Beds
Baths
4,878 Sq. Ft.
$470 / Sq. Ft.
4,878
Sq. Ft.
$470
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Mahoney & Associates is pleased to present 23 Ford St, a well-positioned 7-unit apartment investment in the heart of Watsonville, California. 23 Ford Street is a well-cared-for multi-family property located within easy walking distance to downtown Watsonvilles shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation. The property includes a five-unit main building that has been updated over the past five years, with three of those units receiving additional interior improvementsincluding new flooring...Mahoney & Associates is pleased to present 23 Ford St, a well-positioned 7-unit apartment investment in the heart of Watsonville, California. 23 Ford Street is a well-cared-for multi-family property located within easy walking distance to downtown Watsonvilles shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation. The property includes a five-unit main building that has been updated over the past five years, with three of those units receiving additional interior improvementsincluding new flooring and bathroom updateswithin the past year. Toward the rear of the property are two newly constructed, approximately 750 SF, 2-bedroom/2-bath units. These two units are all-electric and include solar panels and heat pump systems, with final permits issued in 2024. The site offers on-site parking, upgraded water and sewer systems, and mature landscaping, including a large heritage tree and fruit trees that have been recently maintained. Located just off Main Street, the property provides convenient access to daily services and consistent local activity, making it a practical and appealing setting for residents and long-term ownership.
  1. Listed by David Baird • DRE #02282077 • Brokerage DRE #00533485 • Baird Partnership, Inc. • 831-646-1919
  2. Listed by Peter Baird • DRE #00533485 • Brokerage DRE #00533485 • Baird Partnership, Inc.

Property Details for 23 Ford Street

MLS City Name
WATSONVILLE
Building Type
Other
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
8
LISTING UPDATED: 02/17/2026 01:28 PM

Property Details for 23 Ford Street

StatusActive
MLS #ML82027421
Days on Compass101
Taxes$28,627 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family 5+
MLS Type5+ Units / Five or More Units
Year Built1880
Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,284 SF
CountySanta Cruz County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Baird Partnership, Inc., David Baird, DRE #02282077; Baird Partnership, Inc., Peter Baird, DRE #00533485
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Building Information for 23 Ford Street

Stories-Residences-Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,284 SF

Payment Calculator

$13,571 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,185

Property Taxes

$2,386

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 23 Ford Street

Features
Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living SqFt: 4878
  • Pool: No
  • Security Features: None
  • Special Features: Other
Utilities
  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating: Other
  • Meters: Master Water
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Solar
  • Water: Public
Carport and Parking
  • Carport Min: 0
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Unassigned Spaces
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Min Num Of Units in Complex: 7
  • Area Text: Watsonville
  • Restrictions: None
  • Roof: Other
  • Subclass: Five or More Units
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 23
  • Street Name: Ford
  • Street Suffix: Street
  • Area ID: 56
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number of Buildings: 1
  • Structure SqFt: 4878
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 145
Development Information
  • Ownership Type: Limited Partnership
  • Zoning Detail: Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan
Location Information
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Incorporated: No
  • Parcel Number: 018-142-03-000
  • 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: Other
  • Lot Acres: .28
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
Multi Family Information
Building Information
  • No Of Leased: 7
General Information
  • Annual Tax Amount: $28,627
  • Capitalization Rate: 5.91
  • Tenant Expenses: Utilities - Electric, Utilities - Gas, Utilities - Heating
  • Income Includes: Lease
  • Vacancy Factor: 3
Income / Expense Details
  • Expense Insurance: $15,291
  • Expense Landscape: $1,040
  • Expense Maintenance: $5,250
  • Expense Management: $10,941
  • Expense Trash: $11,200
  • Expenses Other: $4,376
  • Expenses Utility: $0
  • Expenses Total: $76,725
  • Operating Expenses Include: Fee - Property Tax, Insurance, Reserve Fund, Services - Sewer, Services - Trash Removal, Utilities - Water, Vacancy Factor
  • Gross Rent Multiplier: 10.49
  • Income Annual Gross: $212,255
  • Income Annual Rental: $218,820
  • Income Gross Scheduled: $218,820
  • Income Other: $0
Unit 1 Information
  • Unit 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit 1 Number of Bedrooms: 1
Unit 2 Information
  • Unit 2 Approx Square Footage: 600
  • Unit 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit 2 Number of Bedrooms: 1
Unit 3 Information
  • Unit 3 Approx Square Footage: 532
  • Unit 3 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit 3 Number of Bedrooms: 1
Unit 4 Information
  • Unit 4 Approx Square Footage: 590
  • Unit 4 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit 4 Number of Bedrooms: 1
Unit 5 Information
  • Unit5 Full Baths: 1
Unit Type 1
  • Unit Type1 Approx SqFt: 576

Property History for 23 Ford Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82027421

$2,295,000
Nov 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82027421

$2,295,000
Oct 1, 2025

Expired

EBRD #ML82002701

Sep 30, 2025

Expired

MLSListings #ML82002701

$2,499,000
Jul 24, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82002701

$2,499,000
Apr 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82002701

$2,875,000
Apr 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82002701

$2,875,000
Dec 12, 2019

Sold

EBRD #ML81767191

$1,364,000
Dec 12, 2019

Sold

MLSListings #ML81767191

$1,364,000
Dec 10, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #659237397

$1,364,000

+52.1% / yr

Nov 5, 2019

Pending

MLSListings #ML81767191

Nov 5, 2019

Pending

EBRD #ML81767191

Sep 5, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81767191

$1,349,000
Sep 5, 2019

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81767191

$1,349,000
Dec 21, 2018

Sold

MLSListings #ML81730086

$900,000
Dec 21, 2018

Sold

EBRD #ML81730086

$900,000
Dec 19, 2018

Pending

MLSListings #ML81730086

Dec 19, 2018

Pending

EBRD #ML81730086

Dec 13, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #637367882

$900,000
Nov 3, 2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81730086

$925,000
Nov 2, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81730086

$925,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/12/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82027421

$2,295,000
11/12/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82027421

$2,295,000
10/01/2025

Expired

EBRD #ML82002701

09/30/2025

Expired

MLSListings #ML82002701

$2,499,000
07/24/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82002701

$2,499,000
04/16/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82002701

$2,875,000
04/15/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82002701

$2,875,000
12/12/2019

Sold

EBRD #ML81767191

$1,364,000
12/12/2019

Sold

MLSListings #ML81767191

$1,364,000
12/10/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #659237397

$1,364,000

+52.1% / yr

11/05/2019

Pending

MLSListings #ML81767191

11/05/2019

Pending

EBRD #ML81767191

09/05/2019

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81767191

$1,349,000
09/05/2019

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81767191

$1,349,000
12/21/2018

Sold

MLSListings #ML81730086

$900,000
12/21/2018

Sold

EBRD #ML81730086

$900,000
12/19/2018

Pending

MLSListings #ML81730086

12/19/2018

Pending

EBRD #ML81730086

12/13/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #637367882

$900,000
11/03/2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81730086

$925,000
11/02/2018

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81730086

$925,000

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Public Records for 23 Ford Street

Taxable ValueLand$905,517Additions$1,080,712Total$1,986,229
Tax Record2025$25,141 ($2,095 / month)
Home Facts
Baths5Total Finished SqFt3,130 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,130 SqFtLot Size12,284 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1880Year Renovated2000CountySANTA CRUZAPN018-142-03

Schools near 23 Ford Street

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
Charter - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Radcliff Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Rolling Hills Middle School
Public6 to 8

Watsonville High School
Public9 to 12

Ceiba College Preparatory Academy
Charter6 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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23 Ford Street is for sale in Watsonville, CA 95076. This property was listed for sale on November 12, 2025 by Baird Partnership, Inc., it's currently listed at $2,295,000. It has been on the market for a total of 101 days and was last sold on December 12, 2019. This listing's school district is Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Nearby schools include Radcliff Elementary School, Rolling Hills Middle School and Watsonville High School. 23 Ford Street is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 4,878 sqft built in 1880.

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Listing Courtesy of Baird Partnership, Inc., David Baird, DRE #02282077; Baird Partnership, Inc., Peter Baird, DRE #00533485

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