$1,349,900
SOLD MAR 7, 2025

17 Elena Rd Watsonville, CA 95076

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,656 Sq Ft
5,750 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$815 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

169 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Neighborhood Views

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to this charming home in the beautiful enclave known as La Selva Beach. This property offers 1,656 sq ft of living space on a minimum lot size of 5,750 sq ft. It features 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, each updated with modern amenities such as dual flush toilets and solid surface countertops. The kitchen is a chef's dream with quartz countertops, an electric oven range, a refrigerator, a dishwasher, an exhaust fan, and a garbage disposal. Enjoy meals in the breakfast nook or at the breakfast bar. The home boasts high and vaulted ceilings, enhancing the sense of space and light throughout. Tile and travertine flooring run through the house, complemented by a cozy fireplace in the living area. Laundry is a breeze with 110V electricity hookup and included washer/dryer. Energy-efficient features include double pane windows, a thermostat controller, skylights, and low flow fixtures. Being part of La Selva Beach allows you to have access to a private gated beach with parking and limited overnight camping. "Seabreeze" is waiting for you!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dennis Bol

MBI Real Estate License #01000723 Listed on: 07/31/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Nick Bailey

Bailey Properties License #02042562

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 5,750 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Zoning described as R-1-6

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,656 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Travertine

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Thermostat
  • Separate Meters
  • 220 Volts
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Deck

Community Details

  • Built by LSB Improvement Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 045-151-08-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1656
  • Complex Name: LSB Improvement Association
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Zoning Description: R-1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1656
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (110V), Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Tile, Travertine
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Dual Flush Toilet, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Solid Surface, Stall Shower - 2+, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Standard

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Gently Sloped
  • Parcel Number: 045-151-08-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1320
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5750.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5750.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulation - Unknown, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2024
Closed on
Mar 4, 2025
Sold by
Mckeown Dusti L and Barranco Rogelio Margarito
Bought by
Dorfman White Family Trust and White
Seller's Agent
Dennis Bol
MBI Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Nick Bailey
Bailey Properties
List Price
$1,449,900
Sold Price
$1,349,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-6.9%
Views
59
Current Estimated Value
$1,346,375

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,525
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2019
Sold by
Mckeown Dusti L
Bought by
Barranco Rogelio Margarito

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$538,900
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2014
Sold by
Bol Dennis and Bol Claire
Bought by
Mckeown Dusti L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$575,396
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2004
Sold by
Cassar Lynn M
Bought by
Bol Dennis and Bol Claire

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$455,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2004
Sold by
Garcia Leonard J and Garcia Patricia A
Bought by
Cassar Lynn M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$455,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2004
Sold by
Cassar Richard
Bought by
Garcia Leonard J and Garcia Patricia A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 1999
Sold by
Patricia A
Bought by
Garcia Leonard J and Garcia Patricia A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 1997
Sold by
Radin Debra Ann
Bought by
Garcia Leonard J and Garcia Patricia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$267,700
Interest Rate
7.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1994
Sold by
Krutzikowsky Douglas
Bought by
Radin Debra Ann
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,350,000 Stewart Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Servicelink
Grant Deed $650,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Grant Deed $667,500 Santa Cruz Title Company
Grant Deed -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Gift Deed -- --
Grant Deed $297,500 Santa Cruz Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $538,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $575,396 FHA
Previous Owner $455,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $267,700 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Sold $1,349,900 -6.9% $815 / Sq Ft
01/16/2025 01/16/25 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2024 07/31/24 For Sale $1,449,900 -- $876 / 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 $8,822 $796,812 $557,768 $239,044
2023 $8,685 $765,872 $536,110 $229,762
2022 $8,528 $750,854 $525,598 $225,256
2021 $8,264 $736,132 $515,292 $220,840
2020 $8,144 $728,582 $510,008 $218,574
2019 $8,007 $714,297 $500,008 $214,289
2018 $7,760 $700,290 $490,203 $210,087
2017 $7,704 $686,559 $480,591 $205,968
2016 $7,505 $673,097 $471,168 $201,929
2015 $7,440 $662,987 $464,091 $198,896
2014 $7,357 $649,771 $389,376 $260,395
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81987581

MLSListings

APN: 045-151-08-000