Sold
Last Sold Price
1 bed800 sqft$1,288/sqft
101 Shell Rd, Unit 120, Watsonville, CA 95076
CondoProperty Type
1998Year Built
$1,288/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$2,146 / quarterHOA Fees

Description

Ocean front condo on the 2nd floor with beach access and stunning ocean views! Ideally located between Santa Cruz and Monterey in the gated beach community of Pajaro Dunes. This beautifully updated and well maintained, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo offers peace and tranquillity with views of the ocean from every window, and comes fully furnished. Enjoy the sound of the waves crashing and watching the wildlife from your own private balcony. You can enjoy direct beach access just steps away from your...Ocean front condo on the 2nd floor with beach access and stunning ocean views! Ideally located between Santa Cruz and Monterey in the gated beach community of Pajaro Dunes. This beautifully updated and well maintained, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo offers peace and tranquillity with views of the ocean from every window, and comes fully furnished. Enjoy the sound of the waves crashing and watching the wildlife from your own private balcony. You can enjoy direct beach access just steps away from your front door. Currently a successful short term vacation rental, this property offers many options: a turn key short-term rental, a vacation home (or both!) or a primary residence.
Listing closed: 01/17/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MLSListings, MLS#: ML81905326

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$750,000

Avg days on market

67

Sale-to-list ratio

92.2%

Watsonville, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of David Lyng Real Estate, Melanie Dangzalan, DRE #01937962; David Lyng Real Estate, Natalia Lockwood, DRE #01958028

Sold By Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, Turiya Blanchette, DRE #02061949

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Property Information for 101 Shell Road, Unit 120

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Condo/Coop/TIC/Loft / Condominium
  • MLS City Name: WATSONVILLE
  • Building Type: Condo
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Cross Street: Beach Rd
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 101 Shell Rd
  • Floor: 1
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1998
Features
Room Information
  • Bathroom: Granite, Tile
  • Bedrooms: 1.0
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen
  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Oven Range - Electric
  • Possible Bedrooms: .00
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Living SqFt: 800
  • Pool: No
  • Security Features: Security Gate with Guard
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Common Parking Area, Guest / Visitor Parking
  • Garage Max: 0
  • Garage Min: 0
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • Association Fees Include: Garbage, Insurance - Common Area, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Pool, Spa, or Tennis, Security Service
  • HOA Exists: 1
  • HOA Fee: $2,146
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • HOA Name: Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds
Property Details
  • Maximum Unit Floor Number: 2
  • Area Text: La Selva Beach
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 101
  • Street Name: Shell
  • Street Suffix: Drive
  • Unit Number: 120
  • Area ID: 51
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Structure SqFt: 800
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 24
Development Information
  • Ownership Type: Individual
  • Zoning Detail: SU
Location Information
  • Parcel Number: 052-463-06-000
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: WATSONVILLE
  • City Postal ID: 76
  • Postal Code: 95076
  • Elementary School District: 800
  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified
Lot Information
  • Current Rent: $0
  • Foundation: Other
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
Mobile / Manufactured Information
Other Information
  • Dual Variable: Yes
Listing Info
Rental Info
  • Lease Type: Net

Property History for 101 Shell Road, Unit 120

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 17, 2023

Sold

RESFAR #81905326

$1,030,000
Jan 17, 2023

Sold

MLSListings #ML81905326

$1,030,000
Jan 17, 2023

Sold

EBRD #ML81905326

$1,030,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/17/2023

Sold

RESFAR #81905326

$1,030,000
01/17/2023

Sold

MLSListings #ML81905326

$1,030,000
01/17/2023

Sold

EBRD #ML81905326

$1,030,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 101 Shell Road, Unit 120

Taxable ValueLand$819,784Additions$273,262Total$1,093,046
Tax Record2025$16,455 ($1,371 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt800 SqFtLot Size741 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1998Year Renovated1998ZoningSUCountySANTA CRUZAPN052-463-06-000

Schools near 101 Shell Road, Unit 120

This home is within Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Landmark Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Rolling Hills Middle School
Public6 to 8

Watsonville High School
Public9 to 12

New School Community Day
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of David Lyng Real Estate, Melanie Dangzalan, DRE #01937962; David Lyng Real Estate, Natalia Lockwood, DRE #01958028

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