OFF MARKET

Off market apr 2017 for $780K

$1,065,478

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,166/mo

•

1,685

sq ft

36 Merk Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076

About this home

Cabin style home in need of repair on a hilltop that includes a sunny 2 acre parcel with great valley views and of Merk lake. This is a liveable home that someone can turn around and have their own little oasis. Also includes artist studio/guest studio and goat corral(in need of repair). All offers if any will be presented to the out of state seller on March 3rd, 2017. No showings until Thursday February 16th.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

2.05 acresLot Size

$632Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Brett Harte •DRE #00579913 • CENTURY 21 Masters

Bought with John Hickey •DRE #01346658 • Giant Realty

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81638749

Redfin Estimate

$1,065,478

$285K since sold in April 2017$27K since October

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This home's estimate is 13.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.23M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,300,000
A
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SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$1,125,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,703 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$1,450,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,817 sq ft
2063 Cox Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD MAY 25, 2026
$1,200,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,838 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$1,350,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,536 sq ft
1200 Day Valley Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$960,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,497 sq ft
2417 Freedom Blvd Unit A, Watsonville, CA 95076

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Market trends in 95076, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

98.4%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$800K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

29d

8 days MoM

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Sale history for 36 Merk Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,274 (+7.6%)

$710,279 + $213,084

$923,363

2024

$10,476 (+1.7%)

$682,698 + $204,809

$887,507

2023

$10,304 (+2.0%)

$682,698 + $204,809

$887,507

2022

$10,107 (+3.0%)

$669,311 + $200,793

$870,104

2021

$9,809 (+1.5%)

$656,188 + $196,856

$853,044

2020

$9,666 (+3.9%)

$643,321 + $192,996

$836,317

2019

$9,300 (+2.6%)

$636,725 + $191,017

$827,742

2018

$9,066 (+523.7%)

$624,240 + $187,272

$811,512

2017

$1,454 (+8.1%)

$31,669 + $58,982

$90,651

2016

$1,344 (+4.6%)

$31,669 + $58,982

$90,651

2015

$1,285 (+2.1%)

$31,048 + $57,825

$88,873

2014

$1,259 (+0.2%)

$29,983 + $55,840

$85,823

2013

$1,257 (+4.2%)

$29,983 + $55,840

$85,823

2012

$1,206 (+2.1%)

$29,847 + $55,588

$85,435

2011

$1,181 (+1.2%)

$29,262 + $54,498

$83,760

2010

$1,167

$28,688 + $53,429

$82,117

2009

$1,168 (+2.4%)

$28,474 + $53,030

$81,504

2008

$1,141

$28,542 + $53,156

$81,698

Tax history for 36 Merk Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,274 (+7.6%)

$710,279 + $213,084

$923,363

2024

$10,476 (+1.7%)

$682,698 + $204,809

$887,507

2023

$10,304 (+2.0%)

$682,698 + $204,809

$887,507

2022

$10,107 (+3.0%)

$669,311 + $200,793

$870,104

2021

$9,809 (+1.5%)

$656,188 + $196,856

$853,044

2020

$9,666 (+3.9%)

$643,321 + $192,996

$836,317

2019

$9,300 (+2.6%)

$636,725 + $191,017

$827,742

2018

$9,066 (+523.7%)

$624,240 + $187,272

$811,512

2017

$1,454 (+8.1%)

$31,669 + $58,982

$90,651

2016

$1,344 (+4.6%)

$31,669 + $58,982

$90,651

2015

$1,285 (+2.1%)

$31,048 + $57,825

$88,873

2014

$1,259 (+0.2%)

$29,983 + $55,840

$85,823

2013

$1,257 (+4.2%)

$29,983 + $55,840

$85,823

2012

$1,206 (+2.1%)

$29,847 + $55,588

$85,435

2011

$1,181 (+1.2%)

$29,262 + $54,498

$83,760

2010

$1,167

$28,688 + $53,429

$82,117

2009

$1,168 (+2.4%)

$28,474 + $53,030

$81,504

2008

$1,141

$28,542 + $53,156

$81,698

*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

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.05 Acres

Year renovated

1950

Sq. Ft.

1,685

Year built

1950

Style

Vacant Land

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

10818108

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 2026.

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.

Property details

Parking

Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Detached, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Features: Shower and Tub, Stall Shower

Appliances
Refrigerator

Dining Room Information
Dining Area in Living Room

Family Room Information
No Family Room

Flooring Information
Hardwood

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer/Dryer Hookup

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shake

Style
Architectural Style: Cabin, Rustic

Year Built
Year Built Details: 2

Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 1,685
Property Condition: Fixer

View
View: Forest/Woods, Lake, Ridge, Valley

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Listing Terms: Cash or Conventional Loan

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central Forced Air

Utility Information
Gas: Propane On Site, Public Utilities
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Propane, Public Utilities, Public Water
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified

Location Information
MLS Area: Corralitos
Street Name: Merk
Street Number: 36

WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 3

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,685
Stories: —
Lot Size: 2.05 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10818108

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Bradley Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

5/10

Aptos Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi

5/10

Aptos High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 86° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Watsonville, CA • 95076

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In this area, properties receive around 11.3 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.01M – $1.23M

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Data from public records.

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22 Merk Rd, Watsonville, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1754 Sq. Ft.	$1,128,762
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264 Oak Hl, Watsonville, CA 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4584 Sq. Ft.	$2,238,986
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Address	Redfin Estimate
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260 Oak Hl, Watsonville, CA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2765 Sq. Ft.	—
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