NOT LISTED FOR SALE

101 Shell Dr Unit 278 Watsonville, CA 95076

Estimated Value: $728,119 - $866,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
842 Sq Ft
$666/ mo HOA Fee

Last Sold February 10, 2021

Last sale price $715,000 $849 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,884/month

87 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Beach Access
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Deck
  • Water Views
  • Clubhouse
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of February 2021

OPEN BY APPT. JAN 16. ON THE SAND! White Water Views, Beach Level Ocean Front. No Stairs to Climb. Best Location in Complex!! Bright 1BR/1BA Condo in Pajaro Dunes Completely REMODELED $$$ in upgrades!! You will Fall in Love the Minute you Walk-In. All INTERIOR FURNISHING INCLUDED, U-Line Wine Cooler, Custom Granite Leather Tops, Shaker Cabinets, Recessed Lighting ,New Interior Doors & Paint, Stone Fireplace, High End Tile Plank Floors, SOFA turns into Queen Bed, SS Appliances / Counter-Depth Refrigerator & Washer & Dryer. Steps to the Water & Miles of Unspoiled Beach. Building "I" Is the very last building with no one next to you on the Northside. Tennis Courts/Clubhouse Nearby. 24 Hour Security Guard House. Could be a Vacation Rental or Beach Getaway. Sunny/Southern Exposure. Best Priced Beach Home on the Bay. Within 1 Hour from the Bay Area. This Beach property is between Santa Cruz & Monterey / Carmel. Welcome Home. Owner Pets Allowed. Can be sold in 1/4 shares, See MLS: ML81823266

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rick Finamore

Finamore Realty License #00676250 Listed on: 11/01/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Seadler

Monterey Bay Realty License #00427633

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • 1974

Lot Details

  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $666 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tar and Gravel Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 842 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • Covered Parking
  • Guest Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Separate Meters
  • 220 Volts

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable / dish, common area electricity, decks, exterior painting, garbage, insurance - common area, insurance - structure, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - common area, maintenance - exterior, maintenance - unit yard, management fee, organized activities, pool spa or tennis, reserves, roof, security service, sewer, water / sewer
  • Pajaro Dunes North Association
  • Greenbelt

Recreation

  • Community Beach Access
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Basketball Court

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed with Restrictions

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Gated with Attendant

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

1974

Lot Details

784 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$666 per month

Listing Details

  • Zoning: Resid
  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Building Number: I
  • Restrictions: Pets - Restrictions
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 842
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1974

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area In Living Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hookups - Ice Maker, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Built-In, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 842
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Gate With Guard, Security Service
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (110V), Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Tar And Gravel
  • View: Water Front
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Deck, Low Maintenance, Storage Shed / Structure, Tennis Court
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Baseboard, Electric, Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Shorebirds
  • HOA Fees: 1998
  • HOA Amenities: Basketball Court - Indoor Half, Beach Rights, Club House, Community Security Gate, Garden / Greenbelt / Trails, Tennis Court / Facility
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees Include: Cable / Dish, Common Area Electricity, Decks, Exterior Painting, Garbage, Insurance - Common Area, Insurance - Structure, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Maintenance - Unit Yard, Management Fee, Organized Activities, Pool, Spa, Or Tennis, Reserves, Roof, Security Service, Sewer, Water / Sewer
  • HOA Exist: Yes
  • H O A Name Text: Pajaro Dunes North

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Walk-In Closet, Wet Bar

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2020
Closed on
Feb 4, 2021
Sold by
Finamore Rick A and Finamore Theresa M
Bought by
Fischer Aloys A and Fischer Joyce A
Seller's Agent
Rick Finamore
Finamore Realty
Buyer's Agent
Richard Seadler
Monterey Bay Realty
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$715,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
2.88%
Current Estimated Value
$795,280

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$80,280
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.11%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2013
Closed on
Apr 9, 2013
Sold by
Laborde Phyllis B and Laborde Family Trust
Bought by
Finamore Rick A and Finamore Theresa M
Seller's Agent
Spomenka Zaninovich
Sunset Properties
Buyer's Agent
Rick Finamore
Finamore Realty
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,000
-12.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.90%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2003
Sold by
Laborde Robert H and Laborde Phyllis B
Bought by
Laborde Phyllis B and Trust A Of The Laborde Family

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2002
Sold by
Laborde R H R and Laborde Phyllis B
Bought by
Laborde Robert H and Laborde Phyllis B
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
Fischer Aloys A $715,000 Chicago Title Company
Finamore Rick A $395,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Laborde Phyllis B -- --
Laborde Robert H -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/10/2021 02/10/21 Sold $715,000 +2.9% $849 / Sq Ft
01/28/2021 01/28/21 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2020 11/22/20 For Sale $695,000 0.0% $825 / Sq Ft
11/09/2020 11/09/20 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2020 11/01/20 For Sale $695,000 +75.9% $825 / Sq Ft
04/26/2013 04/26/13 Sold $395,000 -12.0% $494 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/25/2013 03/25/13 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2013 02/15/13 For Sale $449,000 -- $561 / 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 $11,970 $773,939 $541,757 $232,182
2023 $9,502 $743,886 $520,720 $223,166
2022 $9,316 $729,300 $510,510 $218,790
2021 $6,152 $449,372 $314,560 $134,812
2020 $6,063 $444,764 $311,335 $133,429
2019 $5,947 $436,043 $305,230 $130,813
2018 $5,790 $427,493 $299,245 $128,248
2017 $5,727 $419,111 $293,378 $125,733
2016 $5,578 $410,893 $287,625 $123,268
2015 $5,497 $404,721 $283,305 $121,416
2014 $5,377 $396,793 $277,755 $119,038
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Rick Finamore

    Finamore Realty

    (408) 879-6290

    38 Total Sales

    Rick Finamore
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  • Richard Seadler

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Richard Seadler

    Monterey Bay Realty

    (831) 566-7746

    23 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Richard Seadler
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  • Spomenka Zaninovich

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Spomenka Zaninovich

    Sunset Properties

    (831) 840-5519

    13 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Spomenka Zaninovich
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81818429

MLSListings

APN: 052-483-05-000

California Santa Cruz County Watsonville 95076

101 Shell Dr Unit 278, Watsonville, CA

Not Listed for Sale

Condos

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