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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,884 (+9.8%)
$55,047 + $89,003
$144,050
2024
$2,627 (+3.5%)
$53,967 + $87,258
$141,225
2023
$2,538 (+2.4%)
$53,967 + $87,258
$141,225
2022
$2,478 (+3.4%)
$52,909 + $85,547
$138,456
2021
$2,397 (+1.8%)
$51,872 + $83,870
$135,742
2020
$2,354 (+2.3%)
$50,855 + $82,225
$133,080
2019
$2,300 (+2.5%)
$50,333 + $81,382
$131,715
2018
$2,245 (+1.8%)
$49,346 + $79,786
$129,132
2017
$2,204 (+5.3%)
$47,430 + $76,688
$124,118
2016
$2,094 (+7.8%)
$47,430 + $76,688
$124,118
2015
$1,943 (+2.6%)
$46,500 + $75,184
$121,684
2014
$1,893 (+0.3%)
$44,905 + $72,604
$117,509
2013
$1,888 (+2.5%)
$44,905 + $72,604
$117,509
2012
$1,843 (+2.6%)
$44,702 + $72,276
$116,978
2011
$1,796 (+2.0%)
$43,825 + $70,859
$114,684
2010
$1,761 (+0.7%)
$42,966 + $69,470
$112,436
2009
$1,749 (+3.4%)
$42,645 + $68,951
$111,596
2008
$1,691
$42,746 + $69,115
$111,861
Tax history for 1509 Wharf Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,884 (+9.8%)
$55,047 + $89,003
$144,050
2024
$2,627 (+3.5%)
$53,967 + $87,258
$141,225
2023
$2,538 (+2.4%)
$53,967 + $87,258
$141,225
2022
$2,478 (+3.4%)
$52,909 + $85,547
$138,456
2021
$2,397 (+1.8%)
$51,872 + $83,870
$135,742
2020
$2,354 (+2.3%)
$50,855 + $82,225
$133,080
2019
$2,300 (+2.5%)
$50,333 + $81,382
$131,715
2018
$2,245 (+1.8%)
$49,346 + $79,786
$129,132
2017
$2,204 (+5.3%)
$47,430 + $76,688
$124,118
2016
$2,094 (+7.8%)
$47,430 + $76,688
$124,118
2015
$1,943 (+2.6%)
$46,500 + $75,184
$121,684
2014
$1,893 (+0.3%)
$44,905 + $72,604
$117,509
2013
$1,888 (+2.5%)
$44,905 + $72,604
$117,509
2012
$1,843 (+2.6%)
$44,702 + $72,276
$116,978
2011
$1,796 (+2.0%)
$43,825 + $70,859
$114,684
2010
$1,761 (+0.7%)
$42,966 + $69,470
$112,436
2009
$1,749 (+3.4%)
$42,645 + $68,951
$111,596
2008
$1,691
$42,746 + $69,115
$111,861
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
MU-V
Mixed Use, Village District
The purpose of the MU-V zoning district is to preserve and enhance Capitola Village as the heart of the community. A diversity of commercial, residential, and recreational uses in the MU-V zoning district serve both visitors and residents. Land uses and development shall enhance the vitality of the Village while maintaining a high quality of life for residents. A fine-grain mix of retail, restaurants, services, and recreational amenities in the MU-V zoning district provides a walkable environment, caters to all ages, and supports year-round activity during the day and night.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
General retail
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Wall
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof Shape Type: Wood
View Information
View: Ocean
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 480
Building Sq. Ft: 480
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 841
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 392
Municipality Name: CAPITOLA CITY
Acres: 0.009
County Use Description: CONDOMINIUM UNIT
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: CAPITOLA CITY
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 480
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 03445102
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Main Street Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
New Brighton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Soquel High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Capitola, CA • 95010
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
11 hrs
4.8 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$432,000 – $523,000
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