$745,000
SOLD JUN 23, 2025

181 Hope Dr Watsonville, CA 95076

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,426 Sq Ft
8,451 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$522 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Garden View
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Deck
  • Balcony
  • Garden Windows

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to a charming 3-bedroom, 2 and 1/2 bathroom 2 Car Garage home situated in the vibrant city of Watsonville with convenient access to Hwy 1. This delightful residence offers 1,426 sq ft of comfortable living space on an expansive lot of 8,451 sq ft. A garden window with views of the Slough. The home's flooring consists of carpet, laminate, and vinyl/linoleum, The Laundry Area/Pantry off Kitchen offers flexible options with electricity and gas hookups, conveniently located in both the garage and utility room. Additional energy-efficient features include a leased solar power, a tankless water heater and a newer gas furnace. The Large Oversized Parcel backs up to the slough and has magnificent views. Located with Easy Access to 2 Parks and the Watsonville Slough Trail and only a 4 minute walk to Peace Park!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephen Pearson

Pearson Properties License #01201194 Listed on: 05/08/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Rochelle Manning

Sotheby’s International Realty License #02237736

Sotheby’s International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 8,451 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,426 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Garden Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Garden Views
  • Alarm System
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by a third party

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 016-531-21-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Property Condition: Fixer Upper
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1426
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Zoning Description: R
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1426
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Gas Hookup, In Garage, In Utility Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Deck
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Garden Window

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Down
  • Parcel Number: 016-531-21-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1940
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8451.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8451.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Solar Power, Solar Power On Grid, Tankless Water Heater

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Leased

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2025
Closed on
Jun 16, 2025
Sold by
Barr Family 2006 Trust and Barr Shayne Michael
Bought by
Christerson Jonathan W and Christerson Arienya
Seller's Agent
Stephen Pearson
Pearson Properties
Buyer's Agent
Rochelle Manning
Sotheby’s International Realty
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$745,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,000
-6.76%
Views
57
Current Estimated Value
$757,780

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,780
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.77%
Original Mortgage
$596,000
Outstanding Balance
$594,455
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$163,325

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2007
Sold by
Barr Dennis Verne and Barr Gloris E
Bought by
Barr Dennis Verne and Barr Gloris E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$441,000
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2006
Sold by
Barr Dennis Verne and Barr Gloris E
Bought by
Barr Dennis Verne and Barr Gloris E

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
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2006
Sold by
Barr Dennis V and Barr Gloris E
Bought by
Barr Dennis Verne and Barr Gloris E

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 1997
Sold by
Barr Dennis V and Barr Gloris E
Bought by
Barr Dennis V and Barr Gloris E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Interest Rate
7.98%
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 $745,000 Stewart Title Of California
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Financial Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First Amer Title Co Of Napa
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- United Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $596,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $441,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $25,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Sold $745,000 -6.8% $522 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2025 05/08/25 For Sale $799,000 -- $560 / 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 $2,831 $790,000 $590,000 $200,000
2023 $2,786 $235,512 $93,828 $141,684
2022 $2,735 $230,894 $91,988 $138,906
2021 $2,686 $226,367 $90,184 $136,183
2020 $2,648 $224,045 $89,259 $134,786
2019 $2,599 $219,652 $87,509 $132,143
2018 $2,532 $215,345 $85,793 $129,552
2017 $2,509 $211,122 $84,111 $127,011
2016 $2,442 $206,983 $82,462 $124,521
2015 $2,432 $203,874 $81,223 $122,651
2014 $2,379 $199,880 $79,632 $120,248
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82005946

MLSListings

APN: 016-531-21-000