$1,344/sqft |
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| 4/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,400,000+90.5%$1,346/sqft |
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| 12/3/2004 | Sold | $735,000$707/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,820 +8.8% | $1,024,532 +2% |
| 2024 | $14,537 +20% | $1,004,444 +2% |
| 2023 | $12,109 +1.9% | $984,749 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,878 +4.6% | $965,439 +4.1% |
| 2021 | $11,358 +9.1% | $927,171 +9.6% |
| 2020 | $10,414 +0.6% | $845,993 +0.5% |
| 2019 | $10,355 +0.9% | $841,500 |
| 2018 | $10,264 -0.8% | $841,500 |
| 2017 | $10,349 +9.8% | $841,500 +7.5% |
| 2016 | $9,425 +6.2% | $782,931 +10% |
| 2015 | $8,878 +10.1% | $711,756 +11% |
| 2014 | $8,063 | $641,221 +24.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $514,500 -13.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $595,349 -8% |
| 2010 | -- | $646,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $646,800 -17.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $779,988 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $764,694 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $749,700 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $735,000 +170.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $271,456 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $266,481 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $261,256 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $256,134 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $251,112 |
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Neighborhood: 95076
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Landmark Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3.7 mi
- 2/10Rolling Hills Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4 mi
- 4/10Watsonville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: PajaroValleyUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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