NOT LISTED FOR SALE

101 Shell Dr Unit 98 Watsonville, CA 95076

Estimated Value: $1,061,000 - $1,384,752

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,040 Sq Ft
958 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 17, 2021

Last sale price $1,360,000 $1,308 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,892 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Ocean View
  • Gated Community
  • Community Beach Access
  • Fishing
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of September 2021

HERE IT IS!! A Shorebirds Penthouse. The one you've been waiting for! S-98 condo is a stunning, up front, ocean view all the way to Santa Cruz. Two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, high ceilings, ceiling fans, new windows and sliding doors and new window coverings. There is so much natural light from all of the ocean front windows that you will feel like you're right on the beach. Just steps to miles of pristine beach. Enjoy fishing or hike all the way to Aptos on the longest beach in Santa Cruz County. This condo is fully furnished and ready to drop your suitcase and move in. Located about half way between S.C. and Monterey. You will have the best of both postcard perfect worlds. Close to fine dining, world famous golf links and surf spots as well and the Monterey Bay Aquarium & Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This is a gated community with mobile security 24/7. May be a vacation or long term rental, a primary home or just keep it private for family. Owners pets (2) are welcome!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gail Cruse

Sotheby’s International Realty License #00778908 Listed on: 08/24/2021

Sotheby’s International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Keith Levine

Pajaro Dunes License #00646506

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • 1973

Lot Details

  • 958

HOA Fees

  • $610 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Urethane Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,040 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Security Gate
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Corian Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Parking

  • 20 Parking Spaces
  • Covered Parking

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • 220 Volts

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable / dish, decks, door person, exterior painting, fencing, garbage, hot water, insurance - common area, insurance - earthquake, insurance - flood, insurance - hazard, insurance - liability, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - common area, maintenance - exterior, maintenance - road, management fee, pool spa or tennis, reserves, roof, security service, water, water / sewer
  • 309 Units
  • Pdna Association
  • Car Wash Area
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Doorman

Recreation

  • Community Beach Access
  • Tennis Courts
  • Fishing

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Security Service
  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

1973

Lot Details

958 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$610 per month

Listing Details

  • Zoning: SU
  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Building Number: C
  • Restrictions: Pets - Allowed, Pets - Rules
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 309
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1040
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1973

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Quartz, Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Dishwasher, Island, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1040
  • Security: Security Service
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower And Tub, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Polyurethane
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Mountains, Ocean, Other Water, Water, Water Front

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 20
  • Garage Parking Features: Common Parking Area

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: SHOREBIRDS PAJARO DUNES
  • HOA Fees: 610
  • HOA Amenities: Beach Rights, Car Wash Area, Community Security Gate, Door Person, Garden / Greenbelt / Trails, Tennis Court / Facility
  • HOA Documents: Budget, Bylaws, Cc&rs, Financial Statement, Minutes, Reserve Study, Rules & Regulations
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Cable / Dish, Decks, Door Person, Exterior Painting, Fencing, Garbage, Hot Water, Insurance - Common Area, Insurance - Earthquake, Insurance - Flood, Insurance - Hazard, Insurance - Liability, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Maintenance - Road, Management Fee, Pool, Spa, Or Tennis, Reserves, Roof, Security Service, Water, Water / Sewer
  • HOA Exist: Yes
  • H O A Name Text: PDNA

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Security Gate

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Fishing, Views
  • Soil: Sandy

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2021
Closed on
Sep 14, 2021
Sold by
Lum Henry and Lum Betty Y
Bought by
Giammona Michael and Giammona Lauren
Seller's Agent
Gail Cruse
Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Keith Levine
Pajaro Dunes
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,360,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$140,000
-9.33%
Current Estimated Value
$1,244,438

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$115,562
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2019
Sold by
Jalali Hossein and Miriam Jalai Family Trust
Bought by
Lurn Henry and Lurn Betty Y

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2017
Closed on
Mar 10, 2017
Sold by
Kolnes Steven Michael and Kolnes Donna Dann
Bought by
Jalali Hossein and The Kolnes 2001 Revocable Trus
Seller's Agent
Gail Cruse
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Hossein Djalali
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$870,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.03%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2015
Sold by
Kolnes Steven and Kolnes Donna Hendry
Bought by
The Kolnes 2001 Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2012
Sold by
Kolnes Steven and Kolnes Donna Hendry
Bought by
Kolnes Steven and Kolnes Donna Hendry

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
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2003
Sold by
Mcandrew Judith T and The 1996 Judith T Mcandrew Tru
Bought by
Kolnes Steven and Kolnes Donna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1996
Sold by
Mcandrew Judith T
Bought by
Mcandrew Judith T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 1995
Sold by
Deskin George W and Deskin Joaquina S
Bought by
Mcandrew Judith T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,000
Interest Rate
7.58%
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
Giammona Michael $1,360,000 Old Republic Title Company
Lurn Henry $870,000 Old Republic Title Company
Jalali Hossein $870,000 Old Republic Title Company
The Kolnes 2001 Revocable Trust -- None Available
Kolnes Steven -- First American Title
Kolnes Steven $740,000 First American Title Co
Mcandrew Judith T -- --
Mcandrew Judith T $345,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kolnes Steven $417,000
Previous Owner Kolnes Steven $525,000
Previous Owner Mcandrew Judith T $265,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/17/2021 09/17/21 Sold $1,360,000 -9.3% $1,308 / Sq Ft
08/31/2021 08/31/21 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2021 08/24/21 For Sale $1,500,000 +72.4% $1,442 / Sq Ft
03/16/2017 03/16/17 Sold $870,000 -0.6% $837 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/04/2017 03/04/17 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2017 03/01/17 For Sale $875,000 -- $841 / 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 $18,956 $1,443,243 $1,082,432 $360,811
2023 $16,465 $1,387,200 $1,040,400 $346,800
2022 $16,160 $1,360,000 $1,020,000 $340,000
2021 $10,834 $879,013 $615,309 $263,704
2020 $10,675 $870,000 $609,000 $261,000
2019 $11,047 $905,148 $724,118 $181,030
2018 $10,760 $887,400 $709,920 $177,480
2017 $10,349 $841,500 $634,540 $206,960
2016 $9,425 $905,370 $682,697 $222,673
2015 $10,396 $849,680 $640,707 $208,973
2014 $9,428 $765,477 $577,213 $188,264
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Gail Cruse

    Sotheby’s International Realty

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  • Keith Levine

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Keith Levine

    Pajaro Dunes

    (831) 227-3818

    9 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Keith Levine
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  • Hossein Djalali

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Hossein Djalali

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 740-2233

    57 Total Sales

    Hossein Djalali
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81859678

MLSListings

APN: 052-411-32-000

California Santa Cruz County Watsonville 95076

101 Shell Dr Unit 98, Watsonville, CA

Not Listed for Sale

Condos

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