NOT LISTED FOR SALE

490 Carson Ln Watsonville, CA 95076

Estimated Value: $1,357,000 - $1,507,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
2,560 Sq Ft
$572/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 4, 2025

Last sale price $1,550,000 $605 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,680 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 4.47 Acre Lot
  • View of Hills
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Pond

About This Home

As of August 2025

Nestled in beautiful Larkin Valley, surrounded by tranquility and gentle sloping hills, sits 490 Carson Ln. On a private road with few neighbors, this 4.5 acres of mostly flat, prime land offers a rare blend of peace, privacy, and possibility - maybe equestrian space, farm land, wine vine growing, ADU or family compound? A lovely, recently renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bath + spacious loft home spans 2,560 sq ft of open living space. Upgrades include: new septic tank, windows, flooring, water heater, HVAC, kitchen cabinets, quartz counters w/pop up outlets, walk in pantry, recessed lighting, interior paint and high speed Spectrum internet. Step outside to enjoy 2 patios (1 covered) and a large deck - ideal for lounging, entertaining and dining under the stars. Included is a massive 1,500 sq ft, 12'H 3-bay detached garage that opens up more potential - workshop, vehicle/equipment/machinery/boat/RV storage - so many options! Additionally, there is an onsite pond currently providing irrigation water. Experience country calm with city convenience. Your private oasis is just 4 minutes to Highway 1, minutes to beaches, shopping, restaurants. and everything coastal living has to offer. This is a must see with opportunity to create your dream lifestyle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marti Meyer

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01946083 Listed on: 06/11/2025

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Jarah Sakamoto

David Lyng Real Estate License #02108963

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 4.47 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as RA

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,560 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Loft
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Tub
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Storage
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • 1,500 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit
  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 049-142-20-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

4.47 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 1500
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2560
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Zoning Description: RA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Free Standing, Wood Stove
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Electric, Pantry
  • Living Sq Ft: 2560
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside, Tub / Sink
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Great Room, Laundry Room, Loft, Office Area
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub with Jets
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Hills
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Deck
  • Horse Property: Possible

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Spaces: 10
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Electric, Stove - Wood
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Pond On Site, Views
  • Parcel Number: 049-142-20-000
  • Lot Acres: 4.4650
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 194495.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 194495.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: Garage/workshop

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
Jun 11, 2025
Closed on
Jul 28, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Marti Meyer
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Jarah Sakamoto
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$1,425,000
Sold Price
$1,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$125,000
8.77%
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
$1,464,512

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$85,488
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.68%
Original Mortgage
$730,050
Outstanding Balance
$729,429
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$735,083

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$163,000
Interest Rate
6.56%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$476,000
Interest Rate
7.42%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
5.35%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$149,600
Interest Rate
9.99%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,550,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- Accommodation
-- Santa Cruz Title Company
$500,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
$185,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $730,050
Previous Owner $163,000
Previous Owner $476,000
Previous Owner $400,000
Previous Owner $149,600
Closed $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Sold $1,550,000 +8.8% $605 / Sq Ft
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Sale $1,425,000 -- $557 / 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 $10,882 $956,332 $554,716 $401,616
2023 $10,708 $919,196 $533,174 $386,022
2022 $10,506 $901,172 $522,720 $378,452
2021 $10,206 $883,504 $512,472 $371,032
2020 $10,056 $874,444 $507,216 $367,228
2019 $9,714 $857,296 $497,270 $360,026
2018 $9,471 $840,488 $487,520 $352,968
2017 $9,400 $824,008 $477,962 $346,046
2016 $9,156 $807,850 $468,590 $339,260
2015 $9,086 $795,716 $461,552 $334,164
2014 $8,892 $780,128 $452,510 $327,618
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82010556

MLSListings

APN: 049-142-20-000

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