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3 beds1,409 sqft$866/sqft
101 Shell Rd, Unit 251, Watsonville, CA 95076
CondoProperty Type
1974Year Built
$866/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$715/moHOA Fees

Description

Three bedroom units like this in Pajaro Dunes are hard to come by. This bottom level unit has ocean views from living room, deck, and primary bedroom and it is just steps from the ocean! The living room features a built in bar and wood burning fireplace and is perfect for entertaining. The kitchen and baths have been updated and there is ample storage with two hallway closets, pantry, and dedicated storage room with its own exterior door access. The stacked laundry is located in the pantry. You have...Three bedroom units like this in Pajaro Dunes are hard to come by. This bottom level unit has ocean views from living room, deck, and primary bedroom and it is just steps from the ocean! The living room features a built in bar and wood burning fireplace and is perfect for entertaining. The kitchen and baths have been updated and there is ample storage with two hallway closets, pantry, and dedicated storage room with its own exterior door access. The stacked laundry is located in the pantry. You have access to outside from 2 bedrooms and living room and a short walk puts you on the path through the dunes and lands you on the beach. With miles of open ocean and beach to the north and south, it is easy to find your own piece of solitude. These Shorebird units are situated on a stretch of serene beach 30 min from Santa Cruz and only 5 min from Watsonville. Shorebirds has many guest amenities, plenty of beach access and is a gem located in one of Santa Cruz's best kept secrets.
Listing closed: 09/30/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MLSListings, MLS#: ML81903088

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,255,000

Avg days on market

176

Sale-to-list ratio

99.0%

Watsonville, CA

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Property Information for 101 Shell Road, Unit 251

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Condo/Coop/TIC/Loft / Condominium
  • MLS City Name: WATSONVILLE
  • Building Type: Condo
  • Complex Name: PAJARO DUNES NORTH ASSOC.
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • View: Ocean
  • Cross Street: W Beach Road
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 101 Shell Rd
  • Stories: 1
  • Pet Policy Details: Pets - Rules
  • Year Built: 1974
Features
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Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Other
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Granite, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Stone, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Bedrooms: 3.0
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Oven Range - Electric, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Possible Bedrooms: .00
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
Features
  • Amenities: Security Gate, Wet Bar
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Travertine
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 1409
  • Pool: No
  • Pool Type: Cabana / Dressing Room, Community Facility
  • Security Features: Controlled / Secured Access, Security Gate with Guard
  • Special Features: Wheelchair Access
  • Unit Features: End Unit, Other Unit Above
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Fireplace, Individual Room Controls
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Common Parking Area, Guest / Visitor Parking, Unassigned Spaces
  • Garage Max: 0
  • Garage Min: 0
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • Association Fees Include: Cable / Dish, Common Area Electricity, Decks, Door Person, Exterior Painting, Hot Water, Insurance - Common Area, Insurance - Earthquake, Insurance - Flood, Insurance - Hazard, Insurance - Structure, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Maintenance - Road, Management Fee, Pool, Spa, or Tennis, Reserves, Roof, Security Service, Water / Sewer
  • HOA Amenities: Beach Rights, Community Security Gate, Game Court (Outdoor), Garden / Greenbelt / Trails, Tennis Court / Facility
  • HOA Exists: 1
  • HOA Fee: $715
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA Name: PAJARO DUNES NORTH ASSOC.
Property Details
  • Maximum Unit Floor Number: 1
  • Property Condition: Other
  • Area Text: La Selva Beach
  • Property Faces: Northwest
  • Restrictions: Pets - Rules
  • Roof: Other
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 101
  • Street Name: Shell
  • Street Suffix: Drive
  • Unit Number: 251
  • Area ID: 51
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Structure SqFt: 1409
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 48
Development Information
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame
  • Ownership Type: Condominium Ownership
  • Zoning Detail: SU
Location Information
  • City Limits: No
  • Directions: Take W Beach Rd West, take a right on 101 Shell Dr and go through the gate and head to the north side buildings.
  • Parcel Number: 052-482-11-000
  • 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
  • Fencing: None
  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .03
  • Lot Description: Views
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Other
  • Yard Grounds: Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Tennis Court
Listing Info
Rental Info
  • Lease Type: Net

Property History for 101 Shell Road, Unit 251

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2022

Sold

MLSListings #ML81903088

$1,220,000
Sep 30, 2022

Sold

RESFAR #81903088

$1,220,000
Sep 30, 2022

Sold

EBRD #ML81903088

$1,220,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2022

Sold

MLSListings #ML81903088

$1,220,000
09/30/2022

Sold

RESFAR #81903088

$1,220,000
09/30/2022

Sold

EBRD #ML81903088

$1,220,000

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

Public Records for 101 Shell Road, Unit 251

Taxable ValueLand$906,272Additions$388,402Total$1,294,674
Tax Record2025$18,865 ($1,572 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,409 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,409 SqFtLot Size1,350 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1974Year Renovated2012ZoningSUCountySANTA CRUZAPN052-482-11-000

Schools near 101 Shell Road, Unit 251

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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