25% Fractional Ownership offered. ENJOY YOUR BEACH FRONT CONDO with a friendly group of fractional owners. This condo has a full 180 degee, unobstructed ocean view. Beautifully and so tastefully remodeled with pristine furnishings all cherished by the owners. The kitchen is a chef's delight and the bathroom boasts a European stall shower. There is a homeowner agreement and usage calendar for owners convenience. Tennis, pickleball, basketball courts are all onsite. Walking trails around the picturesque ponds are part of this scenic property. Your condo is ramp accessible from the parking lot and is just a few steps away from having your feet in the sand of miles of pristine beach in South Santa Cruz County. Sunset Beach is close to famous surf spots, amazing golf courses, shopping and fine dining. Shorebirds/Pajaro Dunes is located about half way between Monterey and Santa Cruz but is remote enough to enjoy the privacy of the longest and most quiet beach in Santa Cruz County.
Sold for $260,000
$260,000
101 Shell Dr #185, Watsonville, CA 95076
1beds
842sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 1973
-- sqft lot
$335,900 Zestimate®
$309/sqft
$2,570 Estimated rent
Home value
$335,900
$269,000 - $440,000
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Beach frontPristine furnishingsEuropean stall shower
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Listed by:
Gail Cruse 00778908 831-227-9008,
Sotheby’s International Realty 831-204-7884
Bought with:
Gail Cruse, 00778908
Sotheby’s International Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81992289
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: StallShower
Dining room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: Other
Kitchen
- Features: _220VoltOutlet, Countertop_SolidSurfceCorian, ExhaustFan
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Electric Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven/Range, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert
- Common walls with other units/homes: End Unit
Interior area
- Total structure area: 842
- Total interior livable area: 842 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Common, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Electric Gate, Guest, Parking Area
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Parking, Customized Wheelchair Accessible
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Dog Run/Kennel, Tennis Court(s), Drought Tolerant Plants
- Fencing: Front Yard,Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City Lights, Garden/Greenbelt, Greenbelt, Hills, Mountain(s), Ocean, Other, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Ocean,Water
Lot
- Features: Other
Details
- Additional structures: TennisRaquetball
- Parcel number: 05246205000
- Zoning: SU
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Fiberglass, Other
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: $633 quarterly
- Amenities included: Beach Rights, Car Wash Area, Club House, Community Security Gate, Concierge, Conference Facilities, Door Person, Game Court Outdoor, Garden Greenbelt Trails, Putting Green
- Services included: Water
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/17/2025 | Sold | $260,000-6.6%$309/sqft |
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| 3/12/2025 | Pending sale | $278,500$331/sqft |
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| 2/27/2025 | Contingent | $278,500$331/sqft |
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| 1/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $278,500+29.5%$331/sqft |
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| 10/9/2019 | Sold | $215,000-2.3%$255/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2019 | Pending sale | $220,000$261/sqft |
Source: Pajaro Dunes #ML81763762 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2019 | Listed for sale | $220,000-68.1%$261/sqft |
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| 5/7/2018 | Sold | $690,000-3.5%$819/sqft |
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| 4/19/2018 | Listed for sale | $715,000$849/sqft |
Source: David Lyng Real Estate #ML81684580 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2018 | Pending sale | $715,000$849/sqft |
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| 2/21/2018 | Price change | $715,000-2.7%$849/sqft |
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| 11/12/2017 | Listed for sale | $735,000-9.8%$873/sqft |
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| 5/2/2005 | Sold | $815,000$968/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,719 +8.8% | $1,015,962 +2% |
| 2024 | $14,446 +28.6% | $996,039 +10.2% |
| 2023 | $11,235 +2% | $904,013 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,019 +2.8% | $886,288 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,724 +1.5% | $868,909 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,566 +20.3% | $860,000 +22.2% |
| 2019 | $8,782 +0.5% | $703,800 +0.5% |
| 2018 | $8,735 +10% | $700,000 +12.6% |
| 2017 | $7,942 +9.5% | $621,500 -15.1% |
| 2016 | $7,252 -13.3% | $731,724 +10% |
| 2015 | $8,365 +10% | $665,204 +11% |
| 2014 | $7,602 | $599,283 +24.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $480,850 -4.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $505,300 -17.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $611,250 |
| 2009 | -- | $611,250 |
| 2008 | -- | $611,250 -27.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $847,926 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $831,300 +194% |
| 2005 | -- | $282,723 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $277,179 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $272,099 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $266,763 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $261,533 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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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