Do you dream of owning flat, open land for your crops, flowers, animals, and/or revenue-producing projects? This property boasts 5 pristine acres in the serene Amesti community. Living on this working ranchette, you'll be near Hwys 1 and 152, public bus lines, beaches, shopping, wineries, restaurants, Pinto Lake Park and County Fairs. This 1949 single-level, Spanish-style ranch house offers 2 bedroom suites with private bathrooms (one newly remodeled), fresh paint throughout, new bedroom carpet, a nearly-500 sq. ft. living room with mini bar perfect for your gatherings or relaxing with scenic views. Abundant, cheerful natural light, functional layout, and open floor plan. A spacious, skylit kitchen offers ample storage, cooktop and double built-in wall oven, space for two ranges, a kitchen nook, and breakfast bar. Gather in the large dining space off your kitchen, or enjoy it as a 2nd living room with cozy wood-burning stove. Fenced property features outbuildings, two pastures, stalls, horse paddocks and arena, hay storage, chicken coop, and dog kennels. Oversized 2-car garage offers built-in cabinets and workshop space. Here you'll find opportunities for innovation/expansion, upside investment potential, and creative revenue-generating options. Grab this gem and make it yours!
Sold for $1,525,000
$1,525,000
96 Wheelock Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
2beds
2,111sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1949
5.12 Acres Lot
$1,505,700 Zestimate®
$722/sqft
$4,184 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,505,700
$1.34M - $1.70M
$4,184/mo
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Working ranchetteTwo pasturesCozy wood-burning stoveWorkshop spaceFenced propertyChicken coopHorse paddocks and arena
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jacqueline Heath 01435737 408-892-8944,
Jacqueline M Heath, Broker 408-892-8944
Bought with:
The Portola Group, 70010159
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82017588
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset, GroundFloorPrimaryBedroom2plus
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, BreakfastNook, DiningArea
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo, SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Double Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Utility Room
Features
- One Or More Skylights, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl Linoleum
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,111
- Total interior livable area: 2,111 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Attached, Electric Gate, Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Dog Run/Kennel, Fenced, Storage Shed Structure
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Pasture
Lot
- Size: 5.12 Acres
- Features: Mostly Level
Details
- Parcel number: 10934118000
- Zoning: A
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Arena, Pasture
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Other, Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Watsonville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $722/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,238,076
- Annual tax amount: $15,144
- Date on market: 8/9/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2025 | Sold | $1,525,000+9%$722/sqft |
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| 8/27/2025 | Contingent | $1,399,000$663/sqft |
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| 8/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000+17.6%$663/sqft |
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| 12/29/2022 | Sold | $1,190,000-8.5%$564/sqft |
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| 10/28/2022 | Price change | $1,299,999-10.3%$616/sqft |
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| 10/7/2022 | Price change | $1,449,000-6.5%$686/sqft |
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| 9/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,549,000+15390%$734/sqft |
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| 3/4/1997 | Sold | $10,000$5/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,144 +238.8% | $1,238,076 +239.8% |
| 2024 | $4,469 +1.7% | $364,309 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,393 +2% | $357,165 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,309 +4.9% | $350,162 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,108 +1.4% | $343,296 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,051 +1.7% | $339,776 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,985 +2.5% | $333,113 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,889 +0.7% | $326,582 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,861 +2.5% | $320,178 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,765 +1.6% | $313,900 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,707 +2.1% | $309,185 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,632 | $303,129 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $295,842 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $290,041 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $287,873 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $288,556 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $282,898 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $277,351 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $271,913 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $266,581 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $261,354 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $256,564 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $251,534 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $246,602 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $241,766 |
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Neighborhood: 95076
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Bradley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 2.3 mi
- 5/10Aptos Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 6.5 mi
- 8/10Aptos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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