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    30 Paulsen Rd Watsonville, CA 95076

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    • 1.88 lot acres
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    $1,850,000
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    Watsonville Acreage Nursery Opportunity For Sale
    $1,850,000

    Watsonville Acreage Nursery Opportunity

    Acreage in Watsonville, currently a nursery, with development potential.

    30 Paulsen Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
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    Property ID
    US09-2032207
    The Realmo ID is a unique identifier assigned to every property, incorporating country codes and precise geo-coordinates for 300x300-foot land blocks. It enables standardized data collection and seamless integration of disparate sources such as ownership, tax, title data and physical specifications. By aggregating current and historical records, the Realmo ID powers advanced analytics and delivers deep, verifiable insights for real estate professionals.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    • Ortegas Nursery / Garden Center / Landscaping

    Property Details for 30 Paulsen Rd

    Year built
    1972
    Lot size
    1.88 lot acres
    Zone code
    R-1-10
    Property type
    Retail properties & Spaces
    APN
    051-521-13
    APU
    5152113

    Description

    This exceptional 1.88-acre parcel, located at 30 Paulsen Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076, presents a unique development opportunity. The property, identified by APN 051-521-13, is zoned R1-10, allowing for residential construction within Santa Cruz County. The General Plan designates the land as R-UL (Residential Urban Low Density). This zoning permits a range of development options, including a multi-family residential complex. Preliminary analysis suggests the potential for a two-story apartment building. Under the R-UL General Plan designation and considering applicable bonus laws (including AB1287), the site could accommodate a significant number of units. Conservative estimates indicate a potential for 19 base units, rising to 39 units with existing density and ADU bonuses, and potentially up to 50 units with the application of AB1287. This property offers substantial potential for investors seeking to capitalize on the growing demand for housing in the Watsonville area. The site's size and zoning make it an attractive proposition for developers looking to create a substantial residential development. Detailed site plans and feasibility studies are recommended to fully explore the development potential of this exceptional property. The property is held under sole ownership.

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    City
    Watsonville
    County
    Santa Cruz
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -121.762
    Latitude
    36.9552
    CBSA code
    42100
    CBSA name
    SANTA CRUZ-WATSONVILLE, CA METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA

    Property Tax & Assessments

    Tax date
    Tax Amount
    Assessed Land Value
    Assessed Improvement Value
    Total Assessed Value
    Applied Tax Rate
    Land Market Value
    Improvement Market Value
    Total Market Value
    2024
    $6,238
    $288,600
    $158,133
    $446,733
    -
    $0.00
    $0.00
    $0.00

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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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