Nestled on the beach between Santa Cruz and Monterey, you can experience coastal living at its finest in this beautifully renovated ocean view condo. Perfectly situated in the gated Shorebirds beach community of Pajaro Dunes, this oceanfront retreat offers an unbeatable location for a private getaway, investment property, or full-time beachside living. Recently and tastefully updated with modern, high-end finishes. With the beach path just steps away, you have immediate access to morning walks, sunset strolls, or simply enjoying the soothing sound of the waves.
Sold for $1,100,000
$1,100,000
101 Shell Dr #255, Watsonville, CA 95076
2beds
1,052sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 1974
-- sqft lot
$1,140,300 Zestimate®
$1,046/sqft
$3,238 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,140,300
$1.08M - $1.20M
$3,238/mo
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Oceanfront retreatGated shorebirds beach community
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melanie Langemak 01937962 831-334-4653,
David Lyng Real Estate 831-429-5700,
Natalia Lockwood 01958028 831-600-6253,
David Lyng Real Estate
Bought with:
Jane M. Sotanski, 01207772
Sotheby’s International Realty
Teresa Huntley, 02124996
Sotheby’s International Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82029403
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea, EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- None
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,052
- Total interior livable area: 1,052 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Common
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Details
- Parcel number: 05249115000
- Zoning: SU
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1974
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: $2,618 quarterly
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/10/2026 | Sold | $1,100,000-6.4%$1,046/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82029403 Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2026 | Contingent | $1,175,000$1,117/sqft |
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| 12/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,175,000+83.6%$1,117/sqft |
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| 10/3/2014 | Sold | $640,000-8.4%$608/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2014 | Pending sale | $699,000$664/sqft |
Source: David Lyng & Associates #81215060 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2014 | Price change | $699,000-4.9%$664/sqft |
Source: David Lyng Real Estate #ML81215060 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2014 | Listed for sale | $735,000-1.9%$699/sqft |
Source: David Lyng & Associates #81215060 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2013 | Listing removed | $749,000$712/sqft |
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| 2/15/2013 | Listed for sale | $749,000-0.1%$712/sqft |
Source: David Lyng Real Estate #81215060 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2012 | Listing removed | $750,000$713/sqft |
Source: David Lyng Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2012 | Listed for sale | $750,000$713/sqft |
Source: David Lyng Real Estate #81215060 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,831 +8.4% | $769,184 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,842 +25.3% | $754,102 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,453 +2% | $739,316 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,267 +3% | $724,820 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,999 +1.5% | $710,608 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,867 +1.9% | $703,321 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,703 +2.7% | $689,531 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,475 +1% | $676,011 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,393 +2.7% | $662,755 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,173 +1.1% | $649,760 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,088 +53.5% | $640,000 +65.4% |
| 2014 | $5,268 | $386,848 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $377,549 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $370,146 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $367,379 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $368,252 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $361,031 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $353,952 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $347,011 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $340,207 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $333,536 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $327,423 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $321,003 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $314,709 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $308,538 |
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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Estimated market value
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- California
- Santa Cruz County
- Watsonville
- 95076
- 101 Shell Dr Unit 255
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