Do you dream of owning flat, open land for your crops, flowers, animals, and/or revenue-producing projects? This property boasts 5 pristine acres in the serene Amesti community. Living on this working ranchette, you'll be near Hwys 1 and 152, public bus lines, beaches, shopping, wineries, restaurants, Pinto Lake Park and County Fairs. This 1949 single-level, Spanish-style ranch house offers 2 bedroom suites with private bathrooms (one newly remodeled), fresh paint throughout, new bedroom carpet, a nearly-500 sq. ft. living room with mini bar perfect for your gatherings or relaxing with scenic views. Abundant, cheerful natural light, functional layout, and open floor plan. A spacious, skylit kitchen offers ample storage, cooktop and double built-in wall oven, space for two ranges, a kitchen nook, and breakfast bar. Gather in the large dining space off your kitchen, or enjoy it as a 2nd living room with cozy wood-burning stove. Fenced property features outbuildings, two pastures, stalls, horse paddocks and arena, hay storage, chicken coop, and dog kennels. Oversized 2-car garage offers built-in cabinets and workshop space. Here you'll find opportunities for innovation/expansion, upside investment potential, and creative revenue-generating options. Grab this gem and make it yours!
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
5.12 acresLot Size
$854Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jacqueline Heath•DRE #01435737• Jacqueline M Heath, Broker
Contact: 408-892-8944
Bought with The The Portola Group•DRE #70010159• KW Thrive Santa Cruz
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82017588
Sep 30, 2025
Sold
$1,525,000
$722/sq ft
Sep 30, 2025
Sold
$1,525,000
$722/sq ft
Aug 26, 2025
Pending
—
Aug 26, 2025
Contingent
—
Aug 10, 2025
Listed
$1,399,000
$663/sq ft
Aug 9, 2025
Listed
$1,399,000
$663/sq ft
+48
Do you dream of owning flat, open land for your crops, flowers, animals, and/or revenue-producing projects? This property boasts 5 pristine acres in the serene Amesti community. Living on this working ranchette, you'll be near Hwys 1 and 152, public bus lines, beaches, shopping, wineries, restaurants, Pinto Lake Park and County Fairs. This 1949 single-level, Spanish-style ranch house offers 2 bedroom suites with private bathrooms (one newly remodeled), fresh paint throughout, new bedroom carpet, a nearly-500 sq. ft. living room with mini bar perfect for your gatherings or relaxing with scenic views. Abundant, cheerful natural light, functional layout, and open floor plan. A spacious, skylit kitchen offers ample storage, cooktop and double built-in wall oven, space for two ranges, a kitchen nook, and breakfast bar. Gather in the large dining space off your kitchen, or enjoy it as a 2nd living room with cozy wood-burning stove. Fenced property features outbuildings, two pastures, stalls, horse paddocks and arena, hay storage, chicken coop, and dog kennels. Oversized 2-car garage offers built-in cabinets and workshop space. Here you'll find opportunities for innovation/expansion, upside investment potential, and creative revenue-generating options. Grab this gem and make it yours!
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81908576
Dec 29, 2022
Sold
$1,190,000
$564/sq ft
Dec 29, 2022
Sold
$1,190,000
$564/sq ft
Nov 30, 2022
Pending
—
Oct 28, 2022
Price Changed
$1,299,999
$616/sq ft
Oct 7, 2022
Price Changed
$1,449,000
$686/sq ft
Sep 28, 2022
Listed
$1,299,999
$616/sq ft
Sep 28, 2022
Listed
$1,549,000
$734/sq ft
+26
One of Watsonville's finest examples of California flat, usable land. Nestled in the foothills of Watsonville, removed from the coastal fog bank with a nice breeze in the summers. This pedigree offering with a sunlit interior, stone design and indoor/outdoor living is admired throughout. The tranquil fenced in lot, a rotunda entry provides the setting for a sprawling single-story home with a flat lot size spanning over 43,500 square feet. Easy access to highway 152 and highway 1. Owned by the same family for over 40 years, this unique and versatile ranch style home presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to recast 5.12 acres to fit your greatest vision. The home boasts a horse arena, hay storage, pastures, stalls, horse paddocks and dog kennels. Have a desire to grow your own fruits, vegetables, or grapes? A home vineyard perhaps? Own horses, sheep, farm animals, pets? With 5.12 acres of usable flat land, the possibilities are endless. Reimagine its next story!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,144 (+238.8%)
$1,003,986 + $234,090
$1,238,076
2024
$4,469 (+1.7%)
$196,780 + $167,529
$364,309
2023
$4,393 (+2.0%)
$196,780 + $167,529
$364,309
2022
$4,309 (+4.9%)
$192,921 + $164,244
$357,165
2021
$4,108 (+1.4%)
$189,139 + $161,023
$350,162
2020
$4,051 (+1.7%)
$185,430 + $157,866
$343,296
2019
$3,985 (+2.5%)
$183,529 + $156,247
$339,776
2018
$3,889 (+0.7%)
$179,930 + $153,183
$333,113
2017
$3,861 (+2.6%)
$172,943 + $147,235
$320,178
2016
$3,765 (+1.6%)
$172,943 + $147,235
$320,178
2015
$3,707 (+2.1%)
$169,552 + $144,348
$313,900
2014
$3,631 (−0.4%)
$163,734 + $139,395
$303,129
2013
$3,645 (+4.9%)
$163,734 + $139,395
$303,129
2012
$3,475 (+2.2%)
$162,994 + $138,765
$301,759
2011
$3,401 (+1.2%)
$159,798 + $136,044
$295,842
2010
$3,361 (−0.2%)
$156,665 + $133,376
$290,041
2009
$3,368 (+2.4%)
$155,494 + $132,379
$287,873
2008
$3,289
$155,863 + $132,693
$288,556
Tax history for 96 Wheelock Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,144 (+238.8%)
$1,003,986 + $234,090
$1,238,076
2024
$4,469 (+1.7%)
$196,780 + $167,529
$364,309
2023
$4,393 (+2.0%)
$196,780 + $167,529
$364,309
2022
$4,309 (+4.9%)
$192,921 + $164,244
$357,165
2021
$4,108 (+1.4%)
$189,139 + $161,023
$350,162
2020
$4,051 (+1.7%)
$185,430 + $157,866
$343,296
2019
$3,985 (+2.5%)
$183,529 + $156,247
$339,776
2018
$3,889 (+0.7%)
$179,930 + $153,183
$333,113
2017
$3,861 (+2.6%)
$172,943 + $147,235
$320,178
2016
$3,765 (+1.6%)
$172,943 + $147,235
$320,178
2015
$3,707 (+2.1%)
$169,552 + $144,348
$313,900
2014
$3,631 (−0.4%)
$163,734 + $139,395
$303,129
2013
$3,645 (+4.9%)
$163,734 + $139,395
$303,129
2012
$3,475 (+2.2%)
$162,994 + $138,765
$301,759
2011
$3,401 (+1.2%)
$159,798 + $136,044
$295,842
2010
$3,361 (−0.2%)
$156,665 + $133,376
$290,041
2009
$3,368 (+2.4%)
$155,494 + $132,379
$287,873
2008
$3,289
$155,863 + $132,693
$288,556
*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
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.12 Acres
Year renovated
1992
Sq. Ft.
2,635
Year built
1949
Style
Vacant Land
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
10934118
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
A
Agriculture
The purposes of the A Agriculture Zone District are to encourage and provide for noncommercial agricultural uses, such as family farming and animal raising, and to allow limited commercial agricultural activities, on the small amounts of agricultural land remaining in the County which are not designated as commercially suitable, but which still constitute a productive natural resource; to provide for agricultural uses of a higher intensity in rural areas than those allowed in the RA Residential Agricultural Zone District where such use is compatible with the surrounding land uses and the environmental constraints of the land; to maintain options for a diversity of farm operations; to implement the agricultural preservation policy of Chapter 16.50 SCCC; and to maintain productive open space and rural character in the County.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Electric Gate, Room for Oversized Vehicle
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 10
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bedrooms: More than One Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Primary (Stall Shower(s))
Room Information
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Area
Fireplace Description: In Family Room, In Primary Bedroom, Wood-Burning, Wood-Stove
Fireplaces (Minimum): 2
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Mountains, Neighborhood, Pasture
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Tile, Other (See Remarks)
Yard/Grounds: Dog Run/Kennel, Fenced, Storage Shed/Structure
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Stucco
Post & Pier
Property Features
Amenities: Skylight(s), Wet Bar
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,111
Property Information
Horse Property: Yes
Horse Property Description: Arena, Pasture
Property Faces: West
Property Primary ID: 687567
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 5.12
Lot Description: Grade (Mostly Level)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: A
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows
Sewer Septic: Septic Connected
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Well
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Location Information
Directions: HWY 1: AIRPORT BLVD EXIT toward Freedom. At 4-way intersection turn left on GREEN VALLEY ROAD. Pass Pinto Lake Park. At horizontal-arrow sign veer left, then quick right to CASSERLY. Take 1st left to WHEELOCK. Pass Bay West Nursery #84. Next property: #96
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,635
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.12 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10934118
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Bradley Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.3mi
5/10
Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.5mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.3mi
8/10
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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
7 days above 87° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.71M – $2.07M
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