261 Wheelock Rd

$1,425,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,539 Sq. Ft.
$926 / Sq. Ft.
1,539
Sq. Ft.
$926
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Discover a rare opportunity at 261 Wheelock Rd, a tranquil 4.93-acre estate offering privacy, natural beauty, and endless potential. Zoned Residential Agricultural (RA), the land provides ample space for agricultural pursuits, equestrian facilities, or the development of a private estate. With over 200 feet of frontage along Wheelock Rd, the property offers easy access and visibility, making it ideal for various ventures. The land is already thriving with approximately 2 acres of vineyard planted...Discover a rare opportunity at 261 Wheelock Rd, a tranquil 4.93-acre estate offering privacy, natural beauty, and endless potential. Zoned Residential Agricultural (RA), the land provides ample space for agricultural pursuits, equestrian facilities, or the development of a private estate. With over 200 feet of frontage along Wheelock Rd, the property offers easy access and visibility, making it ideal for various ventures. The land is already thriving with approximately 2 acres of vineyard planted with Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Pinot, and Merlot grapes. A flourishing orchard with 28 fruit trees produces pears, lemons, cherries, apples, oranges, persimmons, pomegranates, and figs. The garden is currently yielding squash and lettuce, with tomatoes, corn, peas, and cabbage on the way. All planted areas are irrigated, and additional chestnut and walnut trees further enhance the property's agricultural charm. The existing structures include a functional office space and storage areas, suitable for immediate use or future redevelopment. A detached garage, barn, and outbuilding provide flexible options and impressive upside potential. Schedule a time to walk the property and come see this very special piece of land and home!

Property Details for 261 Wheelock Road

MLS City Name
WATSONVILLE
Building Type
Detached
Style
Farm House
Garage Spaces
2
Cross Street
Browns Valley Rd
LISTING UPDATED: 12/11/2025 06:58 PM

Property Details for 261 Wheelock Road

StatusSold
MLS #ML82009498
Days on Compass62
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1943
Lot Size4.94 AC / 214,969 SF
CountySanta Cruz County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Sam Bird-Robinson, DRE #01901727; Compass, Charlie Lambert, DRE #02241273

Sold By Tierra Real Estate, Ella King, DRE #01173417

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Building Information for 261 Wheelock Road

Stories-Year Built1943Building Size-Lot Size4.94 AC / 214,969 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,862 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,041

Property Taxes

$821

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 261 Wheelock Road

Features
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Room Information
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living SqFt: 1539
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Electric
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Connected
  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters
  • Water: Well
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Parking Deck, Detached Garage
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Amesti / Green Valley Road
  • Roof: Composition
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 261
  • Street Name: Wheelock
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 54
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Structure SqFt: 1539
  • Structure SqFt Source: Other
  • Age: 82
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: RA
Location Information
  • Parcel Number: 109-142-05-000
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: WATSONVILLE
  • City Postal ID: 76
  • Postal Code: 95076
  • Elementary School: 805
  • Elementary School District: 800
  • Middle School Text: Aptos Junior High
  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • High School Text: Aptos High
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Horse Property Description: Pasture - Irrigated, Pasture, Cross Fenced, Trailer Storage, Barn
  • Lot Acres: 4.93
  • Lot Description: Horses Possible
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor

Property History for 261 Wheelock Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 11, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #ML82009498

$1,425,000
Dec 11, 2025

Sold

EBRD #ML82009498

$1,425,000
Dec 10, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1922789962

$1,425,000

+6.4% / yr

Oct 7, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82009498

$1,375,000
Oct 7, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82009498

$1,375,000
Oct 4, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #ML82009498

Oct 4, 2025

Pending

EBRD #ML82009498

Oct 4, 2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #ML82009498

Aug 13, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #ML82009498

Aug 13, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #ML82009498

$1,499,000
Aug 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82009498

$1,499,000
Aug 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82009498

$1,499,000
Jul 26, 2025

Pending

EBRD #ML82009498

Jul 26, 2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #ML82009498

Jun 19, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82009498

$1,499,000
Jun 19, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82009498

$1,499,000
Jun 12, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82009498

$1,550,000
Jun 12, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82009498

$1,550,000
Jun 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82009498

$1,699,000
Jun 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82009498

$1,699,000
Aug 3, 2016

Sold

MLSListings #ML81596844

$800,000
Aug 3, 2016

Sold

EBRD #ML81596844

$800,000
Aug 2, 2016

Expired

EBRD #ML81565469

Aug 1, 2016

Expired

MLSListings #ML81565469

$856,000
Jul 28, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #576730311

$800,000

+8.9% / yr

Jul 25, 2016

Pending

EBRD #ML81596844

Jul 25, 2016

Pending

MLSListings #ML81596844

Jul 25, 2016

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81596844

$800,000
Jul 25, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81596844

$800,000
Mar 17, 2016

Withdrawn

MLSListings #MR40731825

Mar 16, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81565469

$979,000
Mar 16, 2016

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81565469

$979,000
Mar 9, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR40731825

$979,000
Dec 5, 2012

Sold

MLSListings #ML81227892

$586,000
Dec 5, 2012

Sold

RESFAR #81227892

$586,000
Dec 5, 2012

Sold

EBRD #ML81227892

$586,000
Nov 27, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #343172027

$586,000

-0.7% / yr

Oct 5, 2012

Pending

EBRD #ML81227892

Oct 5, 2012

Pending

RESFAR #81227892

Oct 5, 2012

Pending

MLSListings #ML81227892

Jul 25, 2012

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #81227892

$625,000
Jul 25, 2012

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81227892

$625,000
Jul 25, 2012

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81227892

$625,000
Jun 18, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #114501769

$625,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/11/2025

Sold

MLSListings #ML82009498

$1,425,000
12/11/2025

Sold

EBRD #ML82009498

$1,425,000
12/10/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1922789962

$1,425,000

+6.4% / yr

10/07/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82009498

$1,375,000
10/07/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82009498

$1,375,000
10/04/2025

Pending

MLSListings #ML82009498

10/04/2025

Pending

EBRD #ML82009498

10/04/2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #ML82009498

08/13/2025

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #ML82009498

08/13/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MLSListings #ML82009498

$1,499,000
08/04/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82009498

$1,499,000
08/04/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82009498

$1,499,000
07/26/2025

Pending

EBRD #ML82009498

07/26/2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #ML82009498

06/19/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82009498

$1,499,000
06/19/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82009498

$1,499,000
06/12/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82009498

$1,550,000
06/12/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82009498

$1,550,000
06/03/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82009498

$1,699,000
06/03/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82009498

$1,699,000
08/03/2016

Sold

MLSListings #ML81596844

$800,000
08/03/2016

Sold

EBRD #ML81596844

$800,000
08/02/2016

Expired

EBRD #ML81565469

08/01/2016

Expired

MLSListings #ML81565469

$856,000
07/28/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #576730311

$800,000

+8.9% / yr

07/25/2016

Pending

EBRD #ML81596844

07/25/2016

Pending

MLSListings #ML81596844

07/25/2016

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81596844

$800,000
07/25/2016

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81596844

$800,000
03/17/2016

Withdrawn

MLSListings #MR40731825

03/16/2016

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81565469

$979,000
03/16/2016

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81565469

$979,000
03/09/2016

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR40731825

$979,000
12/05/2012

Sold

MLSListings #ML81227892

$586,000
12/05/2012

Sold

RESFAR #81227892

$586,000
12/05/2012

Sold

EBRD #ML81227892

$586,000
11/27/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #343172027

$586,000

-0.7% / yr

10/05/2012

Pending

EBRD #ML81227892

10/05/2012

Pending

RESFAR #81227892

10/05/2012

Pending

MLSListings #ML81227892

07/25/2012

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #81227892

$625,000
07/25/2012

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81227892

$625,000
07/25/2012

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81227892

$625,000
06/18/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #114501769

$625,000

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

Public Records for 261 Wheelock Road

Taxable ValueLand$492,572Additions$293,593Total$786,165
Tax Record2025$9,855 ($821 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,539 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,539 SqFtLot Size214,969 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1943ZoningRACountySANTA CRUZAPN109-142-05Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 261 Wheelock Road

This home is within Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Bradley Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Aptos Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Aptos High School
Public9 to 12

Watsonville Charter School Of The Arts
CharterK to 8

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 Compass, Sam Bird-Robinson, DRE #01901727; Compass, Charlie Lambert, DRE #02241273

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