NOT LISTED FOR SALE

101 Shell Dr Unit 194 Watsonville, CA 95076

Pajaro Dunes Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,067,860 - $1,218,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,100 Sq Ft
958 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold February 03, 2014

Last sale price $725,000 $659 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,576/month

257 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Unit is on the top floor
  • Clubhouse
  • Living Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of February 2014

Enjoy Ocean & Breaking Waves view from the livingroom, deck and MBR of this Shorebirds penthouse. High ceilings and sunny southern exposure. Turn-key, includes furniture, kit. ware, decor. Ready to come and enjoy now! May be a vacation/long term rental/primary home or just keep as your private beach hide-away. Steps to miles of pristine beach with private beach access. Owner's pets welcome!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gail Cruse

David Lyng Real Estate License #00778908 Listed on: 04/08/2013

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Tyanne Scaletti

Bailey Properties License #01336421

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,214

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 958

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Unit is on the top floor
  • Baseboard Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 052-471-026

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include hot water, landscaping / gardening, pool spa or tennis, management fee, reserves, roof, sewer, maintenance - unit yard, cable / dish, water, common area electricity, decks, exterior painting, garbage, insurance - common area, insurance - earthquake, insurance - flood, insurance - liability, unit coverage insurance
  • 309 Units
  • Pdna Association
  • Built by SHOREBIRDS
  • Greenbelt

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Security Service

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,214

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Building Number: F
  • Age: 36
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 659.09
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Maximum Unit Levels: 1
  • Max Numberof Unitsin Complex: 309
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 309
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1100
  • Barclay Horizontal: 96
  • Barclays Page: 71
  • Complex Name: SHOREBIRDS
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 1014
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 71
  • Map Side Coordinate: 7
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 81
  • Map Top Coordinate: H
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 96
  • Thomas Bros Page: 1014
  • Thomas Brothers: H7
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Zoning Description: CONDO
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Yes, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Microwave
  • Living Sq Ft: 1100
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Building, Security Service
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet - Wall to Wall
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Tubs - 1, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • View: Bay, Ocean

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Baseboard

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 540
  • HOA Amenities: Club House, Garden / Greenbelt / Trails, Tennis Court / Facility, Cable/ Satellite TV
  • HOA Documents: Articles of Incorporation, Assoc. Membership Pre-approval Reqd, Bylaws, Budget, Financial Statement, Rules & Regulations
  • Association Fees Include: Hot Water, Landscaping / Gardening, Pool, Spa, or Tennis, Management Fee, Reserves, Roof, Sewer, Maintenance - Unit Yard, Cable / Dish, Water, Common Area Electricity, Decks, Exterior Painting, Garbage, Insurance - Common Area, Insurance - Earthquake, Insurance - Flood, Insurance - Liability, Unit Coverage Insurance
  • H O A Name Text: PDNA
  • Levels In Unit: 1
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), High Ceiling, Balcony/Patio

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz County Office of Education

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 052-471-026
  • Lot Location: Oceanfront, Waterfront, Bayfront
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 672.73
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 871.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 871.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 871.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 871.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 3
  • Minimum Building Height: 1
  • Unit Features: Top Floor or Penthouse

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz County Office of Education

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2014
Sold by
Vinson Kathleen and Newman Donald John
Bought by
Vinson Kathleen and Newman Donald John
Current Estimated Value
$1,172,381

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$306,947
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$835,268

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2013
Closed on
Jan 31, 2014
Sold by
Vinson John
Bought by
Vinson Kathleen
Seller's Agent
Gail Cruse
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Tyanne Scaletti
Bailey Properties
List Price
$740,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.02%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2013
Closed on
Jan 28, 2014
Sold by
Busch David F and Busch Cathy L
Bought by
Vinson Kathleen and Newman Donald John
Seller's Agent
Gail Cruse
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Tyanne Scaletti
Bailey Properties
List Price
$740,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2.03%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2002
Sold by
Busch David F and Busch Cathy L
Bought by
Busch David F and Busch Cathy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$279,000
Interest Rate
5.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2001
Sold by
Herb John A and Herb Elizabeth
Bought by
Busch David F and Busch Cathy L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2001
Sold by
Hammond Robert B and Hammond Christine A
Bought by
Herb John A and Herb Elizabeth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2001
Sold by
John A & Elizabeth A Trustees Hammond Robert
Bought by
Hammond Robert B and Hammond Christine A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
6.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 1999
Sold by
Herb John A and Herb Elizabeth
Bought by
Herb John A and Herb Elizabeth A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Vinson Kathleen -- None Available
Vinson Kathleen -- First American Title Company
Vinson Kathleen $725,000 First American Title Company
Busch David F -- --
Busch David F -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Herb John A -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Busch David F -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Herb John A -- --
Hammond Robert B -- American Title Co
Herb John A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vinson Kathleen $400,000
Previous Owner Busch David F $279,000
Previous Owner Hammond Robert B $275,000
Closed Hammond Robert B $22,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/03/2014 02/03/14 Sold $725,000 -2.0% $659 / Sq Ft
12/21/2013 12/21/13 Pending -- -- --
12/02/2013 12/02/13 For Sale $740,000 +2.1% $673 / Sq Ft
12/01/2013 12/01/13 Off Market $725,000 -- --
09/05/2013 09/05/13 Price Changed $740,000 -1.3% $673 / Sq Ft
04/08/2013 04/08/13 For Sale $750,000 -- $682 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $13,214 $888,750 $577,688 $311,062
2023 $10,621 $854,240 $555,256 $298,984
2022 $10,414 $837,490 $544,368 $293,122
2021 $10,126 $821,068 $533,694 $287,374
2020 $9,977 $812,650 $528,222 $284,428
2019 $9,792 $796,714 $517,864 $278,850
2018 $9,535 $781,092 $507,710 $273,382
2017 $9,444 $765,780 $497,756 $268,024
2016 $9,195 $750,764 $487,996 $262,768
2015 $9,106 $739,486 $480,666 $258,820
2014 $8,034 $638,560 $440,558 $198,002
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Gail Cruse

    David Lyng Real Estate

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  • Tyanne Scaletti

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Tyanne Scaletti

    Bailey Properties

    (831) 234-8004

    102 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81311241

MLSListings

APN: 052-471-26-000

California Santa Cruz County Watsonville 95076 Pajaro Dunes

101 Shell Dr Unit 194, Watsonville, CA

This home is located at 101 Shell Dr Unit 194, Watsonville, CA 95076 since 08 April 2013 and is currently estimated at $1,142,215, approximately $1,038 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 101 Shell Dr Unit 194 is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Landmark Elementary School, Rolling Hills Middle School, and Watsonville High School.

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