Looking for a comfortable home or an excellent investment opportunity near Watsonville? Set on a sprawling 13,721-sq ft lot, this character-filled residence stands ready to be revitalized! Enter the 1,566 sq ft sun-soaked interior where stylized ceilings and beautiful hardwood flooring create a timelessly elegant atmosphere. Mingle around the living areas brick fireplace before serving a feast in the adjacent dining room, enhanced by gorgeous wainscoting and built-in cabinetry. Breathe new life into the kitchen and turn it into the modern culinary hub of your dreams. Outside, a long driveway leads to the large backyard well suited for unwinding in seclusion. A detached 1,120-sq ft garage holds multiple vehicles. With high-density zoning, City of Watsonville says developing multiple income-generating units on this prime parcel may be a possibility. Downtown Watsonville, Watsonville High School, Linscott Charter School, and Highways 101 and 1 are all easily accessible. Come for a tour before it slips you by!
Single-familyProperty Type
1931Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$761Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Tony Melo•DRE #01844100• Aldina Real Estate,Inc.
Bought with Jose A Coria•DRE #01505699• Excel Realty & Mortgage Inc
Source:MLSListings #ML81960087
Redfin Estimate
$1,191,699
$494K since sold in November 2024$60K since September
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 69.8% higher than the average sale price ($702K) of 6 comparable homes.
Looking for a comfortable home or an excellent investment opportunity near Watsonville? Set on a sprawling 13,721-sq ft lot, this character-filled residence stands ready to be revitalized! Enter the 1,566 sq ft sun-soaked interior where stylized ceilings and beautiful hardwood flooring create a timelessly elegant atmosphere. Mingle around the living areas brick fireplace before serving a feast in the adjacent dining room, enhanced by gorgeous wainscoting and built-in cabinetry. Breathe new life into the kitchen and turn it into the modern culinary hub of your dreams. Outside, a long driveway leads to the large backyard well suited for unwinding in seclusion. A detached 1,120-sq ft garage holds multiple vehicles. With high-density zoning, City of Watsonville says developing multiple income-generating units on this prime parcel may be a possibility. Downtown Watsonville, Watsonville High School, Linscott Charter School, and Highways 101 and 1 are all easily accessible. Come for a tour before it slips you by!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,834 (+211.4%)
$1,185,598 + $500,000
$1,685,598
2024
$7,011 (+1.6%)
$328,094 + $218,729
$546,823
2023
$6,902 (+1.9%)
$328,094 + $218,729
$546,823
2022
$6,770 (+10.3%)
$321,661 + $214,440
$536,101
2021
$6,138 (+1.5%)
$315,354 + $210,236
$525,590
2020
$6,050 (+1.8%)
$309,170 + $206,113
$515,283
2019
$5,944 (+75.2%)
$306,000 + $204,000
$510,000
2018
$3,392 (+0.9%)
$300,000 + $200,000
$500,000
2017
$3,362 (+109.2%)
$159,686 + $124,285
$283,971
2016
$1,607 (+0.5%)
$159,686 + $124,285
$283,971
2015
$1,599 (+2.2%)
$63,110 + $72,128
$135,238
2014
$1,564 (−0.3%)
$60,944 + $69,652
$130,596
2013
$1,568 (+5.0%)
$60,944 + $69,652
$130,596
2012
$1,494 (+2.3%)
$60,668 + $69,338
$130,006
2011
$1,460 (+0.8%)
$59,478 + $67,977
$127,455
2010
$1,448 (−0.2%)
$58,312 + $66,644
$124,956
2009
$1,451 (+2.6%)
$57,876 + $66,146
$124,022
2008
$1,415
$58,013 + $66,303
$124,316
Tax history for 214 E Riverside Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,834 (+211.4%)
$1,185,598 + $500,000
$1,685,598
2024
$7,011 (+1.6%)
$328,094 + $218,729
$546,823
2023
$6,902 (+1.9%)
$328,094 + $218,729
$546,823
2022
$6,770 (+10.3%)
$321,661 + $214,440
$536,101
2021
$6,138 (+1.5%)
$315,354 + $210,236
$525,590
2020
$6,050 (+1.8%)
$309,170 + $206,113
$515,283
2019
$5,944 (+75.2%)
$306,000 + $204,000
$510,000
2018
$3,392 (+0.9%)
$300,000 + $200,000
$500,000
2017
$3,362 (+109.2%)
$159,686 + $124,285
$283,971
2016
$1,607 (+0.5%)
$159,686 + $124,285
$283,971
2015
$1,599 (+2.2%)
$63,110 + $72,128
$135,238
2014
$1,564 (−0.3%)
$60,944 + $69,652
$130,596
2013
$1,568 (+5.0%)
$60,944 + $69,652
$130,596
2012
$1,494 (+2.3%)
$60,668 + $69,338
$130,006
2011
$1,460 (+0.8%)
$59,478 + $67,977
$127,455
2010
$1,448 (−0.2%)
$58,312 + $66,644
$124,956
2009
$1,451 (+2.6%)
$57,876 + $66,146
$124,022
2008
$1,415
$58,013 + $66,303
$124,316
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RM-3
Multiple Residential District High Density
The purpose of the Multiple Residential District High Density is to provide for the development of areas for greater residential density; to stabilize and protect residential characteristics of the district; and to promote a suitable environment for the lives of families and single persons living in the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Wall
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,566
Building Sq. Ft: 1,566
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,120
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 13,721
Municipality Name: WATSONVILLE CTY
Acres: 0.315
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: WATSONVILLE CTY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,566
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1931
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 01757117
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Landmark Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
2/10
E. A. Hall Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
Watsonville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 68-76% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.13M – $1.37M
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