NOT LISTED FOR SALE

101 Shell Dr Unit 251 Watsonville, CA 95076

Pajaro Dunes Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,061,000 - $1,401,021

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,409 Sq Ft
$715/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold September 30, 2022

Last sale price $1,220,000 $866 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,910/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Beach Access
  • Gated with Attendant
  • End Unit
  • Ocean View
  • Unit is on the top floor
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of September 2022

Three bedroom units like this in Pajaro Dunes are hard to come by. This bottom level unit has ocean views from living room, deck, and primary bedroom and it is just steps from the ocean! The living room features a built in bar and wood burning fireplace and is perfect for entertaining. The kitchen and baths have been updated and there is ample storage with two hallway closets, pantry, and dedicated storage room with its own exterior door access. The stacked laundry is located in the pantry. You have access to outside from 2 bedrooms and living room and a short walk puts you on the path through the dunes and lands you on the beach. With miles of open ocean and beach to the north and south, it is easy to find your own piece of solitude. These Shorebird units are situated on a stretch of serene beach 30 min from Santa Cruz and only 5 min from Watsonville. Shorebirds has many guest amenities, plenty of beach access and is a gem located in one of Santa Cruz's best kept secrets.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jesse Collins

David Lyng Real Estate License #02077797 Listed on: 08/08/2022

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Keith Levine

Keith Levine, Realtor License #00646506

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,655

Year Built

  • 1974

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Northwest Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $715 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,409 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Ocean Views
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Travertine

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • Covered Parking
  • Guest Parking
  • Unassigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue Area

Location

  • Unit is on the top floor

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Baseboard Heating

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable / dish, common area electricity, decks, door person, exterior painting, hot water, insurance - common area, insurance - earthquake, insurance - flood, insurance - hazard, insurance - structure, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - common area, maintenance - exterior, maintenance - road, management fee, pool spa or tennis, reserves, roof, security service, water / sewer
  • Pajaro Dunes North Assoc. Association
  • Greenbelt

Recreation

  • Community Beach Access
  • Tennis Courts
  • Sport Court

Security

  • Gated with Attendant
  • Controlled Access

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,655

Year Built

1974

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$715 per month

Listing Details

  • Zoning: SU
  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Restrictions: Pets - Rules
  • Age: 48
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Maximum Unit Floor Number: 1
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1409
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1974

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Oven Range - Electric, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1409
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Controlled / Secured Access, Security Gate With Guard
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Travertine
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full On Ground Floor, Granite, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower Over Tub - 1, Stone, Tile, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • View: Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Bbq Area, Tennis Court
  • Property Faces: Northwest
  • Pool: Cabana / Dressing Room, Community Facility
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Baseboard, Fireplace, Individual Room Controls
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: PAJARO DUNES NORTH ASSOC.
  • HOA Fees: 715
  • HOA Amenities: Beach Rights, Community Security Gate, Game Court (Outdoor), Garden / Greenbelt / Trails, Tennis Court / Facility
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Cable / Dish, Common Area Electricity, Decks, Door Person, Exterior Painting, Hot Water, Insurance - Common Area, Insurance - Earthquake, Insurance - Flood, Insurance - Hazard, Insurance - Structure, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Maintenance - Road, Management Fee, Pool, Spa, Or Tennis, Reserves, Roof, Security Service, Water / Sewer
  • HOA Exist: Yes
  • H O A Name Text: PAJARO DUNES NORTH ASSOC.

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Security Gate, Wet Bar

Schools

  • School District: Pajaro Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Views
  • Lot Acres: 0.0310
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 1350.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 1350.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Maximum Building Height: 3
  • Minimum Building Height: 3
  • Unit Features: End Unit, Other Unit Above

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2022
Closed on
Sep 26, 2022
Sold by
Hakes Family Trust
Bought by
Reiner Kolodinski And Janice F Kolodinski Liv
Seller's Agent
Jesse Collins
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Keith Levine
Keith Levine, Realtor
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,220,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,000
-6.08%
Views
20
Current Estimated Value
$1,256,755

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$36,755
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.28%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$385,954
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$911,275

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2021
Sold by
Hakes Christopher Charles and Hakes Jennifer Dawn
Bought by
Hakes Christopher C and Hakes Jennifer D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$342,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2015
Sold by
Hakes Christopher C and Hakes Jennifer D
Bought by
Hakes Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2012
Sold by
Clouse Adam E
Bought by
Hakes Christopher C and Hakes Jennifer D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Reiner Kolodinski And Janice F Kolodinski Liv $1,220,000 First American Title
Hakes Christopher C -- First American Title Ins Co
Hakes Christopher Charles -- First American Title Ins Co
Hakes Family Trust -- None Available
Hakes Christopher C $595,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Reiner Kolodinski And Janice F Kolodinski Liv $400,000
Previous Owner Hakes Christopher Charles $342,000
Previous Owner Hakes Christopher C $417,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2022 09/30/22 Sold $1,220,000 -6.1% $866 / Sq Ft
08/23/2022 08/23/22 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2022 08/08/22 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $922 / 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
2023 $14,655 $1,220,000 $854,000 $366,000
2022 $9,044 $704,248 $355,083 $349,165
2021 $8,779 $690,440 $348,121 $342,319
2020 $8,651 $683,360 $344,551 $338,809
2019 $8,490 $669,961 $337,795 $332,166
2018 $8,268 $656,825 $331,172 $325,653
2017 $8,187 $643,945 $324,678 $319,267
2016 $7,973 $631,319 $318,312 $313,007
2015 $7,888 $621,836 $313,531 $308,305
2014 $7,716 $609,655 $307,389 $302,266
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jesse Collins

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Jesse Collins

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (831) 227-9987

    3 in this area

    29 Total Sales

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  • Keith Levine

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Keith Levine

    Keith Levine, Realtor

    (831) 227-3818

    13 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Keith Levine
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81903088

MLSListings

APN: 052-482-11-000

California Santa Cruz County Watsonville 95076 Pajaro Dunes

101 Shell Dr Unit 251, Watsonville, CA

This home is located at 101 Shell Dr Unit 251, Watsonville, CA 95076 since 08 August 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,256,755, approximately $891 per square foot. This property was built in 1974. 101 Shell Dr Unit 251 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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