Watsonville, CA Homes for Sale


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Watsonville is a large city in Santa Cruz County, California that is approximately 20 miles east of the city of Santa Cruz, and 20 miles north of Salinas. The city has a population of over 50,000 wherein a good portion of it are migrant families. The city has a rich culture with diverse ethnic communities throughout its many neighborhoods. The land area of Watsonville is a combination of large swathes of fertile farmlands surrounding a metropolitan center with commercial districts and suburban communities. Farming is the backbone of Watsonville, and a good portion of the population works in the many fields of the region.

Watsonville homes are primarily single-family houses in suburban neighborhoods. These residences have different designs from classic ranch-style homes to mobile homes, and to custom-built houses. There are also several luxury properties in private communities in a few exclusive neighborhoods. Home buyers looking to purchase real estate in the city can choose from a wide variety of housing options allowing them to pick a property that best matches the needs of their family.

Community Amenities:

Watsonville Municipal Airport
Watsonville Community Hospital
Pajaro Park
Callaghan Park and Cultural Center
Flodberg Park
Peace Drive Park
Ramsay Park Family Center

School Information:

Freedom Elementary School
Rolling Hills Middle School
Watsonville High

Homes for Sale in Watsonville, CA

Welcome to the Dietrich Ranch. Privately nestled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, this secluded 191-acre private retreat awaits its new owner. The preserve-like setting features a 31.6-acre apple orchard, equestrian facilities, small vineyard and plenty of open rangeland. A private gated entrance and long driveway leads to the 3,940 sq. ft. custom home, which is tastefully appointed w/ a large kitchen, open floor plan w/ soaring ceilings, private office, 3 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths & two large outdoor porches, which will be enjoyed in this warm micro-climate. A large 2,560 sq. ft. garage w/ 4 roll up doors offers abundant storage for your car collection or other hobby. A separate 1 bed, 1 bath guest house, horse barn w/ stables & hay barn round out the improvements. This unique property, all within close proximity to Silicon Valley, Santa Cruz and the Monterey Peninsula, offers the rare chance to escape our busy schedules and recharge in solitude or with friends and family.

1483 Green Valley RD

WATSONVILLE, California

4 Beds
5 Baths
3,940 SqFt
191.240 Acres

Nestled in a gated Larkin Valley Hills community, within an hour of Silicon Valley and minutes to the beach, this ocean view Fred Lattanzio custom designed, mostly single level, home offers a lifestyle of easy elegance, tranquility, and exceptional opportunities for entertaining. I've been told there are 128 windows in this home! The high ceilings, multiple levels of windows, over sized doors, & skylights all bring the mesmerizing views & light inside, allowing the outside and inside environments to seamlessly overlap! Sitting atop 15 sunny ocean view acres dotted with over forty 100 year old producing Sevillano Olive trees, Ginkgo Biloba trees plus a variety of fruit trees, this land creates a Food Forest feast potential! The versatile 5 Bedroom floor plan has a private separate master suite like few others, it's a retreat within a retreat. Additional Private Office space perfect for work from home space. The great room feel of the open kit, living, and dining is unparalled.

484 Mockingbird Ridge RD

WATSONVILLE, California

5 Beds
4 Baths
4,522 SqFt
15.616 Acres

First time ever on the market. Beautiful estate home perched on an oak studded knoll overlooking the Monterey Bay and surrounding foothills. Walls of glass bring sunshine & sunsets into every room of the home. As you take the sweeping steps to the entry you cannot help but turn & take in the view of West Santa Cruz & the bay. Soaring double glass doors draw you into a chic tile entry leading to the living room & formal dining. Master bedroom suite features his and hers walk in closets & master bath with corner view tub. Stroll out to the hot tub nestled under a canopy of oaks. Granite kitchen opens to dining area & family room offering both chef and diner the benefit of the views. An optimal entertainment setting. Enjoy morning or evening refreshments on the south west patios. Guest wing balances the home & gives your family or visitors a sense of privacy. Each has access to a private bathroom and view patio. Exterior fireplace & patio overlooking the hills of Larkin Valley.

745 Mockingbird Ridge RD

WATSONVILLE, California

6 Beds
6 Baths
5,153 SqFt
12.938 Acres

Spectacular 47-acre property with a restored 1912 Craftsman farmhouse. There is a Studio (with its own laundry) behind the farmhouse, a gorgeous converted barn comprised of a master ensuite, game room, and library, a 1000 sq ft processing building (completely finished) and last used as a theater room, trails for dirt bikes or ATVs, horseback riding, or hiking, and the upper portion of the property with jaw-dropping sweeping views of the ocean, Watsonville, hills & forest! Zoned Commercial Ag with financing available that brings your monthly cost to approx 4K a month to own! The property has an abundance of apple trees, accessible blackberry patches, persimmon, meyers lemons, walnuts, plums, large fenced garden, 20,000 gallons of water storage, back up generator, 2 RV hookups, 2 freight container storage facilities, and outbuildings. Turn this back into a farm, a multi-family estate, or explore the possibilities or turning it into an event center. Sq ft is for all combined bldgs.

601 Old Hazel Dell RD

WATSONVILLE, California

5 Beds
4 Baths
4,000 SqFt
47.220 Acres

A one of a kind ranch and income producing horse boarding facility. In addition to the recently remodeled and spacious main home, Big Tree Ranch comes with a boarding permit, an incredible 4-car garage/workshop, hay barn, tack rooms, two arenas, many paddocks and stalls, a round pen, wash racks, pasture, nearby trails, plenty of parking and easy access, 2 well water sources, a built-in profitable business, a lap pool, garden, entertainment patio and a quality-built remodeled 1 bedroom guesthouse with vaulted ceilings and lots of character and country charm. Great income consistent income potential. Just a few miles from the ocean, you have country living at its best!

140 Big Tree LN

WATSONVILLE, California

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,156 SqFt
5.514 Acres

NEW PRICE!! Sold as three contiguous parcels approx. 66 acres total. 758 Haines Ranch Rd, parcel # 105-301-05, is a 3 bedroom 2 bath home, updated kitchen w/granite counters & stainless steel appliances, spacious bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, 3 car garage w/separate, approx. 2500sf Quonset hut/workshop situated on approx. 20 acres, space for horses, gardening & hobbies, room for all of your toys (RV, Boat, etc.). Relax... and enjoy. 765 Haines Ranch road, parcel #105-301-02, 18 acres, zoned SU. Several Acres of Flat Sunny Buildable Land. Two wells & concrete slab for water tanks. Gravel road completed. Pre-run power conduit 480volt/3phase. Phone lines installed. Previously approved plans to build 5800 SF gorgeous log home. Ideal horse property, ranch or vineyard... the possibilities are endless. Includes parcel #105-301-07, 28 acres, zoned A

758 Haines Ranch RD

WATSONVILLE, California

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,025 SqFt
66 Acres

Miles of Trails out of the back yard. See your horse outside your kitchen window... Almost 8 Acres of land and trails. Main House approximately 3600 s.f. 4 Bed/4 Bath/3 Car attached Garage. Second House approx. 1200 s.f. 3 Bed/2 Bath/200 s.f. storage room with laundry room. Single Story home, with horse and hiking trails out of back yard offering country living. A second house (legal ADU) is located up the hill on the property. Nearly 8 acres in Larkin Valley between Santa Cruz and Monterey, this Mediterranean style main house, designed with East and West wings (2 Bed/2 Bath on each wing). The great room offers cathedral ceilings and hardwood floors with an attached 3-car garage. One mile off Hwy. 1, 2 miles to the beach and shopping, and three miles to private airport. Includes a dog run, fishpond, stalls, tack room, paddocks, pasture, and a riding arena. COVID19 SHOWING INSTRUCTIONS.

120 Taryn LN

WATSONVILLE, California

7 Beds
6 Baths
4,893 SqFt
7.776 Acres

SUNDAY VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE 1-4 .Beach style living.Ocean View end unit. Blast from the past style. If you loved the retro style of the 70's you will love this one. Or put your own touches to this unit. Large 4br/4ba unit. Live and work on the Beach. .Completely furnished good history rental unit. Original owners Good condition with original style. Walk out door to path to beach. Views from windows with multiple decks to entertain friends and family. Private gated community.Lifestyle for those who want BeachFront lifestyle.Amazing sunsets along with wildlife surrounding the area. Rarely available end unit at this size. Best layout in the complex/end unit. HOA covers windows and many things in fee. VRBO and vacation rentals status unknown in Santa Cruz county this is area that is allowed to have that opportunity and also have personal usage. Quiet setting to relax and enjoy nature. Available clubhouse or tennis courts to relax and exercise. Open fresh air or watch the nightly sunsets.

13 Cypress Grove

WATSONVILLE, California

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,635 SqFt
0.039 Acres

Panoramic Monterey Bay View! Estate size property on approx 6 Acres, overlooking the coastline of Santa Cruz county & Monterey Bay. Perched on a hilltop this private estate has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 6095 sq ft, formal living & dining rooms, 2 family rooms, country size kitchen, 2 pellet stoves and 1 wood burning FP. You will love the room sizes. There is an Eagles nest/ Bar room perfect for getting away. So many amenities, 2 ovens, two dishwashers, trash compactor, 2 refrigerators, stainless steel railing around patio to relax and enjoy the view and privacy with family & friends. Abundant natural light throughout. Gated entry, location is central to Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Monterey & San Benito Counties. 1248 sq feet Shop/Garage with grease pit and one tall door for a motorhome plus attached garage and storage rooms galore. INCREDIBLE PROPERTY! BRIGHT & OPEN FLOOR PLAN, BRINGS OUTDOORS IN! VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM! OCEAN, COAST, VALLEY & MOUNTAINS! SPECTACULAR SUNSETS AND CITY LIGHTS!

250 Bella Vista LN

WATSONVILLE, California

4 Beds
4 Baths
6,095 SqFt
6 Acres

Thoroughly renovated entertainer's dream! Huge open floor plan perfect for hosting all of your parties. Skylights provide ample natural light throughout. Two story house with one story living, everything but the garage, storage, dry sauna, workout area and fully appointed man cave/wine bar are on the main upper level. Assessor's shows 3/3 but lives as a flexible 5 bedroom 4 bathroom with a master suite at each end of the home. New composition roof, gourmet kitchen with granite counters, designer bathrooms with jetted tubs, central air conditioning, tankless hot water heater, hardwood and stone floors, new washer and dryer (gas) and custom interior wood doors. Home features synthetic wood decking around the back of the home, mature oak trees and fresh landscaping all around, parking for 10+ including RV/boat parking all on 1.25 acres less than 1 mile to Seascape Resort and approximately 1.3 miles to La Selva Beach.

1880 San Andreas RD

WATSONVILLE, California

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,338 SqFt
1.292 Acres

Equestrian paradise on 19+ acres of land with access to miles and miles of riding trails in Mount Madonna County Park! Enjoy breathtaking ocean views over Pajaro Valley to the Monterey Bay and beyond. Properties like this rarely come on the market. Charming 4 bedroom, 4 bath farmhouse is set up for multi-generational living. Upstairs features 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Gorgeous oak hardwood floors, open beam ceilings, plantation shutters and several custom built-ins really add character to the home. Downstairs features 2 additional bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms. The living room has stone floors and wood burning stove with brick surround. Fully permitted 6 stall custom barn with 14' x 14' stalls, wash rack and immaculate ocean view riding arena. 3 fenced pastures, 20'x40' hoop house for hay storage. World class tack room has potential to be used as a barn manager/ horse trainer's office, art studio or caretaker's cottage. 2 outbuildings for storage. Very unique opportunity!

578 Mount Madonna RD

WATSONVILLE, California

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,659 SqFt
19.086 Acres

Beautiful custom built home on 10+- acres. Extremely private. Gorgeous redwoods all around. Could be a 4 bedroom home. Beautiful built-ins and French doors in every room. Heated tile floors. Custom tile throughout. Office with separate entrance. Sunny, grassy yard with flowers. Creek on property.

1241 Hazel Dell RD

WATSONVILLE, California

2 Beds
3 Baths
2,196 SqFt
10.386 Acres

Nestled in the hills with sweeping valley and ocean views, this custom, luxury home is nearly midway between Watsonville and Gilroy, providing convenient commuter access. Extensively renovated, the high-end residence features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and an open floor plan bathed in natural light throughout. Professional grade chefs kitchen includes Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Miele appliances with a stunning oversized custom island. Multiple french doors open great room to brazilian hardwood decks and large decomposed granite patio. Master bedrooms feature large walk-in closets and bathrooms with dual sinks, custom tile work, and rain showers. Attached 3 car garage offers additional storage space, as does separate detached building complete with electricity and finished walls. Solar panels, two Tesla batteries, and a backup whole-house generator ensure electrical reliability and resilience. Enjoy estate living all within easy reach of both Silicon Valley and the Monterey Peninsula.

40 Pacific View Terrace

WATSONVILLE, California

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,429 SqFt
4.390 Acres

With spectacular sweeping views of the Monterey Bay & Pajaro Valley, this 4 BR single level home is nestled on 5 usable acres. Amenities of this well built home include a custom hand carved entry door, built-in cabinetry, vaulted beam ceilings, a rock fireplace & an indoor pool to enjoy year round swimming! Separately metered two story 1200 s.f. barn (perfect home office, studio, or possible ADU), large fenced back yard, terraced landscape with multiple areas to enjoy the expansive views, a detached sauna, & plenty of room to garden with great southern exposure. PG&E gas service, city water, nest thermostats & high speed internet. Many fruit trees on site, including avocado and citrus. This serene retreat is located at the end of a private drive, yet only minutes to beaches, shopping, dining & Hwy 1. You're sure to appreciate the microclimate & Corralitos community, with its famed market & wine trail. Gazing out over the ever changing views, you simply cannot help but relax & unwind.

340 Enos LN

WATSONVILLE, California

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,391 SqFt
5.079 Acres

Located in one of the most private and peaceful areas of the La Selva and Manresa State Beach communities, this 23,610+/- square foot property has amazing ocean views and the serenity of country life away from the traffic and congestion of the city. check out the drone pics @ (www.193crestdrive.com) Bring your favorite contractor to help restore and update this charming and quaint 2000 s.f +/- beach house back to it's full potential. Walk to Manresa State Beach! Seascape and the Villages of Aptos, Capitola, and Rio Del Mar are just a short drive away. Sellers recently installed a beautiful and expansive front deck and multiple new French Doors and windows adding to the beauty of this tranquil setting. Property is being sold in as-is condition.

193 Crest DR

WATSONVILLE, California

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,060 SqFt
0.542 Acres

This home has it all no more parking at the common area parking lot. With this home you can actually park in your very own driveway. Plus you are only a few feet from your front door to the beach. Plus the home has an extraordinary large porch which stretches the whole length of the home and the upstairs Balcony is huge. Both the porch and the balcony provide Awesome Ocean Views. The back of the home also features a huge private deck surrounded by lots of trees and foliage. Were not even talking about the inside yet! Which features Four Bedrooms and Three Baths which were recently remodeled. The upstairs has a Remodeled Kitchen, Dining Area, Living Room with Vaulted Ceilings and the Master Bedroom. All of the above have magnificent Ocean Views. You owe it to yourself to come and see this home to fully appreciate all it has to offer. It could be your very own or it would make a fabulous income producer. And guess what? It comes fully furnished.

38 Puffin LN

WATSONVILLE, California

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,272 SqFt
0.300 Acres

This beautiful beachfront property only 125 steps to the sand offers 1647 sqft of living space with amazing natural light throughout. The new front porch grants you access to 3 bedrooms & 2 baths downstairs with 2 new sliders (lifetime warranty) opening up to a private Trex deck with an outside shower. The almost completely remodeled upstairs boasts a gorgeous kitchen with Quartz counters and new floors. Enjoy your upper loft dining area while peering out the newly installed windows. Relax and watch sunsets from your upper Trex deck with serene vista views off the family room, and soak in your new sunken energy efficient Hot Tub. The upper deck has cable railing and new low voltage outdoor lighting. This well maintained gated community provides you the coastal living experience you have been dreaming about. See disclosure package for in-person visit rules.

139 Willet CIR

WATSONVILLE, California

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,647 SqFt
0.213 Acres

410 Monte Sereno

WATSONVILLE, California

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,263 SqFt
5.675 Acres

Private & gated 2.5 acre property in a sunny Corralitos setting! Charm abounds in this single level, open concept ranch style home. Features include hardwood floors, new windows, gas fireplace, hand-crafted built-in cabinetry & vintage accents throughout. Enjoy an abundance of natural light & picturesque views from every window. Entertain in style with seamless transitions between indoor & outdoor spaces. Enjoy spending time outdoors with an inviting entry courtyard or lounge along side the covered sun-porch that leads to a hot-tub & private outdoor shower. There are gardening spaces galore, mature landscape & a detached, cozy cottage style artist studio (16X16 with heat & electricity). In addition to the house and studio, there are two other buildings; a detached 900 sq ft 4-car tandem garage (pre-plumbed for all utilities) & separate 2400 sq ft barn. The possibilities are endless! This property is within close proximity to the Corralitos Market, schools & several local wineries.

1308 Amesti RD

WATSONVILLE, California

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,801 SqFt
2.653 Acres

If you are seeking the ideal setting for horses (on a community equestrian trail), a farm, a vineyard, ample garden space or simply a tranquil paradise, this is it. Nestled into the country, 10 minutes from Aptos on a knoll with awe-inspiring 360-degree valley views, this is a gorgeous, custom, single-level home.Featuring a great room design ideal for entertaining & comfortable living. The desirable floor plan provides an easy indoor/outdoor transition for enjoying the California lifestyle. Lounge on your patio from the shade of your pergola or work the land.This one-of-a-kind home features over-sized windows to showcase the valley views, high ceilings & spacious rooms.There is plenty of space for your toys in the 1023 sq ft garage/workshop. Imagine the peaceful lifestyle you can have living in this tranquil paradise. Not a drive-by since the home & rolling land are within a gated enclave and cannot be seen from the road. Check out the 3D walk thru tour!

134 Johnsen Lane

WATSONVILLE, California

3 Beds
4 Baths
2,689 SqFt
5 Acres