* PRICE REDUCTION!! Close to UCSC or Cabrillo. Given the location good for students, a family or first time buyers. Close to bus line. Inviting open floor-plan has huge living/dining/kitchen area plus ample sized bedrooms (one has a loft) with vaulted ceilings, 3rd bedroom is shown as an office. Amenities include: Granite kitchen counter tops, New Stainless steel appliances, New double pane windows & sliding glass door with 15 yr warranty, transferable to new owner. Updated bathroom has granite counter, vessel sink. Deck, patio & covered parking. Large laundry room. This unit is well-situated in the complex with easy access to (2) parking spaces & your front door. PET'S ALLOWED. WE HAVE A BID TO BUILD THE 1/2 BATH DOWNSTAIRS! Excellent location that is quiet, yet easy to bicycle thru town, close to the beach, downtown, shops, restaurants and the freeway. Live the Santa Cruz lifestyle you've always wanted at an affordable price! PARKING & ACCESS ON EL DORADO AVE.
TownhomeProperty Type
1981Year Built
741 sq ftLot Size
$606Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Janice Boardman•DRE #01206858• eXp Realty of California Inc
Contact: 831-818-0339
Bought with Jean Marie Ragus•DRE #00970974• David Lyng Real Estate
JUST REDUCED! POSSIBLE SELLER CREDIT FOR 2 YEARS OF HOA DUES-CONDITIONS APPLY! TURNKEY TOWNHOME ALL DRESSED UP AND READY TO GO! INVITING OPEN FLOOR-PLAN HAS HUGE LIVING/DINING/KITCHEN AREA PLUS AMPLE SIZED BEDROOMS(ONE EVEN HAS A LOFT) WITH VAULTED CEILINGS, DECK, PATIO AND COVERED PARKING. AMENITIES INCLUDE GRANITE KITCHEN, ENGINEERED WOOD FLOORS, NEW CARPET, NEW PAINT. .. THE LIST GOES ON. FRESHLY REMODELED BATHROOM HAS GRANITE COUNTER, VESSEL SINK AND "PEBBLE-STONE" FLOOR. THIS UNIT IS WELL-SITUATED IN THE COMPLEX WITH EASY ACCESS TO PARKING. EXCELLENT LOCATION THAT IS QUIET, YET CLOSE TO THE BEACH, DOWNTOWN, SHOPS, RESTAURANTS AND THE FREEWAY. LIVE THE SANTA CRUZ LIFESTYLE YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE!
Public Records
Jun 21, 2005
Sold
$520,000
$441/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80526392
Jun 21, 2005
Listing Removed
—
May 31, 2005
Sold
$520,000
$441/sq ft
May 16, 2005
Listed
$520,000
$441/sq ft
GREAT LIVE OAK LOCATION, CLOSE TO EVERYTHING AND BEACHES, LIGHT & BRIGHT WITH VAULTED CEILINGS UPSTAIRS. VERY QUIET & PRIVATE WITH SECLUDED BACK PATIO AND UPSTAIRS DECK. LAUNDRY INSIDE UNIT.
Public Records
Mar 17, 2000
Sold
$240,000
$203/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80004934
Mar 17, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Feb 18, 2000
Sold
$240,000
$203/sq ft
Feb 12, 2000
Listed
$234,500
$199/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 18, 1997
Sold
$139,000
$118/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 2, 1983
Sold
$1,338,000
$1,134/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 15, 1980
Sold
$253,000
$214/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,556 (+4.7%)
$369,335 + $246,223
$615,558
2024
$8,169 (+4.8%)
$362,093 + $241,395
$603,488
2023
$7,798 (+2.5%)
$362,093 + $241,395
$603,488
2022
$7,606 (+3.9%)
$354,993 + $236,662
$591,655
2021
$7,324 (+1.2%)
$348,033 + $232,021
$580,054
2020
$7,241 (+2.2%)
$341,208 + $227,472
$568,680
2019
$7,085 (+13.9%)
$337,710 + $225,140
$562,850
2018
$6,221 (+2.0%)
$331,088 + $220,725
$551,813
2017
$6,101 (−3.1%)
$290,700 + $173,400
$464,100
2016
$6,299 (+9.6%)
$290,700 + $173,400
$464,100
2015
$5,749 (+9.1%)
$249,584 + $236,148
$485,732
2014
$5,271 (+16.7%)
$204,408 + $193,406
$397,814
2013
$4,518 (+2.7%)
$204,408 + $193,406
$397,814
2012
$4,399 (−4.3%)
$168,932 + $159,840
$328,772
2011
$4,594 (−0.8%)
$164,011 + $155,185
$319,196
2010
$4,631 (+0.3%)
$174,480 + $165,090
$339,570
2009
$4,616 (−22.2%)
$178,041 + $168,459
$346,500
2008
$5,933
$177,641 + $168,859
$346,500
Tax history for 1200 Capitola Rd #2
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,556 (+4.7%)
$369,335 + $246,223
$615,558
2024
$8,169 (+4.8%)
$362,093 + $241,395
$603,488
2023
$7,798 (+2.5%)
$362,093 + $241,395
$603,488
2022
$7,606 (+3.9%)
$354,993 + $236,662
$591,655
2021
$7,324 (+1.2%)
$348,033 + $232,021
$580,054
2020
$7,241 (+2.2%)
$341,208 + $227,472
$568,680
2019
$7,085 (+13.9%)
$337,710 + $225,140
$562,850
2018
$6,221 (+2.0%)
$331,088 + $220,725
$551,813
2017
$6,101 (−3.1%)
$290,700 + $173,400
$464,100
2016
$6,299 (+9.6%)
$290,700 + $173,400
$464,100
2015
$5,749 (+9.1%)
$249,584 + $236,148
$485,732
2014
$5,271 (+16.7%)
$204,408 + $193,406
$397,814
2013
$4,518 (+2.7%)
$204,408 + $193,406
$397,814
2012
$4,399 (−4.3%)
$168,932 + $159,840
$328,772
2011
$4,594 (−0.8%)
$164,011 + $155,185
$319,196
2010
$4,631 (+0.3%)
$174,480 + $165,090
$339,570
2009
$4,616 (−22.2%)
$178,041 + $168,459
$346,500
2008
$5,933
$177,641 + $168,859
$346,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
741 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
1,180
Year built
1981
Style
Townhouse
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
02637118
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport (Minimum): 1
Parking Description: Assigned Spaces, Common Parking Area, Covered Parking
Parking Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bathroom Description: Granite, Shower and Tub, Stone
Room Information
Loft, Utility Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room
Kitchen Description: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop (Granite), Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven (Self Cleaning), Oven Range (Electric), Refrigerator(s)
Interior Features
Laundry: Upper Floor, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Stone, Wood
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Balcony/Patio
Building Information
Subclass: Townhouse
Concrete Slab
Building Height (Minimum): 2
Building Height (Maximum): 2
Property Features
Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,180
Property Information
Ownership Type: Common Interest Development
Property Primary ID: 118803
Restrictions: Age (No Restrictions), Pets (Allowed)
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.017
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RM-2.5
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet
Sewer Septic: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
HOA Information
Has HOA
Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Decks, Exterior Painting, Garbage, Insurance, Maintenance (Common Area), Maintenance (Exterior), Management Fee, Reserves, Roof
HOA Documents: Bylaws, CC&RS, Rules & Regulations
HOA Document Fee: $175
HOA Fee: $495
HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
HOA Name: El Dorado Commons
HOA Transfer Fee: $100
School Information
Elementary School District: Live Oak Elementary
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Location Information
Directions: From Capitola Rd turn left onto El Dorado Rd,Complex is on your left.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,180
Stories: —
Lot Size: 741 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 02637118
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
Live Oak Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Shoreline Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Soquel High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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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Estimated sale price
$680,000 – $823,000
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