101 Shell Dr #287, Watsonville, CA 95076
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FOR SALE
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$1,030,000

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,052 sqft

101 Shell Dr #287, Watsonville, CA 95076

Est. Mortgage $7,413/mo*
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Home Highlights

Condo
Built in 1974
$979/sqft
Garage
HOA $873/mo

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Private gated communityWasher and dryerGe refrigerator
White Water, Ocean View, Bright Southern Exposure at enviable Shorebirds, Pajaro Dunes. A private, gated community located in So. Santa Cruz on the longest, pristine beach in the county. This is a 2BD & 2BA second level condo that is easily ramp accessible from the parking lot. Some upgrades to this home include newer kitchen granite counter tops, GE refrigerator, washer & dryer, retextured ceilings in the main living area. It's ready to walk in and enjoy your new beach front home. You can go fishing from the beach, take a long beach walk, go boogie boarding in the waves, play pickle ball, tennis or basketball on the courts and then enjoy cooking dinner with the propane BBQ on the view deck. The fireplace in an electrical heating insert. The TVs are included along with the appliances, furniture (most) and window coverings. Shorebirds is located in a postcard perfect location, between S.C. and Monterey. It is delightfully remote yet close to fine dining, famous surf spots, world renowned golf links, shopping, Monterey Aquarium, Fisherman's Wharf, and the S.C. Beach Boardwalk. The Shorebirds condos may be used as vacation rentals, long term rentals, a primary home or just keep it for your personal use. Shorebirds is a pet friendly community. Homeowner's pets (2) are welcome!
Last check for updates: about 20 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Gail Cruse 00778908, (831) 227-9008
Sotheby’s International Realty, (831) 204-7884
Source: MLSListings Inc, MLS#ML82062928

Open House

Saturday, October 17
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Saturday, October 31
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Home Details for 101 Shell Dr #287

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1052 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Other, Public Utilities, Water PublicAppliances: Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/DryerDisposalMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Electric,Fireplace(s)No CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Insert, Living Room
Gas & Electric
Gas: Other, PublicUtilities
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: Customized Wheelchair AccessibleFloors: Carpet, Laminate
View
View: Bay, Ocean, Water

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Other PolyurethaneOther Structures: Other, TennisRaquetballFoundation: Slab
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageParking: Common,Garage Door Opener,Guest,Lighted,Off Street,Parking Area
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Days on Market

Days on Market: 18

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1974
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Condominium, ResidentialArchitecture: Contemporary
Building
Not a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 05249302000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,030,000Price Per Sqft: $979

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: LaSelvaBeach
School Information
Elementary School District: PajaroValleyUnifiedHigh School District: PajaroValleyUnifiedWalk Score: 4

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: ML82062928

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1052

Community

Units in Building: 309

HOA

Has an HOAHOA Fee: $2,618/Quarterly

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: ExclusiveRightToSellListing Terms: Other

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: ML82062928Water ViewWater View: Bay, Ocean, Water

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: Barbecue Area, Beach Rights, Car Wash Area, Club House, Community Security Gate, Concierge, Game Court Outdoor, Garden Greenbelt Trails

What Locals Say about Watsonville

This October

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Built from what locals say about this neighborhood.
  • 78% say there are sidewalks
  • 70% say there's holiday spirit
  • 51% say neighbors are friendly
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At least 298 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 78 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 78 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say car is needed

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 62 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 62 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 58 % Say parking is easy

  • 52 % Say it's quiet

  • 51 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 40 % Say there's wildlife

  • 38 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Jqgzfcpggp
    "I think it’s important to know the speed limit to protect the children in our community and also to respect those rules as they create a safe living environment for everyone. "
  • Gabriel Koch
    "The are great areas and not so great areas. But for the most part we are smack dab in between Monterey/Carmel & Santa Cruz/Capitola. We have the Redwoods and the Ocean. Best place to live. "
  • Eduardo Roman
    "I love dogs and see dog owners walking around with their dogs on a leash and picking up their dog poop after."
  • Eduardo Roman
    "Friendly neighbor hood with good food and places to go like the farmers markets and the beach, park and something else the weather "
  • Jose Lopez
    "It’s far and Santa Cruz traffic in the morning going northbound is excessive! Same thing when coming back home!"
  • Durantony676
    "It’s importante for parents to know there is still a lot of homeless people in the area and it would be not to gather food for them and help them out"
  • Trulia User
    "Strawberry festival is by far the most popular festivity of our town since we do have a lot of strawberry fields in the area "
  • Sergio.escalante.3
    "Live and work in Watsonville. Commute on bicycle using the bicycle path and most drivers are respectful "
  • Trulia User
    "I lived in the area for 16 years and love it. Everyone one looks out for everyone and everyone treats everyone as family "
  • Cfdj72tzrc
    "Most beaches are dog friendly great place for dogs to mingle. Everyone seems to have K9 friends out well behaved "
  • Daisym Camarena
    "The commute is mostly about 10 minutes to 15 minutes anywhere in the area everything is in closed proximity "
  • Nancy L.
    "I was born in Watsonville and I love the house I have section 8 I love Watsonville friendly people Nancy leyva"
  • Jairo M.
    "They will like how people treat them And also the beautiful places that Watsonville has and parks and it easy to get to the beach "
  • Jose L.
    "Traffic is long, accidents on the roadway, lots of speeding, road rage, rude pedestrians, and have to wake up really early to beat the traffic"
  • Erichumble
    "Easy commute from corralitos to Soquel and back and it’s not stressful driving the country roads "
  • Anna C.
    "I see a lot of people walking their dogs here. There is a local dog park. But a lot of dog owners do not pick up after their dogs go potty "
  • Lauragusmayamax
    "I've lived here most of my life except for college. It is a great small town. You have to go out of town for big stores like Costco and Walmart."
  • Btahuite73
    "Yes , they have spots events with friends etc know personally neighbors as work wise meet them and talked to them "
  • Minelly831.garcia
    "It’s a great place to live and good schools as well. You should keep an eye out for tour kids at all times. "
  • Kim D.
    "Good area for for walking with plenty of open spaces and really close to multiple beautiful beaches."
  • Danny66ek
    "dog friendly, theres trails to walk dogs very close. Also schools with fields of grass to let your dog run around and play."
  • Njbvg
    "Alot of people around, i live near a high school so lots of cars, children, and families a round. Takes about 15-20 mins to get to one side of town to the other but cant complain "
  • Lauragusmayamax
    "I have lived here for over 20 years. Love the area. We're close to many parks and beaches. The weather is nice."
  • Joannalnavarrop
    "It’s an okay neighborhood. I hate that you often hear cars pass by and paying so much for rent. It’s also a very small town. "
  • elkhorng
    "Slaughter farm on corner and directly above it, no water, packs of coyote possible mountain lions occasionally, Russian Kangel dogs [look them up] next door. Neighbors have 2000 strangers over each year for biz. 5 acres of poison oaks, Neighbors very noisey all night long with farm animals cost 1000's of dollars to remove a tree. house might have to be 50 feet away from 100's of barn animals."
  • jocelynpaigejohnson
    "There is a marvelous community volunteer effort here. We have a grange, club for adults, for kids and a volunteer library. We have a cultural center, a farmers market, and nationally famous sausage and meat. It's quiet and unique here. Picture apple orchards meet the redwoods. I adore my neighbors and my sense of safety and the peace."

Market trends in Watsonville

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$751K
$3.33K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.4%
Price per sq ft
$571
$4
MoM
Available listings
125
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$987K
Since last month
Increased$327K (+49.6%)
Since last year
Increased$277K (+39.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +32% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$987K
September 2026$627K
August 2026$660K
July 2026$621K
June 2026$614K
May 2026$601K
April 2026$594K
March 2026$610K
February 2026$614K
January 2026$612K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.00
Condo
$1,100,000
05/29/26
2
2
1,052
0.00
Condo
$820,000
04/02/26
2
2
1,052
0.00
Condo
$825,000
11/05/25
2
2
1,052
0.00
Condo
$1,150,000
05/19/26
2
2
1,052
0.00
Condo
$1,100,000
02/10/26
2
2
1,052
0.00
Condo
$880,000
06/29/26
2
2
1,052
0.00
Condo
$255,000
03/27/26
2
2
1,052
0.00
Condo
$762,000
06/01/26
2
2
1,040
0.00
Condo
$840,000
07/13/26
2
2
1,040

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.00
$907,100
3
2
1,370
Off Market
0.00
$787,700
2
2
1,040
Off Market
0.00
$840,000
2
2
1,040
Recently Sold
0.00
$771,800
2
2
1,040
Off Market
0.00
$782,900
2
2
1,100
Off Market
0.00
$674,600
Studio
-
1,040
Off Market
0.00
$675,400
1
1
815
Off Market
0.00
$727,100
1
1
842
Off Market
0.00
$838,500
2
2
1,050
Off Market
0.00
$884,300
2
2
1,100
Off Market
0.00
$733,300
2
2
1,040
Off Market
0.00
$937,300
3
2
1,370
Off Market
0.00
$1,376,400
3
2
1,370
Off Market
0.00
$1,228,400
2
2
1,040
Off Market
0.00
$1,129,400
2
2
1,040
Off Market
0.00
$752,800
1
1
800
Off Market
0.00
$867,000
1
1
800
Off Market
0.00
$899,700
2
2
1,040
Off Market
0.00
$464,700
2
2
1,100
Off Market
0.00
$883,600
2
2
1,040
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 29, 2026
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82062928
Listed For Sale
$1,030,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Gail Cruse, Sotheby’s International Realty, (831) 204-7884
Agent Phone: (831) 227-9008
Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of 2026-10-16 11:14:25 PDT. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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Frequently asked questions about 101 Shell Dr #287

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 101 Shell Dr #287?
    Based on a $1,030,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 101 Shell Dr #287 in Watsonville, CA is approximately $6,665 (about $5,646 principal & interest, $944 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 101 Shell Dr #287 compare to homes in Watsonville?
    101 Shell Dr #287 in Watsonville, CA is listed at $1,030,000, about 37% above the $751K median sale price in Watsonville.
  • What do residents say about Watsonville?
    Residents describe Watsonville, CA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and well-kept. See homes for sale in Watsonville, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 101 Shell Dr #287?
    The closest schools to 101 Shell Dr #287 in Watsonville, CA are Landmark Elementary School (rated 2/10), Rolling Hills Middle School (rated 2/10), Watsonville High School (rated 4/10).
  • Does 101 Shell Dr #287 have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 101 Shell Dr #287 in Watsonville, CA has laundry facilities.
  • Does 101 Shell Dr #287 offer concierge service?
    Yes, 101 Shell Dr #287 in Watsonville, CA offers concierge service.
101 Shell Dr #287, Watsonville, CA 95076 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,052 sqft condo built in 1974. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLSListings Inc on Sep 29, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# ML82062928.