For sale

$549,000

156 Elm St, Watsonville, CA 95076

3beds

1,204sqft

$3,632/mo

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1920

6,578 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$456/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Watsonville Opportunity Near Downtown! Located in a convenient setting, this 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom property offers a spacious lot of 6,578sqft and plenty of potential. Enjoy easy access to main street with nearby shops, restaurants, the high school and college, with the police department just down the street. The property also benefits from alley access behind the lot, creating potential for possible development or an ADU, subject to city approval. The home is in need of repairs and updates, with its central location, spacious lot, and potential, this property is a great opportunity for those looking to own and invest in Watsonville.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Bedroom

Features: BedroomonGroundFloor2plus

Bathroom

Features: JackandJill, ShowerandTub

Dining room

Features: DiningArea

Family room

Features: NoFamilyRoom

Kitchen

Features: Countertop_Formica, Pantry

Heating

Fireplace(s), Wall Furnace

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)

Appliances

Included: Gas Oven/Range
Laundry: Inside

Features

Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,204
Total interior livable area: 1,204 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, On Street, Parking Area
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 1
Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Storage Shed Structure
Pool features: None
Fencing: Wood

Lot

Size: 6,578 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 01719215000
Zoning: n/a
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Fixer
New construction: No
Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

Gas: PublicUtilities
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Watsonville

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $456/sqft
Tax assessed value: $35,565
Date on market: 8/25/2026
Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/25/2026	Listed for sale	$549,000$456/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	--	$35,565 +2%
2025	$1,075 +15.2%	$34,868 +2%
2024	$933 +2%	$34,185 +2%
2023	$915 +2.9%	$33,514 +2%
2022	$889 +76.8%	$32,857 +2%
2021	$503 +1.1%	$32,213 +1%
2020	$497 +1.9%	$31,883 +2%
2019	$488 +2.7%	$31,257 +2%
2018	$475 +1.1%	$30,645 +2%
2017	$470 +2.6%	$30,044 +2%
2016	$458 +0.7%	$29,455 +1.5%
2015	$455 +2.1%	$29,012 +2%
2014	$445	$28,444 +2.5%
2012	--	$27,760 +2%
2011	--	$27,216 +0.8%
2010	--	$27,013 -0.2%
2009	--	$27,077 +2%
2008	--	$26,546 +2%
2007	--	$26,025 +2%
2006	--	$25,514 +2%
2005	--	$25,014 +2%
2004	--	$24,524 +1.9%
2003	--	$24,074 +2%
2002	--	$23,602 +2%
2001	--	$23,139 +2%
2000	--	$22,685

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.

HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 95076

Getting around

88 / 100

Very Walkable

44 / 100

Some Transit

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

1/10
T. S. Macquiddy Elementary School
Grades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
2/10
E. A. Hall Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
4/10
Watsonville High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 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.