NOT LISTED FOR SALE

38 Puffin Ln Watsonville, CA 95076

Pajaro Dunes Area

Estimated Value: $2,692,000 - $3,414,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,272 Sq Ft
$1,374/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 10, 2024

Last sale price $2,950,000 $1,298 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,468 / mo

Highlights

  • Dining Area
  • Heating Available
  • 5-minute walk to Sunset State Beach

About This Home

As of January 2024

This home is located at 38 Puffin Ln, Watsonville, CA 95076 since 10 January 2024 and is currently estimated at $3,120,730, approximately $1,373 per square foot. This property was built in 1970. 38 Puffin Ln is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Landmark Elementary School, Rolling Hills Middle School, and Watsonville High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melanie Langemak

David Lyng Real Estate License #01937962 Listed on: 01/10/2024

David Lyng Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Natalia Lockwood

David Lyng Real Estate License #01958028

Last Buyer's Agent

Neal Woods, III

Indigo Beach Properties, Inc. License #01135897

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 13,068 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as SU

HOA Fees

  • $621 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,272 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Covered Parking

Utilities

  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include cable / dish, common area electricity, garbage, security service, water, water / sewer
  • Pajaro Dunes Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 052-291-01-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0.3 Acres

HOA Fees

$621 per month

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2272
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Zoning Description: SU
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Living Sq Ft: 2272
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Common Parking Area

Utilities

  • Heating System: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1864
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees Include: Cable / Dish, Common Area Electricity, Garbage, Security Service, Water, Water / Sewer
  • H O A Name Text: Pajaro Dunes Association
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 052-291-01-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.3000
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 13068.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 13068.00

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 10, 2024
Closed on
Jan 4, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Melanie Langemak
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Neal Woods, III
Indigo Beach Properties, Inc.
Sold Price
$2,950,000
Views
3
Current Estimated Value
$3,120,730

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$170,730
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.22%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,948,566
Interest Rate
7.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,172,164

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2020
Closed on
Oct 5, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Joe Matus
Sunset Properties
Buyer's Agent
Alistair Craft
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$1,325,000
Sold Price
$1,330,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
27.78%
Original Mortgage
$957,600
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 1999
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Watsonville, CA

  • Alecia Hull Real Estate Agent - Sotheby’s International Realty

    Alecia Hull

    Sotheby’s International Realty

    (831) 220-3097

    22 Total Sales

    1 in Pajaro Dunes

    $699,000 Price

    Alecia Hull
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  • Linda Baker Real Estate Agent - Milestone Realty

    Linda Baker

    Milestone Realty

    (669) 202-2676

    80 Total Sales

    1 in Pajaro Dunes

    $975,000 Price

    Linda Baker
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  • Shawndy Linquist Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Shawndy Linquist

    Compass

    (831) 708-6387

    98 Total Sales

    2 in Pajaro Dunes

    $189K - $1.2M Price Range

    Shawndy Linquist
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  • Maureen Kendall Real Estate Agent - David Lyng Real Estate

    Maureen Kendall

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (669) 333-3681

    32 Total Sales

    1 in Pajaro Dunes

    $1,125,000 Price

    Maureen Kendall
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  • Joe Pollifrone Real Estate Agent - Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

    Joe Pollifrone

    Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

    (669) 279-3077

    51 Total Sales

    1 in Pajaro Dunes

    $1,065,000 Price

    Joe Pollifrone
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  • Richard Seadler Real Estate Agent - Monterey Bay Realty

    Richard Seadler

    Responds Quickly

    Monterey Bay Realty

    (831) 480-3463

    35 Total Sales

    31 in Pajaro Dunes

    $184K - $1.6M Price Range

    Richard Seadler
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$2,950,000 Old Republic Title Company
$1,330,000 First American Title Company
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$540,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $2,000,000
Previous Owner $957,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/21/2024 01/21/24 Pending -- -- --
01/10/2024 01/10/24 Sold $2,950,000 +121.8% $1,298 / Sq Ft
10/09/2020 10/09/20 Sold $1,330,000 +0.4% $585 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/30/2020 09/30/20 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2020 08/03/20 For Sale $1,325,000 -- $583 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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 $20,337 $3,009,000 $2,468,400 $540,600
2023 $16,699 $1,383,732 $968,612 $415,120
2022 $16,408 $1,356,600 $949,620 $406,980
2021 $16,310 $1,330,000 $931,000 $399,000
2020 $10,075 $751,880 $437,074 $314,806
2019 $9,761 $737,138 $428,504 $308,634
2018 $9,511 $722,684 $420,102 $302,582
2017 $9,157 $708,513 $411,864 $296,649
2016 $8,989 $694,620 $403,788 $290,832
2015 $8,925 $684,186 $397,723 $286,463
2014 $8,739 $670,784 $389,932 $280,852
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Melanie Langemak Real Estate Agent - David Lyng Real Estate

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Melanie Langemak

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (831) 334-4653

    68 Total Sales

    Melanie Langemak
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  • Natalia Lockwood Real Estate Agent - David Lyng Real Estate

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Natalia Lockwood

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (831) 600-6253

    60 Total Sales

    Natalia Lockwood
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Neal Woods, III

    Indigo Beach Properties, Inc.

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  • Joe Matus Real Estate Agent - Sunset Properties

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Joe Matus

    Sunset Properties

    (831) 345-7056

    5 Total Sales

    Joe Matus
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  • Alistair Craft Real Estate Agent - Sereno Group

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Alistair Craft

    Sereno Group

    (831) 234-1092

    79 Total Sales

    Alistair Craft
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81952040

MLSListings

APN: 052-291-01-000

California Santa Cruz County Watsonville 95076

38 Puffin Ln, Watsonville, CA

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