Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,050,000
4 beds2,609 sqft

42 Riverside Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.92 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
$402/sq ftPrice per sq ft
11 carsParking Spaces

Description

Enchanting property w/vintage farmhouse adorned w/ornate wood trim detail & charm. 4BD + Den +Parlor, nestled on nearly an acre w/horse facilities! 1st time on the market in 60+ years w/recent upgrades-new light fixtures, fresh int paint & carpet, luxury vinyl plank floors & refinished hardwood. Old world charm w/a country feel, yet the convenience of 2 mins to town w/all amenities nearby, including easy commute locale to Hwy 101 or 1. 4 FP's, large dual-pane windows that welcome the natural light...Enchanting property w/vintage farmhouse adorned w/ornate wood trim detail & charm. 4BD + Den +Parlor, nestled on nearly an acre w/horse facilities! 1st time on the market in 60+ years w/recent upgrades-new light fixtures, fresh int paint & carpet, luxury vinyl plank floors & refinished hardwood. Old world charm w/a country feel, yet the convenience of 2 mins to town w/all amenities nearby, including easy commute locale to Hwy 101 or 1. 4 FP's, large dual-pane windows that welcome the natural light in & add a modern touch. Kitchen w/tiled counters, recessed lights & double ovens. Those w/equestrian interests, this property offers horse stalls & barn built w/permit, wash area, corral & small training arena. Bonus room off barn w/plumbing, sink, cabinetry, stall shower & ample storage for horse tack & hay, or use as office/workshop. Gated entrance, providing peace of mind & privacy, detached 2-car gar & space for oversized vehicles, RV/boat or large equipment. City water + private well.
  • Listed by: Sheila Feddema DRE #01271425 Brokerage DRE #00529069 • Sherman & Boone Realtors 831-254-5088
  • Listed by: Sheila Giblin DRE #02163029 Brokerage DRE #00529069 • Sherman & Boone Realtors
Listing closed: 12/27/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MLSListings, MLS#: ML81943590
See It First™ on Compass

Find homes before they're listed on other real estate sites.

Start your search

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$920,000

Avg days on market

45

Sale-to-list ratio

96.5%

Watsonville, CA

9 comparable properties found

a front view of house with a garden
1/2
1

$1,000,000

Sold 05/07/25

4
Bedrooms
2,398
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/29
2

$1,020,000

Sold 11/15/24

4
Bedrooms
2,654
Square Feet
0.07
Acres
$975,000 | 1229 San Gabriel Court, Watsonville, CA 95076
1/43
3

$975,000

Sold 07/23/26

4
Bedrooms
2,654
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
$900,000 | 113 Kingfisher Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076
1/28
4

$900,000

Sold 10/13/26

4
Bedrooms
2,335
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/49
5

$975,000

Sold 10/21/25

4
Bedrooms
2,152
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
a front view of a house with yard
1/28
6

$920,000

Sold 05/27/25

4
Bedrooms
2,173
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
a view of a white house with a large windows and palm trees
1/2
7

$880,000

Sold 06/08/26

4
Bedrooms
2,314
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/28
8

$879,000

Sold 06/09/25

4
Bedrooms
2,173
Square Feet
0.07
Acres
$865,000 | 75 Paseo Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076
1/33
9

$865,000

Sold 10/13/26

4
Bedrooms
2,173
Square Feet
0.09
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Sherman & Boone Realtors, Sheila Feddema, DRE #01271425; Sherman & Boone Realtors, Sheila Giblin, DRE #02163029

Sold By Aldina Real Estate,Inc., Manuel Ortiz, Jr., DRE #01768926

Add your commute

Virtual Tour

Payment Calculator

Get preapproved with
OriginPoint Mortgage or Rocket Mortgage1

$6,731 per month

30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,605

Property Taxes

$1,126

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.
Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes
Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 42 Riverside Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Single-Family Homes / Detached
  • MLS City Name: WATSONVILLE
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Style: Farm House, Victorian, Vintage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 9
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt
  • Cross Street: Blackburn

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.92 AC / 39,901 SF

Features

Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Storage, Workshop
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Hookups - Ice Maker, Oven - Double
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: High Ceiling, Security Gate, Skylight
  • Energy Features: Low Flow Toilet, Skylight
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Family Room, Living Room, Other Location, Wood Burning, Wood Stove
  • Fireplaces Min: 4
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum, Other
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (110V), Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside, Tub / Sink
  • Living SqFt: 2609
  • Pool: No
  • Security Features: Security Alarm, Security Fence
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central Forced Air, Fireplace, Stove - Wood
  • Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities
  • Water: Public, Well
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Detached Garage, Electric Gate, Gate / Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2

Property Details

Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: College Road
  • Roof: Composition, Rolled Composition
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 42
  • Street Name: Riverside
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 55

Lot / Property Details

Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 2609
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 103
Development Information
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Zoning Detail: CA-L
Location Information
  • City Limits: No
  • Directions: From SB Hwy 1 take Hwy 129/Riverside Dr. exit and turn L toward Watsonville, property on the Rt. past the high school. Three driveways on the R after Blackburn Street Light.
  • Incorporated: No
  • Parcel Number: 051-231-10-000
  • 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
  • High School Text: Watsonville High
Lot Information
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Complete Perimeter, Gate, Horse Fencing, Mixed Height / Type, Wood
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Horse Property Description: Barn, Barn Amenities, Fenced, Paddocks, Stalls, Trailer Storage, Wash Rack
  • Lot Acres: .92
  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Storage Shed / Structure

Property History for 42 Riverside Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 27, 2023

Sold

EBRD #ML81943590

$1,050,000
—
Dec 27, 2023

Sold

MLSListings #ML81943590

$1,050,000
—
Dec 16, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1524717622

$1,050,000
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/27/2023

Sold

EBRD #ML81943590

$1,050,000
12/27/2023

Sold

MLSListings #ML81943590

$1,050,000
12/16/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1524717622

$1,050,000

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

Public Records for 42 Riverside Road

Taxable Value

Land

$785,502

Additions

$306,918
Total$1,092,420

Tax Record

2025

$13,511 ($1,126 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

4,802 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,802 SqFt

Lot Size

39,901 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1920

Year Renovated

1970

Zoning

CA-L

County

SANTA CRUZ

APN

051-231-10-000

Schools near 42 Riverside Road

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 - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ann Soldo Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lakeview Middle School
Public6 to 8

Watsonville High School
Public9 to 12

PVUSD Virtual Academy
PublicK 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.

Similar Homes

New listings in 95076

$565,000 | 446 Tuttle Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076
1/41
Open: 10/15 01:00PM - 04:00PMNew

$565,000

2
Bedrooms
1,038
Square Feet
0.10
Acres
$500,000 | 672 Bronte Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076
1/25
Open: 10/17 01:00PM - 04:00PMVirtual Tour

$500,000

2
Bedrooms
766
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
$685,000 | 46 Faith Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076
1/23
New

$685,000

2
Bedrooms
1,429
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
$1,500,000 | 181 Spring View Road, Watsonville, CA 95076
1/64
Open: 10/17 11:00AM - 02:00PMVirtual Tour

$1,500,000

5
Bedrooms
3,112
Square Feet
1.70
Acres
$919,000 | 501 A Maher Road, Watsonville, CA 95076
1/43
Open: 10/17 01:00PM - 04:00PM

$919,000

2
Bedrooms
1,200
Square Feet
2.97
Acres
$559,000 | 313 Manfre Road, Watsonville, CA 95076
1/15

$559,000

2
Bedrooms
945
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
$889,000 | 16490 Charles Schell Lane, Watsonville, CA 95076
1/52

$889,000

3
Bedrooms
1,396
Square Feet
1.16
Acres
$2,500,000 | 430 2nd Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
1/39

$2,500,000

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
3,315
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$1,045,000 | 24 Verde Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
1/47

$1,045,000

4
Bedrooms
2,351
Square Feet
0.3
Acres

Nearby home values

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Sherman & Boone Realtors, Sheila Feddema, DRE #01271425; Sherman & Boone Realtors, Sheila Giblin, DRE #02163029

Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: San Francisco Association of Realtors, the MLSListings MLS, the BAREIS MLS, the EBRD MLS, Shasta Association of REALTORS® Information being provided is for the visitor’s personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by San Francisco Association of Realtors, the MLSListings MLS, the BAREIS MLS, the EBRD MLS, Shasta Association of REALTORS® is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals.