Named for local nineteenth-century figure José Amesti, this census-designated neighborhood is a quiet, suburban-like pocket of the Central Coast. In addition to its plentiful recreation and homes on sizable lots, Amesti also offers access to the shops and restaurants in nearby Watsonville. Its public transit options and proximity to major services also make living in Amesti convenient.
When it comes to the residential areas in Amesti, properties give off an open and rural quality. Vista Properties Managing Broker Nicole Myhrstad has sold homes in Amesti, Corralitos and La Selva Beach. She talks about the overall impression that Amesti gives. “The homes generally have over an acre, so they come with a lot of space. It has a very country-like feel,” she says. Ranch-style homes are the most popular, with properties designed at a single level. Homes will often garages and generous front lawn space. Homes typically sell around $770,000 for a three-bedroom home. Meanwhile, larger homes with anywhere between two to four bedrooms can cost up to $1.4 million. On average, properties will remain on the market for about 24 days, which is nearly half the national average of 42 days.
Amesti's closest dining and shopping options are in nearby Watsonville. From carne asada tacos to quesadillas de maiz, Tacos El Tigre serves up Mexican favorites while Cadillac Café dishes out hot breakfasts and lunches with a retro fifties vibe. For those who enjoy beer, Corralitos Brewing Company creates locally-sourced brews and its taproom can also be used for large parties and special events. Residents can shop for basic groceries at small businesses like Harvest Moon Market and Four Corners Market. They can also browse from larger selections at big-box retailers like Safeway. Less than three miles away, Big Lots is available for everything from household items to groceries.
Students can attend Amesti Elementary School and Lakeview Middle School, which both earned C-minus grades from Niche. Pajaro Valley High School holds a C-plus and offers Career Technical Education in subjects like patient care and entrepreneurship.
Walking dogs, playing disc golf and pick-up games of soccer are all popular activities at Pinto Lake City Park. There’s also Pinto Lake itself, a 78-acre area where locals like to fish, kayak and hold picnics. For a more traditional park experience, Mesa Village County Park has a playground, a half-basketball court and a lawn area.
Residents can make use of Green Valley Road, which runs along the eastern edge of the neighborhood. State Routes 1 and 152 lie a little further to the south but they are useful connectors to larger neighborhoods near Amesti like Freedom and La Selva Beach. Public transportation is available through Santa Cruz METRO buses, which serves the neighborhood. Stops include locations along Amesti Road and Green Valley Road. Air travelers can make their flights at Watsonville Muni Airport (3.4 miles) or Monterey Regional Airport (32 miles). The nearest medical center, Watsonville Community Hospital, is less than four miles away and San Jose is roughly 47 miles north of Amesti.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Erica Perez
Coldwell Banker Realty
(831) 220-3677
52 Total Sales
1 in Amesti
$390,000 Price
The Portola Group
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
(831) 888-4873
61 Total Sales
2 in Amesti
$845K - $950K Price Range
Bradley King
Coldwell Banker Realty
(831) 515-1770
11 Total Sales
3 in Amesti
$937K - $975K Price Range
Troy Hinds
David Lyng Real Estate
(831) 226-8909
30 Total Sales
1 in Amesti
$420,000 Price
Leslie Cruz-Kelly
Room Real Estate
(831) 603-3403
53 Total Sales
1 in Amesti
$390,000 Price
Pat Simmons
Bailey Properties
(831) 603-0948
90 Total Sales
3 in Amesti
$975K - $1.1M Price Range
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