410 Monte Sereno, Watsonville, CA, 95076
About This Home
Escape to your own private knoll close to town, and revel in stunning views across Monterey Bay during the day and the lights of south Santa Cruz County at night. Gated and nestled in a park-like setting with majestic redwoods and native oaks, an inspiring driveway brings you to a spacious solar energy home that sits on over 5.6 acres of breathtaking beauty. On the main level, you'll encounter a warm living room with floor-to-ceiling windows and a unique copper fireplace, opening to an adjacent deck with forever views. An open floor plan includes a spacious kitchen, generous island, and cozy family room. Immediately outside is an enormous party deck which is an entertainer's dream. The master bedroom, laundry room, and bonus exercise room are conveniently located on the main level. A unique Acacia and Redwood staircase leads to the second floor with three additional bedrooms and a second family room. Active solar keeps energy costs down to under $500/year. Own your piece of paradise!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
No Nearby Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1980
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room
- Fireplace features: Free Standing,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Heat Pump,Solar
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 3,741 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 10935118000
- Zoning: RA
Lot
- Lot size: 5.67 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Controlled Entrance,Electric Gate,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Guest,Gated,Oversized
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage 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
- Landslide
- Wildfire
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 | $8,570 | $102,840 |
| Home Insurance * | $348 | $4,176 |
| Property Taxes | $1,716 | $20,592 |
| Electricity | $802 | $9,626 |
| Total | $11,436 | $137,232 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-23 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000 |
| 2023-03-17 | Sold | $1,350,000 |
| 2023-03-06 | Contingent | $1,399,000 |
| 2023-02-03 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000 |
| 2022-06-01 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-04-26 | Price change | $1,495,000 |
| 2022-04-05 | Price change | $1,549,000 |
| 2022-03-15 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000 |
| 2020-09-04 | Sold | $1,225,000 |
| 2020-08-08 | Pending sale | $1,295,000 |
| 2020-06-24 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000 |
| 2015-08-17 | Sold | $860,000 |
| 2015-07-22 | Pending sale | $850,000 |
| 2015-07-17 | Listed for sale | $850,000 |
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