Most people dream about waking up on the beach. Youre about to buy that dream at ground level. Nestled between Santa Cruz & Monterey, this gated beachfront community is known for its pristine beaches & unique properties. This renovated condo sits directly on the sand where your morning coffee happens 20 steps from crashing waves. While others pay resort prices for ocean access, your investment works for you around the clock, generating vacation rental income with no permit needed! The complex doesn't mess around with amenities, tennis courts, pickleball, electric car charging, a gift shop, & a peaceful pond for those rare moments when ocean views aren't enough. Hiking trails snake along the coast right from your doorstep, offering bluff-top perspectives that make your investment look understated. Walk from your front door to the beach without navigating parking lots or entrance fees, a luxury that becomes more valuable every time you experience it. Whether youre here full-time or part-time, you're living the life that fills other peoples vacation wishlists. Your biggest decision will be whether to book the next guest or keep the calendar clear for yourself.
For sale
$950,000
101 Shell Dr #3, Watsonville, CA 95076
2beds
1,040sqft
Est.:
Condominium, Residential
Built in 1973
-- sqft lot
$940,800 Zestimate®
$913/sqft
$715/mo HOA
What's special
Directly on the sandBluff-top perspectivesRenovated condoCrashing waves
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 15, 2025 at 09:27pm
Listed by:
Strock Team 70010201 831-688-9800,
eXp Realty of California Inc 888-584-9427,
Bjorn Berg 02019108 831-566-6938,
eXp Realty of California Inc
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82010755
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, Tile
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea, DiningFamilyCombo, EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, ExhaustFan, Island
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,040
- Total interior livable area: 1,040 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Common
Features
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
Details
- Parcel number: 05239103000
- Zoning: SU
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $2,146 quarterly
Location
- Region: Watsonville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $913/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,316,106
- Date on market: 6/12/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
$940,800
$894,000 - $988,000
$3,259/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $950,000-24.9%$913/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82010755 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2022 | Sold | $1,265,000+517.1%$1,216/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/1998 | Sold | $205,000+5.4%$197/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/1996 | Sold | $194,500$187/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,316,106 +2% |
| 2024 | $17,614 +16.3% | $1,290,300 +2% |
| 2023 | $15,142 +218.9% | $1,265,000 +310.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$6,469/mo
Principal & interest
$4542
Property taxes
$879
Other costs
$1048
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95076
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Landmark Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3.7 mi
- 3/10Rolling Hills Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4 mi
- 3/10Watsonville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: ValenciaElementary_1
- Middle: AptosJuniorHigh
- High: AptosHigh
- District: PajaroValleyUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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