Single-story cream home with a terracotta tile roof, covered entry, and broad green lawn.
Listed by Jacqueline M Heath, Broker, Jacqueline Heath, Listing Contact: 408-892-8944
Sold

96 Wheelock Road

96 Wheelock RD, Watsonville, CA 95076

$1,525,000
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!

2
beds

3
baths

2,111 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA

5.12 Acres lot

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • total bedrooms2
  • Total bathrooms3
  • full bathrooms2
  • half bathroom1
  • Laundry room In Utility Room
  • Flooring Carpet, Tile, Vinyl Linoleum
  • Fireplace Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning, Wood Stove
  • APPLIANCES Cooktop Gas, Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Oven Double, Refrigerator
  • other interior Features One Or More Skylights, Wet Bar

Area & Lot

  • Status Sold
  • Date Sold September 30, 2025
  • Living Area2,111 Sq.Ft.
  • Total Area2,111 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Area5.12 Acres
  • MLS® IDML82017588
  • TypeResidential
  • YEAR BUILT1949
  • View DescriptionMountains, Pasture
  • School DistrictPajaroValleyUnified

Exterior

  • STORIES1
  • Garage Space2.0
  • water SourceWell
  • utilitiesPublic Utilities
  • roofOther, Tile
  • lot featuresGrade Mostly Level
  • parkingAttached Garage, Electric Gate, Roomfor Oversized Vehicle
  • HEAT TYPECentral Forced Air_Gas
  • AIR CONDITIONINGCeiling Fan
  • SubstructurePillar Post Pier

Financial

  • Sales Price$1,525,000
  • Zoning A

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