Your beachfront escape at Pajaro Dunes! Pop inside to find an open, professionally updated kitchen with a spacious island and custom built cabinetry, perfect for entertaining or enjoying tranquility by the sea. This unit has no stairs, thus easily accessible when carrying luggage or groceries. The living room boasts huge windows bursting with natural light, a cozy fireplace, and the soothing sound of ocean waves. Just outside, a sunny patio sits on the sand with dunes views for wildlife viewing, providing a front-row seat to coastal living. Located within the gated Shorebirds community, this beachfront condo offers world-class birdwatching, scenic walking trails, and direct access to pristine beaches. This home has not been a vacation rental, yet it may be rented without the bother of any special permits. Pajaro Dunes has services from on-site rental companies, or you can manage it yourself. Shorebirds 170 offers you options!
CondoProperty Type
1974Year Built
$892Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Janet Russell Keller•DRE #01355950• David Lyng Real Estate
Bought with Ashley Webber•DRE #02233834• David Lyng Real Estate
Bought with Kami Bachir•DRE #02232867• David Lyng Real Estate
FIRST FLOOR UNIT WITH DUNE AND OCEAN VIEWS. NICELY FURNISHED WITH MANY DECORATOR TOUCHES. THIS UNIT IS PRICED TO SELL QUICKLY SO DON'T MISS THIS ONE. !!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,967 (+6.9%)
$585,000 + $250,000
$835,000
2024
$7,454 (+45.4%)
$192,124 + $161,385
$353,509
2023
$5,127 (+2.3%)
$192,124 + $161,385
$353,509
2022
$5,013 (+2.6%)
$188,357 + $158,221
$346,578
2021
$4,886 (+1.5%)
$184,663 + $155,118
$339,781
2020
$4,815 (+2.0%)
$181,043 + $152,077
$333,120
2019
$4,721 (+2.8%)
$179,186 + $150,517
$329,703
2018
$4,595 (+1.2%)
$175,673 + $147,566
$323,239
2017
$4,541 (+2.7%)
$168,851 + $141,836
$310,687
2016
$4,423 (+1.8%)
$168,851 + $141,836
$310,687
2015
$4,344 (+2.2%)
$165,540 + $139,055
$304,595
2014
$4,249
$159,859 + $134,283
$294,142
2013
$4,246 (+4.6%)
$159,859 + $134,283
$294,142
2012
$4,061 (+2.3%)
$159,137 + $133,676
$292,813
2011
$3,971 (+1.0%)
$156,017 + $131,055
$287,072
2010
$3,932
$152,958 + $128,485
$281,443
2009
$3,934 (+2.6%)
$151,815 + $127,525
$279,340
2008
$3,836
$152,176 + $127,828
$280,004
Tax history for 101 Shell Dr #170
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,967 (+6.9%)
$585,000 + $250,000
$835,000
2024
$7,454 (+45.4%)
$192,124 + $161,385
$353,509
2023
$5,127 (+2.3%)
$192,124 + $161,385
$353,509
2022
$5,013 (+2.6%)
$188,357 + $158,221
$346,578
2021
$4,886 (+1.5%)
$184,663 + $155,118
$339,781
2020
$4,815 (+2.0%)
$181,043 + $152,077
$333,120
2019
$4,721 (+2.8%)
$179,186 + $150,517
$329,703
2018
$4,595 (+1.2%)
$175,673 + $147,566
$323,239
2017
$4,541 (+2.7%)
$168,851 + $141,836
$310,687
2016
$4,423 (+1.8%)
$168,851 + $141,836
$310,687
2015
$4,344 (+2.2%)
$165,540 + $139,055
$304,595
2014
$4,249
$159,859 + $134,283
$294,142
2013
$4,246 (+4.6%)
$159,859 + $134,283
$294,142
2012
$4,061 (+2.3%)
$159,137 + $133,676
$292,813
2011
$3,971 (+1.0%)
$156,017 + $131,055
$287,072
2010
$3,932
$152,958 + $128,485
$281,443
2009
$3,934 (+2.6%)
$151,815 + $127,525
$279,340
2008
$3,836
$152,176 + $127,828
$280,004
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
2009
Sq. Ft.
1,052
Year built
1974
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
05245502
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Common Parking Area, Guest/Visitor Parking
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: More Than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Features: Stall Shower (2+), Full on Ground Floor
Appliances
Electric Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Electric Oven Range, Refrigerator