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listing_id: ML81996747
status: Closed
price: 1625000
beds: 3
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1424
sqft_lot: 4922
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1958
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "405 Monterey Ave"
city: Capitola
state: CA
zip: 95010
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 36.978278
lng: -121.949062
days_on_market: 364
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Josh Kolbo"
list_office: "Trade-In Real Estate"
list_agent_phone: "(308) 293-7128"
list_agent_license: 02249370
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Capitola | 95010 | 405 Monterey Ave

405 Monterey Ave, Capitola, CA 95010

MLS: ML81996747 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,625,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 3 1,424 4,922 1958

Remarks

Live the ultimate Capitola Beach lifestyle, less than a 10-minute walk to Capitola Beach & Village! This renovated home features 2 self-contained units totaling 1,424 sq. ft. The main home is a 2-bed, 2-bath, all on the ground level with no stairs, perfect for easy accessibility. The second unit is a 1-bed, 1-bath with kitchen and living space, accessed via a private staircase. Enjoy a shared ground level laundry and office space . Just steps from Gayles Bakery & Capitola Village, this home offers prime walkability to dining, shops, and entertainment. The private backyard has a spacious lawn and patio with greenbelt views. The brand-new driveway provides 4+ car spots. The garage fits bikes, surfboards, mower, and more. Comes equipped with an owned solar system of 28 panels along with 3 battery storage packs making sure your bill is low and the lights stay on. Central forced air heating & cooling in both units run off solar! EV car charging hookup! Ideal for multigenerational living, investment, vacation home, or if you want extra space for guests. Many lenders allow buyers to qualify for a higher purchase price by factoring in potential rental income. Live in one unit and rent the other; upper unit previously rented for ~$4,000/month. Furnishings available for both units.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81996747
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Walk-in Closet, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Tile, Tub, Updated Bath(s)
Kitchen 220 Volt Outlet
Appliances Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Dining Area
Family Room Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Flooring Wood
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
Style Cottage

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Soquel Union Elementary
High School District Santa Cruz City High
Sewer Public Sewer
E.V. Hookup Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)
Zoning R-1

Contact Information

Josh Kolbo
Trade-In Real Estate
License #: 02249370
Phone: (308) 293-7128

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
New Brighton Middle School public 6-8 0.07 mi 6
Soquel Elementary School public K-5 0.67 mi 5
Main Street Elementary School public K-5 0.99 mi 7
Soquel High School public 9-12 1.10 mi 9
Mar Vista Elementary School public K-6 1.73 mi 6
Live Oak Elementary School public K-5 1.79 mi 4
Special Education Preschool public UG 2.06 mi N/A
Ocean Alternative Education Center public K-8 2.06 mi 7
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 2.14 mi 5
Del Mar Elementary School public K-5 2.16 mi 4
Shoreline Middle School public 6-8 2.19 mi 6
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School public K-5 2.32 mi 7
Harbor High School public 9-12 2.45 mi 7
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 2.66 mi N/A
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 2.73 mi 8
Valencia Elementary School public K-6 3.05 mi 7
Gault Elementary School public K-5 3.26 mi 5
Mountain Elementary School public K-6 3.29 mi 9
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 3.34 mi 9
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School public K-5 3.59 mi 9

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Josh Kolbo, (308) 293-7128.