Watsonville, CA Real Estate Listings

Why should I buy real estate in Watsonville, CA?

Watsonville is a major farming, food processing, and agro-economic city in Santa Cruz County, with a population of 51,000. Its Köppen classification as a cool-summer Mediterranean climate attracts visitors from San Jose and Central Valley cities looking for heat relief and coastal excursions along its beaches. Local residents have quick access to these local amenities:

• Elkhorn Slough Brewing Company
• Annual Strawberry Festival
• Annual Watsonville Fly-in and Air Show, hosted by the local municipal airport
• Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
• 28 unique parks, including a skate park, indoor soccer field, lake with boat rentals and RV camping, and BBQ areas; handball, tennis, and volleyball courts
• The Watsonville Wetlands
• The Pajaro River Levee Trail Park
• Pajaro Dunes

Are there first-time homebuyer programs for Watsonville, CA real estate?

The City of Watsonville offers a First Time Homebuyer Program to help households purchase their first home within city limits. Santa Cruz County also provides assistance to first-time homebuyers for potential residents. State and national programs also provide special assistance for first-time Watsonville, CA homebuyers.

Do you include MLS listings for Watsonville, CA homes for sale?

Yes, we include MLS listings for real estate available to buy in Watsonville, CA.

Can I find condos and townhomes in Watsonville, CA as well?

You can find condominiums ("condos") and townhomes in Watsonville, CA by using the Property Types filter at the top-right. In case you're wondering about the differences between a condo and townhouse, here's an explanation below:

• A condo is a type of real estate where you share joint ownership of the building with other residents. You own the airspace and interior of the structure section that you purchase, but not the building itself. The building is managed by an Association, and the condo owner only owns the land surrounding the building and the building itself.
• A townhouse refers to a type of construction where living spaces are connected and not free-standing, but also not internally interconnected. You own the front yard and backyard and assume ownership of your building.