Major fixer with lots of potential! Situated in a scenic pastoral setting, this home sits on 1.37 acres and needs substantial work, including a new septic system and possible structural repairs. Built in 1948, the home offers ~1,577 SF, plus a large family room addition with a fireplace, full bath and wet bar, plus a detached non-conforming studio, small barn and 2-car garage. Interior highlights include wood floors, knotty pine accents, a cozy living room fireplace and a spacious kitchen with vintage cabinetry. The breezeway laundry area leads to the backyard with rolling hill views, ideal for gardening, an orchard, farm animals or relaxing. The studio offers flexible bonus space, and the red barn adds rural utility. While located on a well-traveled road, this property presents a rare opportunity to renovate and enjoy the tranquility and space of country living just minutes from Watsonville's shops, schools and services.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
1.37 acresLot Size
$569Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Debra Wallace•DRE #01355665• Karon Properties
Listed by Neal Langholz•DRE #00933904• Karon Properties
Contact: 831-325-9948
Bought with Lupe Quintero•DRE #01921703• Raeid Farhat Real Estate Inc
Major fixer with lots of potential! Situated in a scenic pastoral setting, this home sits on 1.37 acres and needs substantial work, including a new septic system and possible structural repairs. Built in 1948, the home offers ~1,577 SF, plus a large family room addition with a fireplace, full bath and wet bar, plus a detached non-conforming studio, small barn and 2-car garage. Interior highlights include wood floors, knotty pine accents, a cozy living room fireplace and a spacious kitchen with vintage cabinetry. The breezeway laundry area leads to the backyard with rolling hill views, ideal for gardening, an orchard, farm animals or relaxing. The studio offers flexible bonus space, and the red barn adds rural utility. While located on a well-traveled road, this property presents a rare opportunity to renovate and enjoy the tranquility and space of country living just minutes from Watsonville's shops, schools and services.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,338 (+15.1%)
$14,646 + $45,099
$59,745
2024
$1,163 (+2.5%)
$14,358 + $44,214
$58,572
2023
$1,134 (+2.7%)
$14,358 + $44,214
$58,572
2022
$1,105 (+15.9%)
$14,077 + $43,348
$57,425
2021
$953 (+1.0%)
$13,801 + $42,498
$56,299
2020
$944 (+1.4%)
$13,530 + $41,664
$55,194
2019
$931 (+2.0%)
$13,392 + $41,237
$54,629
2018
$913 (+0.7%)
$13,129 + $40,428
$53,557
2017
$906 (+2.0%)
$12,619 + $38,858
$51,477
2016
$888 (+6.3%)
$12,619 + $38,858
$51,477
2015
$835 (+1.7%)
$12,372 + $38,096
$50,468
2014
$821
$11,947 + $36,789
$48,736
2013
$821 (+3.7%)
$11,947 + $36,789
$48,736
2012
$792 (+1.7%)
$11,893 + $36,623
$48,516
2011
$778 (+11.8%)
$11,660 + $35,905
$47,565
2010
$696
$11,431 + $35,201
$46,632
2009
$697 (+2.0%)
$11,346 + $34,938
$46,284
2008
$683
$11,373 + $35,021
$46,394
Tax history for 137 Whiting Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,338 (+15.1%)
$14,646 + $45,099
$59,745
2024
$1,163 (+2.5%)
$14,358 + $44,214
$58,572
2023
$1,134 (+2.7%)
$14,358 + $44,214
$58,572
2022
$1,105 (+15.9%)
$14,077 + $43,348
$57,425
2021
$953 (+1.0%)
$13,801 + $42,498
$56,299
2020
$944 (+1.4%)
$13,530 + $41,664
$55,194
2019
$931 (+2.0%)
$13,392 + $41,237
$54,629
2018
$913 (+0.7%)
$13,129 + $40,428
$53,557
2017
$906 (+2.0%)
$12,619 + $38,858
$51,477
2016
$888 (+6.3%)
$12,619 + $38,858
$51,477
2015
$835 (+1.7%)
$12,372 + $38,096
$50,468
2014
$821
$11,947 + $36,789
$48,736
2013
$821 (+3.7%)
$11,947 + $36,789
$48,736
2012
$792 (+1.7%)
$11,893 + $36,623
$48,516
2011
$778 (+11.8%)
$11,660 + $35,905
$47,565
2010
$696
$11,431 + $35,201
$46,632
2009
$697 (+2.0%)
$11,346 + $34,938
$46,284
2008
$683
$11,373 + $35,021
$46,394
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.37 Acres
Year renovated
1948
Sq. Ft.
1,577
Year built
1948
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
05104213
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
RA
Residential Agricultural District
To provide areas of residential use where development is limited to a range of non-urban densities of single-family dwellings in areas outside the urban services line and rural services line; on lands suitable for development with adequate water, septic system suitability, vehicular access, and fire protection; with adequate protection of natural resources; with adequate protection from natural hazards; and where small-scale commercial agriculture, such as animal-keeping, truck farming and specialty crops, can take place in conjunction with the primary use of the property as residential.