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Off Market Dec 2017 for $385K

$610,106

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,501/mo

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1,054

sq ft

521 El Rio St, Watsonville, CA 95076

About this home

This lovely home is single-level and offers an open floor plan connecting the living, dining room, and kitchen areas. It has a low maintenance front yard, an attached 1-car garage, and plenty of parking & storage. The sunny backyard offers a private patio, mature rose bushes, and lots of light. Conveniently located two and a half miles to highway 1, ten miles to highway 101, and just six miles to Monterey Bay. Shopping, dining, and movie theaters are just a few minutes away. This is a 55+ community. Ready to move right in!

Single-familyProperty Type

1976Year Built

3,615 sq ftLot Size

$579Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Kathie Gomes •DRE #01332742 • KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Contact: 831-222-0454

Bought with Kathie Gomes •DRE #01332742 • KW Thrive Santa Cruz

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81686556

Redfin Estimate

$610,106

$225K since sold in December 2017$14K since August

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This home's estimate is 8% higher than the average sale price ($565K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$550,000
A
2 beds2 baths1,122 sq ft
501 Tuttle Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$445,000
B
2 beds1.5 baths1,054 sq ft
560 Cedar Dr, Watsonville, CA 95076
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$675,000
C
2 beds2 baths1,103 sq ft
714 Heather Ct, Watsonville, CA 95076
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$575,000
D
2 beds2 baths836 sq ft
614 Atri Ct, Watsonville, CA 95076
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$649,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,103 sq ft
771 Bronte Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$495,000
F
2 beds1.5 baths1,038 sq ft
410 Spruce Cir, Watsonville, CA 95076

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$2,897/mo

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Market trends in 95076, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.3%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$800K

$178 MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

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Sale history for 521 El Rio St

Date

Event

Price

Greater Lansing AoR #ML81686556

Dec 28, 2017

Sold

$385,000

$365/sq ft

Dec 28, 2017

Sold

$385,000

$365/sq ft

Dec 22, 2017

Pending

—

Dec 10, 2017

Contingent

—

Dec 7, 2017

Listed

$395,000

$375/sq ft

Dec 7, 2017

Listed

$395,000

$375/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 22, 2004

Sold

$285,000

$270/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80350603

Jan 22, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Dec 29, 2003

Sold

$285,000

$270/sq ft

Sep 3, 2003

Listed

$284,000

$269/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 7, 1986

Sold

$85,000

$81/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 10, 1975

Sold

$30,000

$28/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,710 (+11.7%)

$261,701 + $176,364

$438,065

2024

$5,110 (+1.5%)

$256,569 + $172,905

$429,474

2023

$5,033 (+1.8%)

$256,569 + $172,905

$429,474

2022

$4,945 (+2.0%)

$251,539 + $169,515

$421,054

2021

$4,849 (+1.5%)

$246,606 + $166,191

$412,797

2020

$4,779 (+1.8%)

$241,771 + $162,933

$404,704

2019

$4,695 (+2.6%)

$239,292 + $161,262

$400,554

2018

$4,577 (+11.0%)

$234,600 + $158,100

$392,700

2017

$4,125 (+2.7%)

$209,487 + $139,658

$349,145

2016

$4,016 (+9.0%)

$209,487 + $139,658

$349,145

2015

$3,685 (+11.2%)

$205,379 + $136,920

$342,299

2014

$3,315 (+26.7%)

$167,731 + $111,821

$279,552

2013

$2,617 (+7.0%)

$167,731 + $111,821

$279,552

2012

$2,445 (+0.3%)

$131,040 + $87,360

$218,400

2011

$2,437 (−1.8%)

$126,000 + $84,000

$210,000

2010

$2,481 (+44.4%)

$126,000 + $84,000

$210,000

2009

$1,718 (−51.3%)

$129,000 + $86,000

$215,000

2008

$3,530

$88,920 + $59,280

$148,200

Tax history for 521 El Rio St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,710 (+11.7%)

$261,701 + $176,364

$438,065

2024

$5,110 (+1.5%)

$256,569 + $172,905

$429,474

2023

$5,033 (+1.8%)

$256,569 + $172,905

$429,474

2022

$4,945 (+2.0%)

$251,539 + $169,515

$421,054

2021

$4,849 (+1.5%)

$246,606 + $166,191

$412,797

2020

$4,779 (+1.8%)

$241,771 + $162,933

$404,704

2019

$4,695 (+2.6%)

$239,292 + $161,262

$400,554

2018

$4,577 (+11.0%)

$234,600 + $158,100

$392,700

2017

$4,125 (+2.7%)

$209,487 + $139,658

$349,145

2016

$4,016 (+9.0%)

$209,487 + $139,658

$349,145

2015

$3,685 (+11.2%)

$205,379 + $136,920

$342,299

2014

$3,315 (+26.7%)

$167,731 + $111,821

$279,552

2013

$2,617 (+7.0%)

$167,731 + $111,821

$279,552

2012

$2,445 (+0.3%)

$131,040 + $87,360

$218,400

2011

$2,437 (−1.8%)

$126,000 + $84,000

$210,000

2010

$2,481 (+44.4%)

$126,000 + $84,000

$210,000

2009

$1,718 (−51.3%)

$129,000 + $86,000

$215,000

2008

$3,530

$88,920 + $59,280

$148,200

*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

3,615 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1976

Sq. Ft.

1,054

Year built

1976

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

01741506

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

R-1P

Single-Family Planned Residential District

The purpose of the Single-Family Planned Residential District is to stabilize and protect the residential characteristics of the district, to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life, to provide for single-family dwellings on individual lots and the services appurtenant thereto, and to retain in perpetuity the special conditions and modifications of the Master Plan and tentative maps imposed on all development located within the R-1P District.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite/Retreat

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower

Room Information
Dining Room Description: Dining Area
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Granite), Dishwasher, Oven (Gas), Refrigerator(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), In Garage
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl/Linoleum

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Central Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
Roof: Composition

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Slab

Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,054

Property Information
Property Faces: East

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.083
Lot Description: Grade (Level)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RES

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1

HOA Information
Has HOA
Fees Include: Management Fee
HOA Documents: CC&RS
HOA Fee: $40
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
HOA Name: Bay Village
HOA Primary Phone: 831-457-6646

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

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,054
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,615 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 01741506

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Ann Soldo Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

3/10

Lakeview Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

1/10

Watsonville High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

4/10

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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

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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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

$580,000 – $702,000

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Home values near 521 El Rio St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
528 El Rio St, Watsonville, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 877 Sq. Ft.	$524,594
516 El Rio St, Watsonville, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 930 Sq. Ft.	$567,408

Address	Redfin Estimate
524 El Rio St, Watsonville, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 930 Sq. Ft.	$597,588
512 El Rio St, Watsonville, CA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1054 Sq. Ft.	$586,740

Address	Redfin Estimate
520 El Rio St, Watsonville, CA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1054 Sq. Ft.	$553,049
508 El Rio St, Watsonville, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$625,731

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