Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Watsonville, CA

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Investment Property for Sale in Watsonville, CA

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
14 Pelican PT Watsonville, CA Your dream Oceanview beach home awaits with this three bedroom, two bath, third floor cond...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,217 sq.ft.	$1,375,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.3% Traditional cash on cash: -0.29% Airbnb Rental Income: $9992 Traditional Rental Income: $3556 Airbnb ROI: 3.3% Traditional ROI: -0.29%
127 Cormorant WAY Watsonville, CA Welcome to your coastal paradise with breathtaking ocean views and direct beach access! Ex...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,859 sq.ft.	$2,495,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.43% Traditional cash on cash: -0.03% Airbnb Rental Income: $9992 Traditional Rental Income: $4765 Airbnb ROI: 1.43% Traditional ROI: -0.03%
30 Miles LN Watsonville, CA Excellent opportunity to invest in this Duplex. Single Level one bedrooms, one bathroom i...	2 beds \| N/A baths \| 1,260 sq.ft.	$1,099,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.38% Traditional cash on cash: 2.16% Airbnb Rental Income: $3607 Traditional Rental Income: $3613 Airbnb ROI: 1.38% Traditional ROI: 2.16%
101 Shell DR 3 Watsonville, CA Most people dream about waking up on the beach. Youre about to buy that dream at ground le...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,040 sq.ft.	$950,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.09% Traditional cash on cash: 1.03% Airbnb Rental Income: $6135 Traditional Rental Income: $3099 Airbnb ROI: 3.09% Traditional ROI: 1.03%
101 Shell DR 108 Watsonville, CA Light, bright, and charming ground level, 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo on the sand in the gated...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 800 sq.ft.	$849,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.39% Traditional cash on cash: 0.43% Airbnb Rental Income: $3854 Traditional Rental Income: $2261 Airbnb ROI: 1.39% Traditional ROI: 0.43%
350 Corralitos Ridge RD Watsonville, CA A lovely view of Heaven! Experience Cielo Vista, the epitome of genteel country living in ...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 4,142 sq.ft.	$3,300,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.71% Traditional cash on cash: 0.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $12467 Traditional Rental Income: $5312 Airbnb ROI: 1.71% Traditional ROI: 0.11%
60 Avocet CIR Watsonville, CA Introducing a one-of-a-kind Ocean Front property, exuding the distinctive charm of Pajaro ...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,962 sq.ft.	$2,599,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.16% Traditional cash on cash: 0.27% Airbnb Rental Income: $12467 Traditional Rental Income: $5644 Airbnb ROI: 2.16% Traditional ROI: 0.27%
411 Hecker Pass RD Watsonville, CA Experience unparalleled luxury & breathtaking panoramic views of Monterey Bay from this ex...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,729 sq.ft.	$1,690,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.82% Traditional cash on cash: 1.94% Airbnb Rental Income: $6458 Traditional Rental Income: $5388 Airbnb ROI: 1.82% Traditional ROI: 1.94%
621 Hidden CYN Watsonville, CA Tucked away in a magical, hidden canyon, this serene 9-acre retreat offers the perfect ble...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,338 sq.ft.	$850,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 8.06% Traditional cash on cash: 2.65% Airbnb Rental Income: $9992 Traditional Rental Income: $3855 Airbnb ROI: 8.06% Traditional ROI: 2.65%
40 Pelican PT 40 Watsonville, CA Secure, Private, and quiet is what comes to mind when I think of the waterfront living exp...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,080 sq.ft.	$850,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.36% Traditional cash on cash: 0.02% Airbnb Rental Income: $6135 Traditional Rental Income: $3074 Airbnb ROI: 2.36% Traditional ROI: 0.02%
67 Pelican Pt Watsonville, CA Experience the pinnacle of coastal living with this exceptional opportunity to own a rare ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,280 sq.ft.	$1,150,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.7% Traditional cash on cash: -0.24% Airbnb Rental Income: $9992 Traditional Rental Income: $3923 Airbnb ROI: 3.7% Traditional ROI: -0.24%
563 Argos CIR Watsonville, CA Beautiful home in Adult Village. Enjoy the privacy of a detached home situated on a Quiet ...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 836 sq.ft.	$548,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 7.33% Traditional cash on cash: 2.62% Airbnb Rental Income: $6135 Traditional Rental Income: $2509 Airbnb ROI: 7.33% Traditional ROI: 2.62%
101 Shell DR 64 Watsonville, CA Breathtaking ocean views, charm, location... this Shorebirds beach home checks all the box...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,040 sq.ft.	$1,295,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.48% Traditional cash on cash: -0.08% Airbnb Rental Income: $6135 Traditional Rental Income: $3044 Airbnb ROI: 1.48% Traditional ROI: -0.08%
101 Shell DR 171 Watsonville, CA Dreamy Beachfront Escape in Pajaro Dunes! Step inside to find an open, beautifully updated...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,052 sq.ft.	$875,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.02% Traditional cash on cash: 0.72% Airbnb Rental Income: $6135 Traditional Rental Income: $3044 Airbnb ROI: 3.02% Traditional ROI: 0.72%
90 Beverly DR Watsonville, CA Welcome to easy, single-story living in this well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath home, desig...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,562 sq.ft.	$895,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.36% Traditional cash on cash: 3.43% Airbnb Rental Income: $6458 Traditional Rental Income: $4421 Airbnb ROI: 4.36% Traditional ROI: 3.43%
101 Shell DR 109 Watsonville, CA Stunning Ground-Level Beachfront Condo in Pajaro Dunes Experience coastal living at its f...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 800 sq.ft.	$849,950	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.9% Traditional cash on cash: 0.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $3854 Traditional Rental Income: $2402 Airbnb ROI: 0.9% Traditional ROI: 0.12%
420 Camino Al Mar Watsonville, CA Oceanviews from this unit in sought after complex. Rarely on the market and accessible to ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,510 sq.ft.	$1,600,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.87% Traditional cash on cash: 0.39% Airbnb Rental Income: $11411 Traditional Rental Income: $4139 Airbnb ROI: 3.87% Traditional ROI: 0.39%
115 Oceanview DR Watsonville, CA Welcome to 115 Oceanview Dr, a beautifully updated and fully furnished single-family attac...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,340 sq.ft.	$1,425,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.07% Traditional cash on cash: 1.32% Airbnb Rental Income: $11411 Traditional Rental Income: $4364 Airbnb ROI: 5.07% Traditional ROI: 1.32%
101 Shell DR 127 Watsonville, CA Welcome to your coastal escape in Pajaro Dunes, a gated beachfront community nestled along...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,370 sq.ft.	$1,395,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.76% Traditional cash on cash: -0.32% Airbnb Rental Income: $6135 Traditional Rental Income: $3529 Airbnb ROI: 0.76% Traditional ROI: -0.32%
101 Shell DR 170 Watsonville, CA Your beachfront escape at Pajaro Dunes! Pop inside to find an open, professionally updated...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,052 sq.ft.	$875,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.93% Traditional cash on cash: 1.12% Airbnb Rental Income: $6135 Traditional Rental Income: $3446 Airbnb ROI: 2.93% Traditional ROI: 1.12%
1081 Avocado RD Watsonville, CA End-of-the-road privacy: immersed in nature, steeped in silence, set among the redwoods, w...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,974 sq.ft.	$1,799,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.37% Traditional cash on cash: 1.6% Airbnb Rental Income: $9992 Traditional Rental Income: $5182 Airbnb ROI: 3.37% Traditional ROI: 1.6%
405 Heather Point LN Watsonville, CA Welcome to one of Santa Cruz Countys most breathtaking coastal retreats. Perched on a priv...	4 beds \| N/A baths \| 2,845 sq.ft.	$4,395,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.8% Traditional cash on cash: -0.4% Airbnb Rental Income: $12467 Traditional Rental Income: $5277 Airbnb ROI: 0.8% Traditional ROI: -0.4%
66 Avocet CIR Watsonville, CA Welcome to your Charming Coastal Retreat in Pajaro Dunes! Nestled between the stunning sho...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,014 sq.ft.	$1,450,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.54% Traditional cash on cash: 0.22% Airbnb Rental Income: $6135 Traditional Rental Income: $3147 Airbnb ROI: 1.54% Traditional ROI: 0.22%
40 Eileen ST Watsonville, CA Rare 8.58-acre property at the end of a cul-de-sac in one of Watsonville's most desirable ...	N/A beds \| N/A baths \| 3,911 sq.ft.	$11,900,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.76% Traditional cash on cash: -0.79% Airbnb Rental Income: $4389 Traditional Rental Income: $3126 Airbnb ROI: -0.76% Traditional ROI: -0.79%
52 Pelican PT Watsonville, CA Welcome to your beachside retreat in the gated community of Pajaro Dunes! This charming gr...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 741 sq.ft.	$900,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.74% Traditional cash on cash: -1.47% Airbnb Rental Income: $3854 Traditional Rental Income: $2413 Airbnb ROI: -0.74% Traditional ROI: -1.47%
763 Delta WAY Watsonville, CA Welcome to this charming home located in the heart of Adult Village. This 1,378 sq ft resi...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,378 sq.ft.	$599,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 6.66% Traditional cash on cash: 4.49% Airbnb Rental Income: $6135 Traditional Rental Income: $3708 Airbnb ROI: 6.66% Traditional ROI: 4.49%
21 Karen DR Watsonville, CA Single level ranch style in the Amesti neighborhood of Corralitos. Whether coming from Mi...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,556 sq.ft.	$974,500	Airbnb cash on cash: 5.81% Traditional cash on cash: 2.71% Airbnb Rental Income: $8671 Traditional Rental Income: $4226 Airbnb ROI: 5.81% Traditional ROI: 2.71%
18 Linden RD Watsonville, CA COUNTRY CHARM ON A QUIET STREET IN SUNNY CORRALITOS. Have you ever dreamed of stepping bac...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,136 sq.ft.	$1,425,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 6.37% Traditional cash on cash: 3.77% Airbnb Rental Income: $12467 Traditional Rental Income: $6765 Airbnb ROI: 6.37% Traditional ROI: 3.77%
1970 Beach Road Watsonville, CA Coastal farmland in Santa Cruz County just west of Watsonville. This 122.6± acre ro...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,427 sq.ft.	$10,200,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.69% Traditional cash on cash: -1.38% Airbnb Rental Income: $12467 Traditional Rental Income: $3654 Airbnb ROI: -0.69% Traditional ROI: -1.38%
179 Terry LOOP Watsonville, CA Turn-Key property. Perfect for picky buyers looking for a home that is ready to move in. ...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,320 sq.ft.	$659,999	Airbnb cash on cash: 6.79% Traditional cash on cash: 3.7% Airbnb Rental Income: $6922 Traditional Rental Income: $3680 Airbnb ROI: 6.79% Traditional ROI: 3.7%
64 Avocet CIR Watsonville, CA Whether you're seeking a peaceful beach retreat, a gathering place for generations, or an ...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,585 sq.ft.	$2,950,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.1% Traditional cash on cash: 0.33% Airbnb Rental Income: $12467 Traditional Rental Income: $5351 Airbnb ROI: 2.1% Traditional ROI: 0.33%
101 Shell DR 227 Watsonville, CA Are you searching for an Oceanview condo with no stairs? This two bedroom, two bath unit o...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,052 sq.ft.	$1,100,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.13% Traditional cash on cash: 0.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $6135 Traditional Rental Income: $3090 Airbnb ROI: 2.13% Traditional ROI: 0.34%
706 San Andreas Road Watsonville, CA Classic 2 bedroom - 2 bath California Coastal estate with 2 acres of useable land! This is...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,774 sq.ft.	$1,299,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.3% Traditional cash on cash: 2.52% Airbnb Rental Income: $5311 Traditional Rental Income: $4498 Airbnb ROI: 2.3% Traditional ROI: 2.52%
401 San Luis AVE Watsonville, CA Welcome to Pacific Sunshine, a sought-after new home community where natural splendor meet...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,402 sq.ft.	$1,095,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 3.74% Traditional cash on cash: 3.47% Airbnb Rental Income: $6922 Traditional Rental Income: $5303 Airbnb ROI: 3.74% Traditional ROI: 3.47%

Real Estate investment in Watsonville, CA

There are 47 properties for sale in the city of Watsonville . The median list price in Watsonville is $950,000 and the average price per square foot is $561. In September 2025, the average monthly cash on cash return in Watsonville is 2.00%. The average monthly rental income in Watsonville is $3,782.

Watsonville, CA Real Estate Investing: FAQs for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

There are 47 investment properties available for sale in Watsonville.

In 2025, the best neighborhood to buy investment property is Pajaro.

The ROI for Short-Term is higher than the Long-Term in Watsonville with average rental income of $6,458.

Your search for investment property begins and ends here

Investment Property for Sale in Watsonville, CA

14 Pelican PT

Watsonville, CA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,217 sq.ft.

$1,375,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 3.3%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.29%

Airbnb Rental Income: $9992

Traditional Rental Income: $3556

Airbnb ROI: 3.3%

Traditional ROI: -0.29%

127 Cormorant WAY

Watsonville, CA

3 beds | 4 baths | 1,859 sq.ft.

$2,495,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.43%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.03%

Airbnb Rental Income: $9992

Traditional Rental Income: $4765

Airbnb ROI: 1.43%

Traditional ROI: -0.03%

30 Miles LN

Watsonville, CA

2 beds | N/A baths | 1,260 sq.ft.

$1,099,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.38%

Traditional cash on cash: 2.16%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3607

Traditional Rental Income: $3613

Airbnb ROI: 1.38%

Traditional ROI: 2.16%

101 Shell DR 3

Watsonville, CA

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,040 sq.ft.

$950,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 3.09%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.03%

Airbnb Rental Income: $6135

Traditional Rental Income: $3099

Airbnb ROI: 3.09%

Traditional ROI: 1.03%

101 Shell DR 108

Watsonville, CA

1 beds | 1 baths | 800 sq.ft.

$849,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.39%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.43%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3854

Traditional Rental Income: $2261

Airbnb ROI: 1.39%

Traditional ROI: 0.43%

350 Corralitos Ridge RD

Watsonville, CA

4 beds | 3 baths | 4,142 sq.ft.

$3,300,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.71%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.11%

Airbnb Rental Income: $12467

Traditional Rental Income: $5312

Airbnb ROI: 1.71%

Traditional ROI: 0.11%

60 Avocet CIR

Watsonville, CA

4 beds | 3 baths | 1,962 sq.ft.

$2,599,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.16%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.27%

Airbnb Rental Income: $12467

Traditional Rental Income: $5644

Airbnb ROI: 2.16%

Traditional ROI: 0.27%

411 Hecker Pass RD

Watsonville, CA

4 beds | 4 baths | 3,729 sq.ft.

$1,690,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.82%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.94%

Airbnb Rental Income: $6458

Traditional Rental Income: $5388

Airbnb ROI: 1.82%