NOT LISTED FOR SALE

96 Wheelock Rd Watsonville, CA 95076

Estimated Value: $1,432,000 - $1,532,141

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,111 Sq Ft
$705/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 30, 2025

Last sale price $1,525,000 $722 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,416 / mo

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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 9, 2025
Closed on
Sep 22, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
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
$1,489,285

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$35,715
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.24%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 28, 2022
Closed on
Dec 19, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
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
54

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
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2015
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
$302,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $302,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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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

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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 $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
2015 $3,707 $309,185 $167,005 $142,180
2014 $3,632 $303,129 $163,734 $139,395
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jackie Heath

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jackie Heath

    Jacqueline M Heath, Broker

    (408) 892-8944

    19 Total Sales

    Jackie Heath
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  • The Portola Group

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    The Portola Group

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

    (831) 440-8367

    65 Total Sales

    The Portola Group
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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Kiabeth Cook

    Bailey Properties

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82017588

MLSListings

APN: 109-341-18-000

California Santa Cruz County Watsonville 95076

96 Wheelock Rd, Watsonville, CA

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