Privately situated within minutes from magical sandy beaches of La Selva Beach,this updated gem of a home boasting charming curb appeal is surrounded by wrap-around gardens,stone walkways & patios bordered by mature trees on a 16,422 sq ft lot. Featuring numerous recent upgrades,this single story light filled home includes Tesla Powerwall;new interior and exterior paint;newly painted cabinets throughout;refreshed landscaping;new stainless kitchen appliances;new flooring in kitchen and primary bathroom;some new/upgraded windows and doors;new light fixtures in dining and hall bath;reglazed tub/new glass door in hall bath.Ideal floor plan features a sunny great room with high ceilings and a cozy fireplace;formal dining room;large eat-in kitchen with ample cabinet storage and casual dining area with double-door access to lovely backyard.Bedroom wing includes a spacious primary suite with vaulted ceilings,large walk-in closet and refreshed en-suite bathroom.Two additional sunny bedrooms feature cedar closets.Engineered hardwood thruout.New residents of La Selva Beach-may be eligible to become a member of the La Selva Beach Improvement Association offering:private beach access,community events,clubhouse facilities,use of the bluff,Triangle Park,Robins Park and LaSelva Beach playground.
Sold for $1,248,000
$1,248,000
88 Mar Monte Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
3beds
1,654sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1987
0.38 Acres Lot
$1,236,000 Zestimate®
$755/sqft
$4,431 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,236,000
$1.10M - $1.40M
$4,431/mo
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Cozy fireplaceMature treesNew light fixturesCharming curb appealRefreshed en-suite bathroomSurrounded by wrap-around gardensSpacious primary suite
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Listed by:
Carol Jeans 01117857 408-313-0067,
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno 408-335-1400
Bought with:
, 02202534
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82014294
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, BreakfastNook, DiningAreainLivingRoom, EatinKitchen, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: Other
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile, ExhaustFan
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,654
- Total interior livable area: 1,654 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Features: Mostly Level, Sloped Up
Details
- Parcel number: 04505253000
- Zoning: R-1-9
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public, Solar
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Watsonville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $755/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $431,611
- Annual tax amount: $5,643
- Date on market: 7/11/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2025 | Sold | $1,248,000$755/sqft |
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| 9/2/2025 | Pending sale | $1,248,000$755/sqft |
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| 8/28/2025 | Contingent | $1,248,000$755/sqft |
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| 8/22/2025 | Price change | $1,248,000-3.9%$755/sqft |
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| 8/13/2025 | Price change | $1,298,000-3.8%$785/sqft |
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| 7/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,349,000+409.1%$816/sqft |
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| 5/28/1997 | Sold | $265,000$160/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,643 +11.9% | $431,611 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,043 +1.6% | $423,147 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,961 +1.9% | $414,851 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,870 +4.4% | $406,716 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,664 +1.4% | $398,741 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,599 +1.6% | $394,653 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,525 +3.6% | $386,914 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,368 +0.7% | $379,328 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,338 +2.6% | $371,891 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,229 +1.4% | $364,599 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,172 +2.1% | $359,122 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,086 | $352,087 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $343,623 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $336,885 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $334,367 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $335,162 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $328,590 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $322,147 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $315,830 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $309,637 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $303,565 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $298,002 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $292,159 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $286,431 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $280,814 |
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Neighborhood: 95076
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Valencia Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 3.2 mi
- 5/10Aptos Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 8/10Aptos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 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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