729 Martinelli St, Watsonville, CA, 95076
About This Home
A charming single-level home on one of the largest corner lots in the highly desirable Martinelli neighborhood. Offering abundant space and endless potential, this home is ready for your personal touchwhether you envision a custom remodel or prefer to move in and enjoy it as is. The updated kitchen provides a functional and inviting space for everyday living, while the generous family room offers flexibility as a fifth bedroom, home office, or additional living area. Recent improvements include exterior paint, a newer roof, and energy-efficient double-pane windows. A backyard with plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, or conveniently storing recreational vehicles. Ideally located in a sought-after neighborhood, you'll enjoy easy access to local shops and restaurants, as well as a short drive to beaches for relaxing coastal escapes. All highways are easily accessible.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Oven/Range
- Laundry features: In Utility Room
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Dining Room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family Room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Features
- Flooring: Carpet,Vinyl Linoleum,Wood
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central Forced Air
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,233
- Total interior livable area: 2,233 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_SolidSurfceCorian
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 01916405000
- Zoning: R1
- Special condition: Standard
Lot
- Lot size: 10,846 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Drought
- Inland Flooding
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Santa Cruz County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,980 | $59,760 |
| Home Insurance * | $202 | $2,424 |
| Property Taxes | $1,041 | $12,492 |
| Electricity | $478 | $5,746 |
| Total | $6,701 | $80,412 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Price change | $985,000 |
| 2026-07-28 | Listed for sale | $989,000 |
| 2026-06-30 | Contingent | $989,000 |
| 2026-06-26 | Listed for sale | $989,000 |
| 2023-09-11 | Sold | $910,000 |
| 2023-08-18 | Pending sale | $899,000 |
| 2023-07-29 | Contingent | $899,000 |
| 2023-07-18 | Listed for sale | $899,000 |
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