Walk into this gorgeously remodeled 2 bedroom single bath home and you will instantly fall in love! This Charming Watsonville home has recently been upgraded with refinished hardwood floors, a brand new kitchen featuring granite countertops and white shaker cabinets; a brand new bathroom, custom paint inside and out, and beautiful custom landscaping. Also, this home features a unique bonus room
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
6,055 sq ftLot Size
$814Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Polly Watts•DRE #00895696• Maxim Properties
Contact: (866) 640-3040
Bought with Adam Andrus•DRE #01427618• David Lyng Real Estate
Pride of ownership, move-in condition. New d-pane windows, french doors, built in bookshelf, window seat to enjoy rainy days. New wainscot & laminate floors in bath. Bonus loft/office in garage. Beautiful landscaping front and back
MLSListings #1
Sep 11, 2006
Price Changed
$574,999
$656/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 28, 2000
Sold
$250,000
$285/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80007100
Apr 28, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Mar 21, 2000
Sold
$250,000
$285/sq ft
Feb 28, 2000
Listed
$244,999
$280/sq ft
Public Records
May 16, 1991
Sold
$165,000
$188/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,266 (+11.9%)
$239,043 + $171,621
$410,664
2024
$4,704 (+1.6%)
$234,356 + $168,256
$402,612
2023
$4,631 (+1.8%)
$234,356 + $168,256
$402,612
2022
$4,549 (−0.1%)
$229,761 + $164,957
$394,718
2021
$4,553 (+1.4%)
$225,256 + $161,722
$386,978
2020
$4,488 (+1.8%)
$220,839 + $158,551
$379,390
2019
$4,409 (+2.6%)
$218,575 + $156,925
$375,500
2018
$4,299 (+0.9%)
$214,289 + $153,848
$368,137
2017
$4,262 (+2.7%)
$205,968 + $147,875
$353,843
2016
$4,151 (+0.3%)
$205,968 + $147,875
$353,843
2015
$4,138 (+2.2%)
$201,929 + $144,975
$346,904
2014
$4,049 (+26.4%)
$195,000 + $140,000
$335,000
2013
$3,204 (+7.1%)
$195,000 + $140,000
$335,000
2012
$2,993 (+7.3%)
$160,742 + $107,162
$267,904
2011
$2,790 (+0.8%)
$154,560 + $103,040
$257,600
2010
$2,767 (−4.7%)
$144,480 + $96,320
$240,800
2009
$2,904 (−24.4%)
$144,000 + $96,000
$240,000
2008
$3,843
$151,200 + $100,800
$252,000
Tax history for 78 ARTHUR Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,266 (+11.9%)
$239,043 + $171,621
$410,664
2024
$4,704 (+1.6%)
$234,356 + $168,256
$402,612
2023
$4,631 (+1.8%)
$234,356 + $168,256
$402,612
2022
$4,549 (−0.1%)
$229,761 + $164,957
$394,718
2021
$4,553 (+1.4%)
$225,256 + $161,722
$386,978
2020
$4,488 (+1.8%)
$220,839 + $158,551
$379,390
2019
$4,409 (+2.6%)
$218,575 + $156,925
$375,500
2018
$4,299 (+0.9%)
$214,289 + $153,848
$368,137
2017
$4,262 (+2.7%)
$205,968 + $147,875
$353,843
2016
$4,151 (+0.3%)
$205,968 + $147,875
$353,843
2015
$4,138 (+2.2%)
$201,929 + $144,975
$346,904
2014
$4,049 (+26.4%)
$195,000 + $140,000
$335,000
2013
$3,204 (+7.1%)
$195,000 + $140,000
$335,000
2012
$2,993 (+7.3%)
$160,742 + $107,162
$267,904
2011
$2,790 (+0.8%)
$154,560 + $103,040
$257,600
2010
$2,767 (−4.7%)
$144,480 + $96,320
$240,800
2009
$2,904 (−24.4%)
$144,000 + $96,000
$240,000
2008
$3,843
$151,200 + $100,800
$252,000
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,055 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
876
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
01652103
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family Residential District Low Density
The purpose of the Single-Family Residential Low Density District is to stabilize and protect the residential characteristics of the district, to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life, and to provide for detached single-family dwellings and the services appurtenant thereto.
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
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (Minimum): 1
# of Baths (Maximum): 1
Room Information
Bonus/Hobby Room
Family Room Description: No Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: No Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Wall Furnace, Gas (Natural)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Exterior: Wood
Other
Building Height (Minimum): 1
Building Height (Maximum): 1
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 876
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 128900
Lot Information
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Location Information
Directions: South of Green Valley Road and West of Freedom Blvd
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 876
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,055 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 01652103
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
H. A. Hyde Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
2/10
Cesar E. Chavez Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
Pajaro Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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 85° 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
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$678,000 – $821,000
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