$1,685,000
SOLD JAN 8, 2025

9 Benito Ave Watsonville, CA 95076

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,544 Sq Ft
7,275 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,091 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

55 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Cottage
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Balcony
  • 2-minute walk to Playa Boulevard / Vista Drive Park - Park Above La Selva Beach

About This Home

As of January 2025

Just one block from the ocean, this house surrounds you with serene ocean sounds and beautiful views. Nestled in the peaceful La Selva Beach neighborhood, it offers a spacious backyard and an easy stroll to a beautiful park overlooking dramatic views of surfer riding breakers and joyful beachgoers enjoying the sand and the ocean. A spacious deck offers the perfect opportunity for gatherings or to relax to the accompaniment of ocean sounds while shaded by mature trees. This spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath beach house boasts beautiful ocean views from the back patio. The bright kitchen fills the space with natural light. La Selva Beach has an association that residents can join giving you private access and amenities. Sellers are encouraging back up offers.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Capito

Sotheby’s International Realty License #70010258 Listed on: 09/27/2024

Sotheby’s International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Shemeika Fox

eXp Realty of California Inc License #01479629

eXp Realty of California Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 7,275 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Mostly Level
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,544 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 045-192-22-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1544
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Zoning Description: SFR
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Electric, Oven Range, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Living Sq Ft: 1544
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Stall Shower
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio
  • Fencing: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level
  • Parcel Number: 045-192-22-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1670
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7275.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7275.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2024
Closed on
Jan 2, 2025
Sold by
Worsley Family Revocable Trust and Montelongo Anne Marie
Bought by
Department Of Veterans Affairs Of The State O
Seller's Agent
Mark Capito
Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Shemeika Fox
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$1,850,000
Sold Price
$1,685,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$165,000
-8.92%
Views
78
Current Estimated Value
$1,670,147

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$14,853
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.91%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2024
Closed on
Jan 1, 2025
Sold by
Department Of Veterans Affairs Of The St
Bought by
Hearn Tom C
Seller's Agent
Mark Capito
Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Shemeika Fox
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$1,850,000
Sold Price
$1,685,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$165,000
-8.92%
Views
78

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2008
Sold by
Worsley Jane A and Worsley Family Revocable Trust
Bought by
Worsley Jane A and Worsley Family Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 1996
Sold by
Worsley Paul Robert and Worsley Jane Adams
Bought by
Worsley Paul R and Worsley Jane A
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,685,000 Chicago Title Insurance Compan
Deed -- Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/08/2025 01/08/25 Sold $1,685,000 -0.6% $1,091 / Sq Ft
11/22/2024 11/22/24 Pending -- -- --
11/10/2024 11/10/24 Price Changed $1,695,000 -8.4% $1,098 / Sq Ft
09/27/2024 09/27/24 For Sale $1,850,000 -- $1,198 / 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 $3,775 $1,728,900 $1,422,900 $306,000
2023 $3,711 $299,334 $167,416 $131,918
2022 $3,641 $293,464 $164,134 $129,330
2021 $3,454 $287,710 $160,916 $126,794
2020 $3,407 $284,760 $159,266 $125,494
2019 $3,354 $279,176 $156,142 $123,034
2018 $3,226 $273,702 $153,080 $120,622
2017 $3,205 $268,334 $150,078 $118,256
2016 $3,126 $263,074 $147,136 $115,938
2015 $3,071 $259,122 $144,926 $114,196
2014 $3,009 $254,048 $142,088 $111,960
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Capito

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Mark Capito

    Sotheby’s International Realty

    (831) 887-8022

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Mark Capito
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Shemeika Fox

    eXp Realty of California Inc

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81981848

MLSListings

APN: 045-192-22-000

California Santa Cruz County Watsonville 95076

9 Benito Ave, Watsonville, CA

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