AMAZING PENTHOUSE, END BUILDING AT SHOREBIRDS! The one you've been waiting for! This is a stunning, south facing condo located on an end building with a clear view over the Bay. 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, high ceilings, ceiling fans, Remodeled kitchen and living room. There is so much natural light from all of the ocean front windows that you will feel like you're right on the beach. Just steps to miles of pristine beach. Enjoy fishing or hike all the way to Aptos on the longest beach in Santa Cruz County. This condo is partially furnished and ready to drop your suitcase and move in. Located about half way between S. C. and Monterey. You will have the best of both postcard perfect worlds. Close to fine dining, world famous golf links and surf spots as well and the Monterey Bay Aquarium & Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This is a gated community with mobile security 24/7. May be a vacation or long term rental, a primary home or just keep it private for family. Owners pets (2) are welcome!
CondoProperty Type
1972Year Built
$1,316Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Gail Cruse•DRE #00778908• Sotheby’s International Realty
Contact: 831-227-9008
Bought with Keith Levine•DRE #00646506• Pajaro Dunes
Prime location in project, unobstructed ocean white water views all the way to Monterey. Your client won't be disappointed ! Interior is in very good condition. 2bd/2ba with loft.
Public Records
Aug 27, 2001
Sold
$750,000
$721/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 16, 1998
Sold
$375,000
$361/sq ft
MLSListings #ML89816209
Jul 16, 1998
Listing Removed
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Jun 16, 1998
Sold
$375,000
$361/sq ft
Apr 25, 1998
Listed
$380,000
$365/sq ft
MAGNIFICENT OCEAN VIEWS FROM THIS 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH + LOFT. MOST DESIRED SOUTHSIDE LOCATION WITH UNOBSTRUCTED OCEAN VIEWS. REMODELED & COMPLETELY FURNISHED. COME LET THE DOLPHINS ENTERTAIN YOU FROM YOUR OWN VERY PRIVATE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,148 (+9.4%)
$1,252,225 + $313,056
$1,565,281
2024
$20,244 (+14.2%)
$1,227,672 + $306,918
$1,534,590
2023
$17,734 (+1.9%)
$1,227,672 + $306,918
$1,534,590
2022
$17,408 (+65.6%)
$1,203,600 + $300,900
$1,504,500
2021
$10,511 (+1.5%)
$1,180,000 + $295,000
$1,475,000
2020
$10,357 (+1.9%)
$509,629 + $339,753
$849,382
2019
$10,167 (+2.7%)
$504,403 + $336,269
$840,672
2018
$9,902 (+0.9%)
$494,513 + $329,675
$824,188
2017
$9,809 (+2.7%)
$475,311 + $316,873
$792,184
2016
$9,551 (+0.9%)
$475,311 + $316,873
$792,184
2015
$9,463 (+2.2%)
$465,991 + $310,660
$776,651
2014
$9,257 (+1.3%)
$450,000 + $300,000
$750,000
2013
$9,138 (+5.9%)
$450,000 + $300,000
$750,000
2012
$8,632 (−9.6%)
$530,347 + $203,528
$733,875
2011
$9,553 (−5.4%)
$514,900 + $197,600
$712,500
2010
$10,103 (−0.2%)
$579,940 + $222,560
$802,500
2009
$10,122 (+2.6%)
$620,303 + $238,049
$858,352
2008
$9,868
$621,777 + $238,615
$860,392
Tax history for 101 Shell Dr #27
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,148 (+9.4%)
$1,252,225 + $313,056
$1,565,281
2024
$20,244 (+14.2%)
$1,227,672 + $306,918
$1,534,590
2023
$17,734 (+1.9%)
$1,227,672 + $306,918
$1,534,590
2022
$17,408 (+65.6%)
$1,203,600 + $300,900
$1,504,500
2021
$10,511 (+1.5%)
$1,180,000 + $295,000
$1,475,000
2020
$10,357 (+1.9%)
$509,629 + $339,753
$849,382
2019
$10,167 (+2.7%)
$504,403 + $336,269
$840,672
2018
$9,902 (+0.9%)
$494,513 + $329,675
$824,188
2017
$9,809 (+2.7%)
$475,311 + $316,873
$792,184
2016
$9,551 (+0.9%)
$475,311 + $316,873
$792,184
2015
$9,463 (+2.2%)
$465,991 + $310,660
$776,651
2014
$9,257 (+1.3%)
$450,000 + $300,000
$750,000
2013
$9,138 (+5.9%)
$450,000 + $300,000
$750,000
2012
$8,632 (−9.6%)
$530,347 + $203,528
$733,875
2011
$9,553 (−5.4%)
$514,900 + $197,600
$712,500
2010
$10,103 (−0.2%)
$579,940 + $222,560
$802,500
2009
$10,122 (+2.6%)
$620,303 + $238,049
$858,352
2008
$9,868
$621,777 + $238,615
$860,392
*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
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
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Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,040
Year built
1972
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
05241303
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: Common Parking Area
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Shower and Tub, Stall Shower
Room Information
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Family Room