$1,525,000
SOLD SEP 30, 2025

96 Wheelock Rd Watsonville, CA 95076

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,111 Sq Ft
223,027 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$722 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horse Property
  • Arena
  • Mountain View
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • 5.12 Acre Lot
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of September 2025

Do you dream of owning flat, open land for your crops, flowers, animals, and/or revenue-producing projects? This property boasts 5 pristine acres in the serene Amesti community. Living on this working ranchette, you'll be near Hwys 1 and 152, public bus lines, beaches, shopping, wineries, restaurants, Pinto Lake Park and County Fairs. This 1949 single-level, Spanish-style ranch house offers 2 bedroom suites with private bathrooms (one newly remodeled), fresh paint throughout, new bedroom carpet, a nearly-500 sq. ft. living room with mini bar perfect for your gatherings or relaxing with scenic views. Abundant, cheerful natural light, functional layout, and open floor plan. A spacious, skylit kitchen offers ample storage, cooktop and double built-in wall oven, space for two ranges, a kitchen nook, and breakfast bar. Gather in the large dining space off your kitchen, or enjoy it as a 2nd living room with cozy wood-burning stove. Fenced property features outbuildings, two pastures, stalls, horse paddocks and arena, hay storage, chicken coop, and dog kennels. Oversized 2-car garage offers built-in cabinets and workshop space. Here you'll find opportunities for innovation/expansion, upside investment potential, and creative revenue-generating options. Grab this gem and make it yours!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jackie Heath

Jacqueline M Heath, Broker License #01435737 Listed on: 08/09/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

The Portola Group

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #70010159

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 5.12 Acre Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Kennel or Dog Run
  • Fenced
  • Mostly Level

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Electric Gate

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,111 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry Located Outside

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Horse Property
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Pasture
  • Arena

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 109-341-18-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

5.12 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2111
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Zoning Description: A
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo, Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning, Wood Stove
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Oven - Double, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2111
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: More than One Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Outside
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Primary - Stall Shower(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Post and Pier
  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Mountains, Neighborhood, Pasture
  • Yard/Grounds: Dog Run / Kennel, Fenced, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Horse Property: Yes
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Horse Property Description: Arena, Pasture
  • Property Faces: West
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 10
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Electric Gate, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight, Wet Bar

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level
  • Parcel Number: 109-341-18-000
  • Lot Acres: 5.1200
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 223027.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 223027.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

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
Aug 9, 2025
Closed on
Sep 22, 2025
Sold by
Sondel Nancy R
Bought by
Foodwhat Incorporated
Seller's Agent
Jackie Heath
Jacqueline M Heath, Broker
Buyer's Agent
The Portola Group
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
List Price
$1,399,000
Sold Price
$1,525,000
Premium/Discount to List
$126,000
9.01%
Views
41
Current Estimated Value
$1,460,144

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$64,856
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.09%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 28, 2022
Closed on
Dec 19, 2022
Sold by
William W Cook And Yvette A Cook 2007 Re
Bought by
Sondel Nancy R
Seller's Agent
Kiabeth Cook
Bailey Properties
Buyer's Agent
Jackie Heath
Jacqueline M Heath, Broker
List Price
$1,549,000
Sold Price
$1,190,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$359,000
-23.18%
Views
61

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.40%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2022
Sold by
Cook Yvette A
Bought by
William W Cook And Yvette A Cook 2007 Revocab

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2015
Sold by
Cook William W and Cook Yvette A
Bought by
The William W Cook & Yvette A Cook 2007

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$302,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2007
Sold by
Cook William and Cook Yvette
Bought by
Cook William W and Cook Yvette A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 1997
Sold by
Cook and Yvette
Bought by
Coxwell Michael A
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,525,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $1,190,000 First American Title
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $10,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $302,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/30/2025 09/30/25 Sold $1,525,000 +9.0% $722 / Sq Ft
08/26/2025 08/26/25 Pending -- -- --
08/09/2025 08/09/25 For Sale $1,399,000 +17.6% $663 / Sq Ft
12/29/2022 12/29/22 Sold $1,190,000 -8.5% $700 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/27/2022 11/27/22 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2022 10/28/22 Price Changed $1,299,999 -10.3% $764 / Sq Ft
10/07/2022 10/07/22 Price Changed $1,449,000 -6.5% $852 / Sq Ft
09/28/2022 09/28/22 For Sale $1,549,000 -- $911 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $4,469 $1,238,076 $1,003,986 $234,090
2023 $4,393 $357,165 $192,921 $164,244
2022 $4,309 $350,162 $189,139 $161,023
2021 $4,108 $343,296 $185,430 $157,866
2020 $4,051 $339,776 $183,529 $156,247
2019 $3,985 $333,113 $179,930 $153,183
2018 $3,889 $326,582 $176,402 $150,180
2017 $3,861 $320,178 $172,943 $147,235
2016 $3,765 $313,900 $169,552 $144,348
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82017588

MLSListings

APN: 109-341-18-000

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