This exceptional bluff-front property enhanced with a newer Carmel Style 4-car garage on Depot Hill in Capitola, offers an investment opportunity w/ breathtaking views & close proximity to local attractions, , promising both prestige & tranquility. It includes a 4,838 sq ft -2-story 4-plex & a charming 495 sq ft 1 bedroom cottage, currently leased generating approx $25K in income, w/ significant development potential. Zoned for both residential and bed and breakfast, it's a rare find in a prestigious area, w/ potential for minor land division (in progress) and the development of 2 luxury homes w/ ADU's or 4 condos with a house as just 2 possibilities. This picturesque setting offers expansive Monterey Bay views and marine life sightings. Near Capitola Village, it's a short walk to beaches, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, offering a lifestyle of peace with community vibrancy. Just 26 miles from Silicon Valley, it's highly attractive in Santa Cruz County's market. An opportunity to own oceanfront property with development potential, this is an exceptional investment in a prime location. The value and potential of this property will increase significantly after the proposed lot split (currently inprogress) and the construction of apartments, condos or new homes with ADUs.
Other ResidentialProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.83 acresLot Size
$1,437Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jennifer Cosgrove•DRE #01334273• Intero Real Estate Services
Contact: 408-930-8425
Bought with Joe William Callero•DRE #01384858• USA Realty and Loans
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81312359
Apr 21, 2025
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81990913
May 15, 2025
Sold
$5,100,000
$1,054/sq ft
May 15, 2025
Sold
$5,100,000
$1,054/sq ft
Apr 9, 2025
Listing Removed
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Mar 17, 2025
Pending
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Feb 8, 2025
Contingent
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Jan 17, 2025
Listed
$5,200,000
$1,075/sq ft
Jan 17, 2025
Listed
$5,200,000
$1,075/sq ft
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This exceptional bluff-front property enhanced with a newer Carmel Style 4-car garage on Depot Hill in Capitola, offers an investment opportunity w/breathtaking views & close proximity to local attractions,, promising both prestige & tranquility. It includes a 4,838 sq ft -2-story 4-plex & a charming 495 sq ft 1 bedroom cottage, currently leased generating approx $25K in income, w/significant development potential. Zoned for both residential and bed and breakfast, it's a rare find in a prestigious area, w/potential for minor land division (in progress) and the development of 2 luxury homes w/ADU's or 4 condos with a house as just 2 possibilities. This picturesque setting offers expansive Monterey Bay views and marine life sightings. Near Capitola Village, it's a short walk to beaches, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, offering a lifestyle of peace with community vibrancy. Just 26 miles from Silicon Valley, it's highly attractive in Santa Cruz County's market. An opportunity to own oceanfront property with development potential, this is an exceptional investment in a prime location. The value and potential of this property will increase significantly after the proposed lot split (currently inprogress) and the construction of apartments, condos or new homes with ADUs.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Last updated by owner on Feb 18, 2017.
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): 4
Garage (Maximum): 4
Parking Description: Detached, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle
Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 6
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 9
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 9
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 9
Room Information
Dining Room Description: No Formal Dining Room
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Wall Furnace
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Bay, Ocean, Water Front
Fencing: Fenced Back, Partial Fencing
Roof: Shake, Composition
Building Information
Style: Cottage, Traditional
Subclass: Other Residential
Crawl Space
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 4,838
Property Information
2nd Residence Sq. Ft.: 495
Property Primary ID: 193458
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.828
Lot Description: Grade (Level), Possible Lot Split, Views
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Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R-1 and VS
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: 1 bed cottage
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
Location Information
Directions: take Escalona Drive to Sacramento Ave, turn right, then left at El Salto. It's the last property on the right :)
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Style: Single Family Residential
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County: Santa Cruz County
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Home facts updated by county records on Feb 18, 2017
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Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Main Street Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
New Brighton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Soquel High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in
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U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$7.86M – $9.52M
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