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listing_id: ML82007636
status: Closed
price: 1230000
beds: 2
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1333
sqft_lot: 5750
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1987
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1965 42nd Ave"
city: Capitola
state: CA
zip: 95010
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 36.977874
lng: -121.96294
days_on_market: 316
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Shemeika K. Fox"
list_office: "KW Thrive Santa Cruz"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 588-2334"
list_agent_license: 01479629
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Capitola | 95010 | 1965 42nd Ave

1965 42nd Ave, Capitola, CA 95010

MLS: ML82007636 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,230,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 2 1,333 5,750 1987

Remarks

Welcome to 1965 42nd Avenue, Capitola. This serene coastal retreat is in one of Capitola's most desirable and accessible neighborhoods. This charming home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,333 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,750 sq. ft. lot. From the lush, vibrant front yard with inviting curb appeal to the private and beautifully landscaped backyard, every corner of this property is designed for comfort, style and enjoyment. Just minutes from the beach and the lively Capitola Village, this has the perfect mix of privacy and convenience. Picture morning surf sessions, afternoons spent browsing boutiques, and evenings filled with sunset dinners by the water. Inside, the single level, open-concept layout flows effortlessly from the modern kitchen featuring polished concrete countertops to a private backyard designed for entertaining. AstroTurf provides easy maintenance, while a sunny deck and tropical landscaping bring the ultimate in outdoor living. The detached studio with its own mini-split system is the perfect home office, creative retreat, or quiet sanctuary. Enjoy the added benefits of leased solar, a new roof, replaced sewer lateral, carport & off-street parking. This is more than just a home; its your ticket to the Capitola lifestyle!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82007636
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Dining Room Breakfast Bar, Eat in Kitchen
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Family Room, Free Standing, Wood Burning
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Slab

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Off-Street Parking, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Soquel Union Elementary
High School District Santa Cruz City High
Water Public
Zoning Residential

Contact Information

Shemeika K. Fox
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
License #: 01479629
Phone: (831) 588-2334

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Soquel Elementary School public K-5 0.63 mi 5
New Brighton Middle School public 6-8 0.83 mi 6
Soquel High School public 9-12 0.97 mi 9
Live Oak Elementary School public K-5 1.03 mi 4
Main Street Elementary School public K-5 1.15 mi 7
Special Education Preschool public UG 1.33 mi N/A
Ocean Alternative Education Center public K-8 1.33 mi 7
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 1.40 mi 5
Del Mar Elementary School public K-5 1.48 mi 4
Shoreline Middle School public 6-8 1.48 mi 6
Harbor High School public 9-12 1.73 mi 7
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School public K-5 1.91 mi 7
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 1.93 mi N/A
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 2.03 mi 8
Mar Vista Elementary School public K-6 2.48 mi 6
Gault Elementary School public K-5 2.49 mi 5
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 2.59 mi 9
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School public K-5 2.82 mi 9
Ark Independent Studies School public 6-12 2.82 mi 4
Alternative Family Education School public K-12 2.82 mi 7

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Shemeika K. Fox, (831) 588-2334.