Most people daydream about waking up at the beach. You're about to make it your reality at ground level. Tucked between Santa Cruz and Monterey, this gated beachfront community is known for pristine sand, dramatic coastline, and the kind of setting that makes regular life feel slightly overrated. This renovated condo sits directly on the beach, which means your morning coffee is just minutes from the waves, and sunrise or sunset adventures start the second you are outside. Your family and friends can enjoy it the way it was meant to be enjoyed, as your personal coastal escape. The complex brings the extras too: tennis courts, pickleball, EV charging, a gift shop, and a peaceful pond for the rare moments when ocean views aren't enough. Coastal trails run along the bluffs right from your doorstep with views that make a quick adventure feel like a full reset. Seascape Village, Moss Landing, and the wildlife-rich beauty of Elkhorn Slough are just down the road. Live here full-time or keep it as your beach getaway. Either way, you're buying the on-the-coast lifestyle most people only get for a long weekend.
Important: This listing is for an undivided 50 percent Tenant In Common interest only. Not a full ownership sale. Subject to the Tenant In Common agreement.
For sale
$550,000
101 Shell Dr #3, Watsonville, CA 95076
2beds
1,040sqft
Est.:
Condominium, Residential
Built in 1973
-- sqft lot
$545,500 Zestimate®
$529/sqft
$867/mo HOA
What's special
Ocean viewsGated beachfront communityPeaceful pondGift shopTennis courtsDramatic coastlinePristine sand
- 67 days |
- 1,693 |
- 75 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 04, 2026 at 06:22am
Listed by:
Rick Kepler 02203534 831-332-5296,
Coldwell Banker Realty 831-688-6461
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82033731
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, Tile
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea, DiningFamilyCombo, EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, ExhaustFan, Island
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,040
- Total interior livable area: 1,040 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Common
Features
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
Lot
- Size: 958 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 05239103000
- Zoning: SU
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $2,600 quarterly
Location
- Region: Watsonville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $529/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,316,106
- Annual tax amount: $19,369
- Date on market: 2/4/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
Estimated market value
$545,500
$518,000 - $573,000
$3,586/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000-56.5%$529/sqft |
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| 10/4/2022 | Sold | $1,265,000$1,216/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2022 | Contingent | $1,265,000$1,216/sqft |
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| 8/10/2022 | Price change | $1,265,000-6.2%$1,216/sqft |
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| 6/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,349,000+558%$1,297/sqft |
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| 4/28/1998 | Sold | $205,000+5.4%$197/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/1996 | Sold | $194,500$187/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,369 +10% | $1,316,106 +2% |
| 2024 | $17,614 +16.3% | $1,290,300 +2% |
| 2023 | $15,142 +218.9% | $1,265,000 +310.1% |
| 2022 | $4,749 +4.3% | $308,461 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,551 +1.5% | $302,413 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,486 +2% | $299,312 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,397 +2.8% | $293,443 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,279 +1.2% | $287,689 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,227 +2.6% | $282,048 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,118 +1.9% | $276,517 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,040 +2.2% | $272,364 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,952 | $267,029 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $260,610 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $255,500 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $253,590 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $254,192 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $249,208 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $244,322 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $239,531 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $234,835 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $230,230 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $226,010 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $221,578 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $217,233 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $212,974 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$4,018/mo
Principal & interest
$2647
HOA Fees
$867
Property taxes
$504
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95076
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Landmark Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3.7 mi
- 2/10Rolling Hills Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4 mi
- 4/10Watsonville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: PajaroValleyUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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