This is a solid home with a newer engineered wall that spans the width of the lot and cost $100k to construct. Unbelievable price for this adorable Capitola home with so many possibilities! Surprising views and a gentle stroll to the beach and Capitola Village. The Village lifestyle offers endless activities for the entire family including excellent dining, shopping, free music concerts and movies on the beach, surfing, swimming, kayaking and fishing. Or simply stay home and relax on the newer deck which offers beautiful views of the mountains and river. Dual pane windows and two newer gas fireplaces make this home a cozy retreat for the times the beach is not an option. A separate entrance leads to the lower level of the home which includes a bonus guest suite approximately 180 square feet consisting of a 3rd bedroom, 2nd bath and 2nd fireplace which are all recognized by the county Assessor and the city of Capitola. The total square footage is approximately 792 per assessors office.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
6,708 sq ftLot Size
$1,866Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Dana Rasmussen•DRE #01102286• Vista Properties Inc
Contact: 831-818-1210
Bought with Shari Lynn Silva•DRE #01725425• Century 21 MM
NOW VACANT AND EASY TO SHOW, JUST GO! THE TREES HAVE BEEN REMOVED AND THE VIEW IS REALLY GOOD NOW . . . PEEKS OF CAPITOLA BEACH. UNIT DWNSTRS. NOT INCL. IN SF AND NOT A LEGAL UNIT. PERFECT VACATION OR SECOND HOME ON THE RIVER AND
Public Records
Feb 24, 1998
Sold
$175,000
$292/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 8, 1990
Sold
$200,000
$333/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 30, 1985
Sold
$93,000
$155/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,328 (+7.6%)
$487,446 + $208,905
$696,351
2024
$8,668 (+2.4%)
$477,888 + $204,809
$682,697
2023
$8,464 (+1.3%)
$477,888 + $204,809
$682,697
2022
$8,354 (+2.5%)
$468,518 + $200,793
$669,311
2021
$8,147 (+1.2%)
$459,331 + $196,856
$656,187
2020
$8,053 (+2.4%)
$450,325 + $192,996
$643,321
2019
$7,864 (+1.7%)
$445,707 + $191,017
$636,724
2018
$7,729 (+1.4%)
$436,968 + $187,272
$624,240
2017
$7,619 (+25.0%)
$420,000 + $180,000
$600,000
2016
$6,095 (+3.3%)
$420,000 + $180,000
$600,000
2015
$5,902 (+2.0%)
$290,222 + $193,478
$483,700
2014
$5,784 (+11.9%)
$280,263 + $186,839
$467,102
2013
$5,168 (+3.6%)
$280,263 + $186,839
$467,102
2012
$4,988 (−10.3%)
$244,234 + $162,822
$407,056
2011
$5,561 (+1.3%)
$234,840 + $156,560
$391,400
2010
$5,491
$268,162 + $178,773
$446,935
2009
$5,494 (+3.0%)
$266,158 + $177,437
$443,595
2008
$5,331
$266,790 + $177,859
$444,649
Tax history for 1880 Wharf Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,328 (+7.6%)
$487,446 + $208,905
$696,351
2024
$8,668 (+2.4%)
$477,888 + $204,809
$682,697
2023
$8,464 (+1.3%)
$477,888 + $204,809
$682,697
2022
$8,354 (+2.5%)
$468,518 + $200,793
$669,311
2021
$8,147 (+1.2%)
$459,331 + $196,856
$656,187
2020
$8,053 (+2.4%)
$450,325 + $192,996
$643,321
2019
$7,864 (+1.7%)
$445,707 + $191,017
$636,724
2018
$7,729 (+1.4%)
$436,968 + $187,272
$624,240
2017
$7,619 (+25.0%)
$420,000 + $180,000
$600,000
2016
$6,095 (+3.3%)
$420,000 + $180,000
$600,000
2015
$5,902 (+2.0%)
$290,222 + $193,478
$483,700
2014
$5,784 (+11.9%)
$280,263 + $186,839
$467,102
2013
$5,168 (+3.6%)
$280,263 + $186,839
$467,102
2012
$4,988 (−10.3%)
$244,234 + $162,822
$407,056
2011
$5,561 (+1.3%)
$234,840 + $156,560
$391,400
2010
$5,491
$268,162 + $178,773
$446,935
2009
$5,494 (+3.0%)
$266,158 + $177,437
$443,595
2008
$5,331
$266,790 + $177,859
$444,649
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,708 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1962
Sq. Ft.
792
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
03503136
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
R-1
Residential Single-Family District
The purpose of the R-1 zoning district is to protect and enhance the unique qualities of individual neighborhoods in Capitola. The R-1 zoning district allows for variation in development standards based on the existing development patterns within these neighborhoods. New development will respect the existing scale, density, and character of neighborhoods to strengthen Capitola’s unique sense of place.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: On Street, Undersized
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bathroom Description: Tub
Room Information
Dining Room Description: Dining Area
Kitchen Description: Oven Range (Electric), Refrigerator(s)
Interior Features
Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Gas-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 2
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Other (See Remarks)
Heating: Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Mountains, Water
Fencing: Partial Fencing
Roof: Flat/Low Pitch
Building Information
Style: Traditional
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Pillars/Posts/Piers, Steel Frame
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 600
Property Information
Property Condition: Other (See Remarks)
Property Primary ID: 239558
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.154
Lot Description: Grade (Steep)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Other (See Remarks)
Zoning: AR
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows
Sewer Septic: Sewer Connected, Sump Pump
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Natural Gas
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School District: Soquel Union Elementary
Middle School: New Brighton Middle
High School: Soquel High
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 792
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,708 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 03503136
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Soquel Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
New Brighton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Soquel High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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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.
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Estimated sale price
$1.06M – $1.29M
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