For sale

$1,888,800

52 Sunset Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076

2beds

1,440sqft

$12,141/mo

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1950

3,920 Square Feet Lot

$1,816,100 Zestimate^®

$1,312/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Steps to the Beach, Surf & Sand Views are Incredible. Views from most rooms and large decks. The Beach will feel like your private place, away from the world. Quite, small beach community located in Sunset State Beach Park. A rare find. Short Drive into Watsonville or Aptos to shop. Security Gated entrance to park with Park Rangers, one way in & one way out. Safe & Secure environment. Sturdy concrete block construction. Extensive custom woodwork, Hand carved oak Doors and Mural. Major Renovations recently completed, including replacing decks and supporting structures. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, main house, bonus room with full bath with separate entrance on lower deck. Newly installed State of the art on-site waste water treatment septic system. Home has never been rented short term or long term. No formal HOA . There is a Water Board, and informal Sunset Beach Improvement Association that consists of neighbors who gather and make decisions to benifit home owners.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Bedroom

Features: ReverseFloorPlan

Bathroom

Features: PrimaryStallShowers

Dining room

Features: DiningArea

Family room

Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo

Heating

Electric, Individual Room Controls

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Built In Oven/Range
Laundry: In Utility Room

Features

One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Flooring: Hardwood
Doors: None
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,440
Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: No Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Stories: 3
Patio & porch: Deck
Fencing: None
Has view: Yes
View description: Ocean, Water
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Ocean,Water

Lot

Size: 3,920 Square Feet
Features: Sloped Down

Details

Parcel number: 04617306000
Zoning: R-1-6
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Contemporary
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Foundation: Permanent
Roof: RolledHotMop

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1950

Utilities & green energy

Gas: PublicUtilities
Utilities for property: Water Connected, Public Utilities

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Watsonville

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $1,312/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,094,413
Annual tax amount: $13,678
Date on market: 7/23/2026
Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan

Estimated market value

$1,816,100

$1.73M - $1.91M

$3,288/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/23/2026	Listed for sale	$1,888,800+149.8%$1,312/sqft
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82055299 Report a problem
12/27/2002	Sold	$756,000+190.8%$525/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/21/1995	Sold	$260,000$181/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$13,678 +11.1%	$1,094,413 +2%
2024	$12,307 +1.6%	$1,072,954 +2%
2023	$12,113 +1.9%	$1,051,916 +2%
2022	$11,888 +2.8%	$1,031,290 +2%
2021	$11,567 +1.5%	$1,011,069 +1%
2020	$11,397 +3%	$1,000,701 +2%
2019	$11,060 +2.6%	$981,079 +2%
2018	$10,782 +0.8%	$961,843 +2%
2017	$10,702 +2.7%	$942,985 +2%
2016	$10,423 +0.7%	$924,495 +1.5%
2015	$10,351 +2.2%	$910,608 +2%
2014	$10,130	$892,770 +14.7%
2012	--	$778,298 -2.8%
2011	--	$800,967 +1.9%
2010	--	$785,855 -5.5%
2009	--	$831,193 -0.2%
2008	--	$833,190 +2%
2007	--	$816,853 +2%
2006	--	$800,836 +2%
2005	--	$785,133 +2%
2004	--	$769,738 +1.9%
2003	--	$755,630 +158.4%
2002	--	$292,381 +2%
2001	--	$286,648 +2%
2000	--	$281,028

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: 95076

Getting around

3 / 100

Car-Dependent

0 / 100

No Nearby Transit

14 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

8/10
Valencia Elementary School
Grades: K-6Distance: 6.6 mi
5/10
Aptos Junior High School
Grades: 7-8Distance: 6.4 mi
8/10
Aptos High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 5.9 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

High: PajaroValleyHigh
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.