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Last Sold Price
1 bed800 sqft$1,085/sqft
101 Shell Rd, Unit 51, Watsonville, CA 95076
CondoProperty Type
1973Year Built
$1,085/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$2,235 / quarterHOA Fees

Description

Stunning, sweeping ocean views welcome you to your single level beach escape! 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo on the sand in the gated community of Pajaro Dunes. This home beams with happiness, having hosted many beach lovers for over 30 years. Well positioned within the privacy of the dunes, natural light continually fills this home. Enjoy direct beach access and the convenience of a ramp from your car instead of stairs. Ample room for all of your beach toys and supplies with your own walk-in, outside storage...Stunning, sweeping ocean views welcome you to your single level beach escape! 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo on the sand in the gated community of Pajaro Dunes. This home beams with happiness, having hosted many beach lovers for over 30 years. Well positioned within the privacy of the dunes, natural light continually fills this home. Enjoy direct beach access and the convenience of a ramp from your car instead of stairs. Ample room for all of your beach toys and supplies with your own walk-in, outside storage closet. Pajaro Dunes rests between Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz and shares all the amenities desired for your ideal beach home. Stroll along the lengthy stretch of sand, or around the bird watching paradise of the lagoon. Gated entry, lovely landscaped grounds, a gift shop, tennis/pickleball courts, EV charging stations, and miles of beckoning beach surround the development. This unit is fully furnished and awaits your personal art! This condo was lightly used as a vacation rental, and is easily used as a private residence. Just relax, and renew!
Listing closed: 07/01/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLSListings, MLS#: ML82007512

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$725,000

Avg days on market

65

Sale-to-list ratio

90.8%

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Listing Courtesy of David Lyng Real Estate, Janet Russell Keller, DRE #01355950

Sold By David Lyng Real Estate, Kim Bradburn-Gonzales, DRE #01917337

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Property Information for 101 Shell Road, Unit 51

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Condo/Coop/TIC/Loft / Condominium
  • MLS City Name: WATSONVILLE
  • Building Type: Condo
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • View: Ocean, Water Front
  • Cross Street: Beach
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 101 Shell Rd
  • Year Built: 1973
Features
Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Storage
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Shower over Tub - 1
  • Bedrooms: Walk-in Closet
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Island with Sink, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: Walk-in Closet
  • Communications: Cable TV
  • Energy Features: Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Living SqFt: 800
  • Pool: No
  • Security Features: Fire Alarm, Security Gate with Guard
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Fireplace
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Guest / Visitor Parking, Unassigned Spaces
  • Garage Max: 0
  • Garage Min: 0
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Decks, Exterior Painting, Garbage, Insurance - Common Area, Insurance - Flood, Insurance - Structure, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Pool, Spa, or Tennis, Recreation Facility, Reserves, Roof, Security Service
  • HOA Exists: 1
  • HOA Fee: $2,235
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • HOA Name: Pajaro Dunes North Association
Property Details
  • Area Text: La Selva Beach
  • Roof: Composition
  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 101
  • Street Name: Shell
  • Street Suffix: Drive
  • Unit Number: 51
  • Area ID: 51
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Structure SqFt: 800
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 52
Development Information
  • Ownership Type: Individual
  • Zoning Detail: SU
Location Information
  • Directions: Highway 1 to Riverside exit, head toward the ocean, and turn right at Chevron station then left onto Beach Rd. Follow Beach to the Shorebirds turn on the right.
  • Parcel Number: 052-401-15-000
  • 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 Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Tennis Court

Property History for 101 Shell Road, Unit 51

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 1, 2025

Sold

EBRD #ML82007512

$868,000
Jul 1, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #ML82007512

$868,000
Jun 24, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1903232706

$868,000

+4.4% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/01/2025

Sold

EBRD #ML82007512

$868,000
07/01/2025

Sold

MLSListings #ML82007512

$868,000
06/24/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1903232706

$868,000

+4.4% / yr

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

Public Records for 101 Shell Road, Unit 51

Taxable ValueLand$714,000Additions$171,360Total$885,360
Tax Record2025$9,759 ($813 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt800 SqFtLot Size741 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1973Year Renovated1990ZoningSUCountySANTA CRUZAPN052-401-15-000

Schools near 101 Shell Road, Unit 51

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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