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listing_id: ML82007034
status: Closed
price: 1388000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1350
sqft_lot: 2788
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1962
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "717 Bay Ave"
city: Capitola
state: CA
zip: 95010
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 36.980023
lng: -121.954678
days_on_market: 320
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "Liz Hawkins"
list_office: "Navarro & Associates Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 505-9354"
list_agent_license: 01229797
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Capitola | 95010 | 717 Bay Ave

717 Bay Ave, Capitola, CA 95010

MLS: ML82007034 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,388,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,350 2,788 1962

Remarks

Discover one of Capitolas best values...where prime location meets modern perfection. Yes, it's on Bay Ave, but this stretch sits by a stop sign, meaning cars pause instead of racing by, giving you the convenience of central living without the rush. Just minutes from the sand and village charm, this fully remodeled coastal home delivers $300,000+ in thoughtful upgrades from the inside out. A fully permitted rewire and replumb, new insulation, double-pane windows, fresh drywall and paint, and rich hardwood floors create a brand-new feel. The kitchen gleams with quartz countertops, stainless appliances, and undercabinet lighting, while spa-like baths feature modern finishes and glass shower doors. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a peaceful retreat after a day at the beach. French doors open to a landscaped backyard with turf, hardscape, and drip irrigationperfect for effortless outdoor living. The finished garage includes epoxy flooring, recessed lighting, and EV charger readiness. Here, youre steps from Gayles Bakery, local cafes, and Capitola Beachan ideal blend of style, walkability, and value for a primary home, weekend escape, or investment.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82007034
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Walk-in Closet
Bathrooms Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath(s), Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen 220 Volt Outlet, Exhaust Fan, Hookups - Ice Maker
Appliances Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven Range, Refrigerator
Dining Room Eat in Kitchen
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Family Room
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Laundry In Garage
Cooling Ceiling Fan
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Flat
Foundation Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Style Contemporary

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Gate/Door Opener, Garage: 1 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)
Water Public
Zoning R-1

Contact Information

Liz Hawkins
Navarro & Associates Realty
License #: 01229797
Phone: (408) 505-9354

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
New Brighton Middle School public 6-8 0.38 mi 6
Soquel Elementary School public K-5 0.40 mi 5
Soquel High School public 9-12 0.85 mi 9
Main Street Elementary School public K-5 0.86 mi 7
Live Oak Elementary School public K-5 1.51 mi 4
Special Education Preschool public UG 1.74 mi N/A
Ocean Alternative Education Center public K-8 1.74 mi 7
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 1.82 mi 5
Del Mar Elementary School public K-5 1.94 mi 4
Shoreline Middle School public 6-8 1.95 mi 6
Mar Vista Elementary School public K-6 2.00 mi 6
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School public K-5 2.03 mi 7
Harbor High School public 9-12 2.13 mi 7
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 2.33 mi N/A
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 2.40 mi 8
Gault Elementary School public K-5 2.96 mi 5
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 3.02 mi 9
Mountain Elementary School public K-6 3.18 mi 9
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School public K-5 3.27 mi 9
Ark Independent Studies School public 6-12 3.27 mi 4

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Liz Hawkins, (408) 505-9354.