The best priced 3-bedroom in the entire 95062 has a price improvement!Located near the surf, harbor, restaurants, coffee shops, medical offices, and Highway 1. Move-in ready, recently upgraded interior and new deck. Has a cozy fireplace to relax in front of after a day of surfing, convenient upstairs laundry, Number 24 is the best location in El Dorado Commons, away from the street noise and only one common wall.
TownhomeProperty Type
1981Year Built
$675Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Pete Pearson•DRE #00936463• Bailey Properties
Cozy and great location 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath (2 showers upstairs), end unit townhome, walking distance from schools, grocery stores and Capitola Mall. Home has downstairs fireplace, wood and tile flooring, vaulted ceilings, skylights, downstairs fenced patio, upstairs private balcony, upstairs laundry with washer/dryer, master bedroom loft, bathroom granite counter tops and assigned carport parking. HOA is stable and has recently renovated all exterior of buildings with fresh wood and painting. Common areas are a quiet and a serene park-like setting.
MLSListings #ML81407590
May 28, 2014
Sold
$375,000
$310/sq ft
Apr 18, 2014
Pending
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Mar 11, 2014
Listed
$375,000
$310/sq ft
+18
Ready to move in! This end unit townhouse has it all--fresh paint, new quartz kitchen countertops, stainless appliances with gas stove, newer furnace and water heater. Lots of light with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, tile and hardwood floors, granite bathroom countertops, upstairs deck, loft, laundry room with cabinets and washer/dryer, private patio, and large common area.
Public Records
Oct 15, 1999
Sold
$206,000
$171/sq ft
MLSListings #ML89937925
Oct 15, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Aug 31, 1999
Sold
$206,000
$171/sq ft
Aug 23, 1999
Listed
$199,950
$166/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 30, 1988
Sold
$125,000
$103/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 10, 1987
Sold
$108,000
$89/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 2, 1983
Sold
$1,338,000
$1,108/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 15, 1980
Sold
$253,000
$209/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,520 (+31.6%)
$586,500 + $204,000
$790,500
2024
$7,993 (+4.8%)
$352,540 + $235,027
$587,567
2023
$7,629 (+2.5%)
$352,540 + $235,027
$587,567
2022
$7,441 (+3.9%)
$345,628 + $230,418
$576,046
2021
$7,162 (+25.7%)
$338,850 + $225,900
$564,750
2020
$5,696 (+2.2%)
$332,206 + $221,471
$553,677
2019
$5,575 (+2.0%)
$252,202 + $168,134
$420,336
2018
$5,469 (+2.0%)
$247,256 + $164,838
$412,094
2017
$5,361 (+2.3%)
$237,656 + $158,437
$396,093
2016
$5,240 (+2.8%)
$237,656 + $158,437
$396,093
2015
$5,098 (+39.9%)
$232,996 + $155,330
$388,326
2014
$3,644 (+0.1%)
$154,970 + $103,316
$258,286
2013
$3,639 (+2.0%)
$154,970 + $103,316
$258,286
2012
$3,567 (+2.4%)
$154,270 + $102,849
$257,119
2011
$3,483 (+1.6%)
$151,245 + $100,832
$252,077
2010
$3,428 (+0.3%)
$148,279 + $98,855
$247,134
2009
$3,418 (+5.7%)
$147,171 + $98,116
$245,287
2008
$3,234
$147,521 + $98,349
$245,870
Tax history for 1200 Capitola Rd #24
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,520 (+31.6%)
$586,500 + $204,000
$790,500
2024
$7,993 (+4.8%)
$352,540 + $235,027
$587,567
2023
$7,629 (+2.5%)
$352,540 + $235,027
$587,567
2022
$7,441 (+3.9%)
$345,628 + $230,418
$576,046
2021
$7,162 (+25.7%)
$338,850 + $225,900
$564,750
2020
$5,696 (+2.2%)
$332,206 + $221,471
$553,677
2019
$5,575 (+2.0%)
$252,202 + $168,134
$420,336
2018
$5,469 (+2.0%)
$247,256 + $164,838
$412,094
2017
$5,361 (+2.3%)
$237,656 + $158,437
$396,093
2016
$5,240 (+2.8%)
$237,656 + $158,437
$396,093
2015
$5,098 (+39.9%)
$232,996 + $155,330
$388,326
2014
$3,644 (+0.1%)
$154,970 + $103,316
$258,286
2013
$3,639 (+2.0%)
$154,970 + $103,316
$258,286
2012
$3,567 (+2.4%)
$154,270 + $102,849
$257,119
2011
$3,483 (+1.6%)
$151,245 + $100,832
$252,077
2010
$3,428 (+0.3%)
$148,279 + $98,855
$247,134
2009
$3,418 (+5.7%)
$147,171 + $98,116
$245,287
2008
$3,234
$147,521 + $98,349
$245,870
*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.
1,292
Year built
1981
Style
Townhouse
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
02637123
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: Covered Parking
Parking Spaces: 1
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Half on Ground Floor, Updated Bath(s)
Room Information
Dining Room Description: Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Townhouse
Concrete Slab
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,208
Property Information
Ownership Type: Common Interest Development
Property Primary ID: 41216
Restrictions: Age (No Restrictions)
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RM-2.5
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
# of Units in Complex (Minimum): 27
HOA Information
Has HOA
Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Common Area Gas, Decks, Exterior Painting, Insurance (Common Area), Landscaping/Gardening, Maintenance (Common Area), Roof
HOA Fee: $626
HOA Name: El Dorado Commons
School Information
Elementary School District: Live Oak Elementary
High School District: Santa Cruz City Elementary
Location Information
Subject property is in the El Dorado Commons complex. Unit #24. Cross streets are Capitola Road and El Dorado Ave. 7th or 17th Avenue to Capitola Road to El Dorado Avenue
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,292
Stories: —
Lot Size: 741 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 02637123
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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
$776,000 – $939,000
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