NOT LISTED FOR SALE

101 Shell Dr Unit 234 Watsonville, CA 95076

Estimated Value: $1,047,000 - $1,567,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,052 Sq Ft
$715 / mo HOA Fee

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 28, 2022

Last sale price $1,599,000 $1,520 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,730 / mo

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Ocean View
  • Clubhouse
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of October 2022

Easy living on the beach at Pajaro Dunes, Shorebirds! Located on the third floor, this rare, single level, 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo is situated as close to the beach as possible. Relax by the oversized windows with extraordinary oceanfront and Monterey Bay views. The southern exposure allows for comfortable enjoyment of the balcony while soaking up all the beach has to offer. Beautifully maintained and decorated, this condo comes fully furnished with everything you need for a second home or vacation rental. Swim, surf, relax with a book or enjoy tennis and pickle ball along with miles of beach for walking and hiking. Situated between Santa Cruz and Monterey, wander in either direction for the best that the California Coast has to offer. Virtual tour available:

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Matus

Sunset Properties License #01069073 Listed on: 10/19/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Matus

Sunset Properties License #01069073 Listed on: 10/19/2022

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • South Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $715 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Covered Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,052 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Ocean Views
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Wood Insert Heater
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Separate Meters
  • 220 Volts

Listing and Financial Details

  • No Waterbeds Allowed
  • Assessor Parcel Number 052-503-06-000

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include door person, fencing, garbage, insurance - common area, insurance - earthquake, insurance - flood, insurance - hazard, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - common area, maintenance - exterior, maintenance - road, management fee, recreation facility, roof
  • 309 Units
  • Pajaro Dunes HOA
  • Built by Pajaro Dunes

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Clubhouse
  • Planned Social Activities

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Sport Court

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets

Security

  • Gated with Attendant
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

958 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$715 per month

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Restrictions: No Waterbeds, Pets - Number Restrictions, Pets - Rules
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 309
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1052
  • Complex Name: Pajaro Dunes
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Zoning Description: SU
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Insert, Living Room
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1052
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Security Building, Security Gate with Guard, Security Service
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Stall Shower
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Tennis Court
  • Property Faces: South
  • Construction Type: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Common Parking Area

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 2146
  • HOA Amenities: Basketball Court - Indoor Half, Club House, Community Security Gate, Door Person, Game Court (Outdoor), Organized Activities, Tennis Court / Facility
  • HOA Documents: CC&RS
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees Include: Door Person, Fencing, Garbage, Insurance - Common Area, Insurance - Earthquake, Insurance - Flood, Insurance - Hazard, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Maintenance - Road, Management Fee, Recreation Facility, Roof
  • H O A Name Text: Pajaro Dunes HOA
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Security Gate, Skylight

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 052-503-06-000

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 19, 2022
Closed on
Oct 24, 2022
Sold by
Marlin Robert Charles and Ma Karen
Bought by
Kashyap Rahul Chander
Seller's Agent
Joe Matus
Sunset Properties
Buyer's Agent
Joe Matus
Sunset Properties
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,599,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,354,677

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$244,323
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.71%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2020
Closed on
Aug 12, 2020
Sold by
Nelson Christopher
Bought by
Marlin R Charles R and Marlin Karen M
Seller's Agent
Trish Elste
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Non-member 999999
Non-member Office
List Price
$879,000
Sold Price
$931,500
Premium/Discount to List
$52,500
5.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
27.70%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2015
Sold by
Swanson Geraldine L
Bought by
Nelson Christopher

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2014
Sold by
Swanson Geraldine L
Bought by
Swanson Geraldine L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2013
Sold by
Swanson Stephen R and Swanson Geraldine L
Bought by
Swanson Geraldine L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2000
Sold by
Morrison David J & Terri E Trustees
Bought by
Swanson Stephen R and Swanson Geraldine L
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
Kashyap Rahul Chander $1,599,000 First American Title
Marlin R Charles R $931,500 Placer Title Company
Nelson Christopher $795,000 Orange Coast Title Company
Swanson Geraldine L -- First American Title Company
Swanson Geraldine L -- None Available
Swanson Stephen R $775,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Swanson Geraldine L $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $931,500 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $931,500 -- --
10/28/2022 10/28/22 Sold $1,599,000 0.0% $1,520 / Sq Ft
10/19/2022 10/19/22 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2022 10/19/22 For Sale $1,599,000 +71.7% $1,520 / Sq Ft
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Sold $931,500 +6.0% $885 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/18/2020 07/18/20 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2020 07/02/20 For Sale $879,000 -- $836 / 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 $21,282 $1,663,600 $1,330,880 $332,720
2023 $18,757 $1,599,000 $1,279,200 $319,800
2022 $11,712 $950,131 $712,598 $237,533
2021 $11,406 $931,500 $698,625 $232,875
2020 $10,714 $873,657 $692,332 $181,325
2019 $10,518 $856,527 $678,757 $177,770
2018 $10,244 $839,732 $665,448 $174,284
2017 $10,149 $823,266 $652,400 $170,866
2016 $9,883 $807,124 $639,608 $167,516
2015 $11,739 $971,678 $583,006 $388,672
2014 $11,484 $952,644 $571,586 $381,058
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joe Matus

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Joe Matus

    Sunset Properties

    (831) 345-7056

    8 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Joe Matus
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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Trish Elste

    Compass

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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Non-member 999999

    Non-member Office

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81910910

MLSListings

APN: 052-503-06-000

California Santa Cruz County Watsonville 95076

101 Shell Dr Unit 234, Watsonville, CA

Not Listed for Sale

Condos

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