101 Shell Rd, Unit 3

1,040 Sq. Ft.
$827 / Sq. Ft.
1,040
Sq. Ft.
$827
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Full ownership opportunity at Pajaro Dunes. 101 Shell Drive # 3 is a permitted vacation rental offered at $860,000 in the gated beachfront Shorebirds community. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo offers beach access, coastal walking paths, tennis, pickleball, and the relaxed Monterey Bay lifestyle Pajaro Dunes is known for. Use as a personal beach retreat, vacation rental, or both, subject to HOA, management, and county requirements. Close to Aptos, Seascape Village, Santa Cruz, Moss Landing, Elkhorn Slough,...Full ownership opportunity at Pajaro Dunes. 101 Shell Drive # 3 is a permitted vacation rental offered at $860,000 in the gated beachfront Shorebirds community. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo offers beach access, coastal walking paths, tennis, pickleball, and the relaxed Monterey Bay lifestyle Pajaro Dunes is known for. Use as a personal beach retreat, vacation rental, or both, subject to HOA, management, and county requirements. Close to Aptos, Seascape Village, Santa Cruz, Moss Landing, Elkhorn Slough, and Monterey Bay attractions. Nearby Seascape Sports Club, one of the Central Coasts premier tennis, pickleball, and fitness clubs, adds another excellent lifestyle amenity.

Property Details for 101 Shell Road, Unit 3

MLS City Name
Watsonville
Building Type
Condo
Complex Name
Pajaro Dunes
Garage Spaces
0
Cross Street
W Beach St.
LISTING UPDATED: 06/03/2026 12:20 AM

Property Details for 101 Shell Road, Unit 3

StatusActive
MLS #ML82033731
Days on Compass122
Pet Policy-
Taxes-
HOA Fees$2,600 / quarter
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondo/Coop/TIC/Loft / Condominium
Year Built1973
CountySanta Cruz County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Rick Kepler, DRE #02203534
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Building Information for 101 Shell Road, Unit 3

Building/Complex101 Shell RdFloor-Stories-Residences-Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1973

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Property Information for 101 Shell Road, Unit 3

Features
Room Information
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tile, Primary - Stall Shower(s)
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Dining Area in Family Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Island, Microwave, Exhaust Fan, Oven Range - Electric, Oven Range, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Family Room, Gas Burning
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 1040
  • 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
  • Garage Max: 0
  • Garage Min: 0
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • Association Fees Include: Exterior Painting, Garbage, Cable / Dish, Landscaping / Gardening, Other, Common Area Electricity, Water / Sewer, Insurance - Common Area, Common Area Gas, Maintenance - Common Area
  • HOA Documents: CC&RS
  • HOA Exists: 1
  • HOA Fee: $2,600
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • HOA Name: Pajaro Dunes
  • HOA Primary Phone: (831) 761-7752
Property Details
  • Maximum Unit Floor Number: 1
  • Area Text: La Selva Beach
  • Restrictions: Other
  • Roof: Other
  • Subclass: Condominium
  • TIC Agreement: Yes
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 101
  • Street Name: Shell
  • Street Suffix: Drive
  • Unit Number: 3
  • Area ID: 51
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Structure SqFt: 1040
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 53
Development Information
  • Ownership Type: Tenants in Common
  • Zoning Detail: SU
Location Information
  • City Limits: No
  • Directions: Identify yourself at the gate and which unit you are there for. They will let you in.
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 052-391-03-000
  • 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
  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .02
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Balcony / Patio

Property History for 101 Shell Road, Unit 3

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 22, 2026

Price Change

EBRD #ML82033731

$860,000
May 22, 2026

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82033731

$860,000
Feb 4, 2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82033731

$550,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/22/2026

Price Change

EBRD #ML82033731

$860,000
05/22/2026

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82033731

$860,000
02/04/2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82033731

$550,000

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

Public Records for 101 Shell Road, Unit 3

Taxable ValueLand$1,052,885Additions$263,221Total$1,316,106
Tax Record2025$19,369 ($1,614 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,040 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,040 SqFtLot Size958 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1973Year Renovated2011ZoningSUCountySANTA CRUZAPN052-391-03Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 101 Shell Road, Unit 3

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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101 Shell Road, Unit 3 is a condo for sale in Watsonville, CA 95076. This property was listed for sale on February 4, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Realty, it's currently listed at $860,000. It has been on the market for a total of 122 days and was last sold on October 4, 2022. This listing's school district is Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Nearby schools include Landmark Elementary School, Rolling Hills Middle School and Watsonville High School. 101 Shell Road, Unit 3 is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,040 sqft condo built in 1973.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Rick Kepler, DRE #02203534

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