NOT LISTED FOR SALE

101 Shell Dr Unit 181 Watsonville, CA 95076

Estimated Value: $1,076,000 - $1,229,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,409 Sq Ft
1,307 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 25, 2016

Last sale price $815,000 $578 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,679 / mo

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated with Attendant
  • Tennis Courts
  • Dining Area
  • Granite Countertops
  • Guest Parking
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

About This Home

As of January 2016

WOW! Beautiful ocean views from this turnkey 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2nd floor, ramp accessible south facing unit on the sand dunes at Pajaro Dunes on the Monterey Bay. Enjoy absolute beachfront living as a full time residence, part time as a vacation home, and/or rent it out as a vacation rental/long term rental. Toes in the sand lifestyle. These 3 bedroom units rarely come on the market. If beach living is in your plans, then take the time to preview and inspect this awesome unit.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Keith Levine

Pajaro Dunes License #00646506 Listed on: 11/03/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Don Dean

Dean Real Estate Services License #00864202

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 1,307

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,409 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Covered Parking
  • Guest Parking
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Unassigned Parking

Utilities

  • Heating Available
  • Separate Meters
  • 220 Volts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 052-462-01-000

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include common area electricity, decks, exterior painting, garbage, insurance - common area, insurance - earthquake, insurance - flood, insurance - hazard, insurance - liability, insurance - structure, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - common area, maintenance - exterior, maintenance - road, pool spa or tennis, recreation facility, reserves, roof, security service, water / sewer
  • 309 Units
  • Pajaro Dunes North Association
  • Built by Shorebirds

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Security

  • Gated with Attendant

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

1,307 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 309
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1409
  • Complex Name: Shorebirds
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Zoning Description: SU
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Granite, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Electric, Oven Range - Electric, Pantry
  • Living Sq Ft: 1409
  • Security: Security Gate with Guard
  • Laundry: Hookup - Electric, Hookup - Washer/Dryer
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Common Parking Area, Guest / Visitor Parking, Unassigned Spaces, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 575
  • HOA Amenities: Tennis Court / Facility
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Decks, Exterior Painting, Garbage, Insurance - Common Area, Insurance - Earthquake, Insurance - Flood, Insurance - Hazard, Insurance - Liability, Insurance - Structure, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Maintenance - Road, Pool, Spa, or Tennis, Recreation Facility, Reserves, Roof, Security Service, Water / Sewer
  • H O A Name Text: Pajaro Dunes North Association
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 052-462-01-000
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 1307.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 1307.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 3, 2015
Closed on
Jan 5, 2016
Sold by
Masuda Terrie T and The Masuda Living Trust
Bought by
Diamond Larry Jay and Larry Diamond Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Keith Levine
Pajaro Dunes
Buyer's Agent
Don Dean
Dean Real Estate Services
List Price
$815,000
Sold Price
$815,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,207,904

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$392,904
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.69%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$238,284
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$941,467

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2012
Sold by
Masuda Terrie T and Masuda Edward T
Bought by
Masuda Edward T and Masuda Terrie T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2007
Sold by
Absalom John B and Absalom Jarmen E
Bought by
Masuda Edward T and Masuda Terrie T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$665,000
Interest Rate
7.4%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2003
Sold by
Absalom John B and Absalom Jarmen E
Bought by
Absalom John B and Absalom Jarmen E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2002
Sold by
Absalom John B and Absalom Jarmen E
Bought by
Absalom John B and Absalom Jarmen E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$261,000
Interest Rate
5.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2002
Sold by
Absalom John B and Absalom Jarmen E
Bought by
Absalom John B and Absalom Jarmen E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$262,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Diamond Larry Jay $815,000 First American Title Company
Masuda Edward T -- First American Title
Masuda Edward T $952,500 Chicago Title Company
Absalom John B -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Absalom John B -- First American Title Co
Absalom John B -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Absalom John B -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Diamond Larry Jay $300,000
Previous Owner Masuda Edward T $665,000
Previous Owner Absalom John B $261,000
Previous Owner Absalom John B $262,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/25/2016 01/25/16 Sold $815,000 0.0% $578 / Sq Ft
12/05/2015 12/05/15 Pending -- -- --
11/03/2015 11/03/15 For Sale $815,000 -- $578 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $14,089 $964,795 $723,596 $241,199
2023 $11,488 $927,331 $695,498 $231,833
2022 $11,267 $909,148 $681,861 $227,287
2021 $10,968 $891,321 $668,491 $222,830
2020 $10,807 $882,183 $661,637 $220,546
2019 $10,609 $864,884 $648,663 $216,221
2018 $10,333 $847,927 $635,945 $211,982
2017 $10,237 $831,300 $623,475 $207,825
2016 $9,968 $815,000 $529,752 $285,248
2015 $9,891 $803,785 $522,462 $281,323
2014 $8,974 $724,131 $470,686 $253,445
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Keith Levine

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Keith Levine

    Pajaro Dunes

    (831) 227-3818

    9 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Keith Levine
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Don Dean

    Dean Real Estate Services

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81521354

MLSListings

APN: 052-462-01-000

California Santa Cruz County Watsonville 95076

101 Shell Dr Unit 181, Watsonville, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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