224 Briarwood Dr, Watsonville, CA, 95076
About This Home
Welcome to this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home located in one of Watsonville's most desirable neighborhood. The open floor plan is great for entertaining and with it's large back yard, you're ready for a family bbq's or that garden you've always wanted to plant. Conveniently located close to schools with the bus to Aptos High picking up only a block away. Upstairs features the fourth and fifth bedroom, a full bath, a study/sitting area, and a private balcony with sweeping views. The upstairs has access from the main home or through a private separate entrance making it feel like an entirely separate unit; ideal for the extended family, guests, a home office, or potential rental opportunities. This home is great for commuters with easy access to Highway 1. The beautiful Santa Cruz and Monterey beaches with all their activities to explore are only a short drive away as are award winning wineries of Aptos and Corralitos. So whether you're searching for a spacious primary residence or an investment opportunity, this home is one you don't want to miss.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Minimal Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1967
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter,Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Cooktop,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Built In Oven
- Laundry features: In Garage
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, ShowersoverTubs2plus, FullonGroundFloor, HalfonGroundFloor
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: DiningArea, EatinKitchen
Family Room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Features
- Flooring: Carpet,Laminate,Tile,Vinyl Linoleum
- Fireplace features: Two Way
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central Forced Air
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,384
- Total interior livable area: 2,384 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 04934307000
- Zoning: R-1-8
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Lot size: 8,015 sqft
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached,Parking Area
- 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 | $5,435 | $65,220 |
| Home Insurance * | $220 | $2,640 |
| Property Taxes | $1,373 | $16,476 |
| Electricity | $511 | $6,134 |
| Total | $7,539 | $90,468 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Listed for sale | $1,075,000 |
| 2026-06-02 | Listing removed | $3,379 |
| 2026-04-19 | Listed for rent | $3,379 |
| 2025-02-10 | Listing removed | $4,300 |
| 2025-02-01 | Listed for rent | $4,300 |
| 2012-10-19 | Sold | $360,000 |
| 2012-04-24 | Sold | $360,000 |
| 2005-09-27 | Sold | $839,000 |
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