Home | Santa Cruz County | Capitola | 95010 | 609 Escalona Dr
MLS: ML81975573 | Status: Sold | Price: $3,500,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2 /1
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 /1 | 2,922 | 7,231 | 1995 |
A once-in-a-lifetime chance to own your dream home on Depot Hill, Capitola's most prestigious neighborhood. This stylish house is the perfect primary home or coastal retreat, just steps to the quaint seaside resort of Capitola by the Sea, w/its shops, restaurants & beaches. Featuring inlaid hardwood floors, crown molding, marble finishes, gas fireplace & beautiful architectural touches throughout. New paint, refinished floors, & updated fixtures, this bright, inviting house is move-in-ready. A spacious living room with built-in cabinets & fireplace, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, large laundry/utility room, half bath, & a den/family room w/built-in bookcases. Upstairs are three bedrooms, a study area, & two full baths. Skylights, high ceilings & ocean peeks create a spacious, sunny open feel throughout this home. A white picket fence, flowers, mature landscaping, & brick pathways in the sunny gardens in the front & back of this generous lot have a coastal cottage garden feel. French doors lead to a private back yard & back patio This home in a peaceful cul-de-sac seamlessly blends elegance w/a coastal lifestyle, just perfect for living well & for entertaining friends & family. Don't miss the opportunity to own a home in this exclusive neighborhood in Capitola.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML81975573 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Skylight, Tile, Updated Bath(s), Half on Ground Floor |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer |
| Dining Room | Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room |
| Family Room | No Family Room |
| Fireplace | Gas Burning, Living Room |
| Flooring | Tile, Wood |
| Laundry | Inside, In Utility Room |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Central Forced Air - Gas |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Style | Craftsman |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Detached, Guest / Visitor Parking, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Soquel Union Elementary |
| High School District | Santa Cruz City High |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | R1 |
Lauren Spencer
Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 00925382
Phone: (831) 818-3723
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brighton Middle School | public | 6-8 | 0.24 mi | 6 |
| Soquel Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.92 mi | 5 |
| Main Street Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.20 mi | 7 |
| Soquel High School | public | 9-12 | 1.34 mi | 9 |
| Mar Vista Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.60 mi | 6 |
| Live Oak Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.97 mi | 4 |
| Del Mar Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.28 mi | 4 |
| Special Education Preschool | public | UG | 2.29 mi | N/A |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center | public | K-8 | 2.29 mi | 7 |
| Shoreline Middle School | public | 6-8 | 2.33 mi | 6 |
| Green Acres Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.36 mi | 5 |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.57 mi | 7 |
| Harbor High School | public | 9-12 | 2.68 mi | 7 |
| Valencia Elementary School | public | K-6 | 2.86 mi | 7 |
| Santa Cruz Adult | public | UG | 2.88 mi | N/A |
| De Laveaga Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.97 mi | 8 |
| Aptos Junior High School | public | 7-8 | 3.42 mi | 4 |
| Gault Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.45 mi | 5 |
| Mountain Elementary School | public | K-6 | 3.47 mi | 9 |
| Branciforte Middle School | public | 6-8 | 3.55 mi | 9 |
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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 02, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Lauren Spencer, (831) 818-3723.