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Property Description
Perched above the heart of Capitola Village, 1540 Prospect Ave offers a front-row seat to breathtaking coastal panoramas, where the iconic Cement Ship, the longest stretch of shoreline in the county, and the endless blue of the Pacific converge in a living canvas of sea and sky. Inside a grand hallway unfolds, lined with four bedroomstwo pairs connected by Jack and Jill baths. As you reach the end of the corridor, prepare to be swept away: a wall of glass reveals a sweeping view of the ocean, casting the spacious living room in radiant natural light. Behind it, the open-concept kitchen is perfectly positioned for entertainingpour a cocktail, prepare a feast, and never miss a moment of the setting sun as it melts into the horizon. This home is rich with artistic architectural touches, blending mid-century inspiration with timeless charm. A detached garage with a versatile loft space above awaits your visionwhether a WFH office, yoga studio, or guest quarters. The thoughtfully designed front yard features hardscaping and mature landscaping, while the backyard is a charming courtyard with covered storage for surfboards and coastal essentials. Rarely does a property like this come to marketa coastal escape with soul, style, and one of the best views in all of Santa Cruz County.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1540 Prospect Ave
General
- Sold For: $4,000,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML82003593
- Added to Site: 305 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Family Room: No Family Room
- Kitchen: Dishwasher, Hood over Range, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached Garage
Location
- Area: Capitola
- County: Santa Cruz
- Cross Streets: Lincoln Ave
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Fireplace
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Public Utilities
Structural Information
- Construction: Detached
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
- Square Feet: 2,243
- Year Built: 1931
Lot Features
- Property View: Ocean, Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
- Minimum Lot Size: 4792
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,792
- Zoning: Residential
Listed by Room Real Estate, The Madani Team
Sold by S0073, Benjamin Strock
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Schools
Schools serving 1540 Prospect Ave
School Districts:Soquel Elementary School District, Santa Cruz City High School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Soquel Elementary School 2700 Porter Street, Soquel, CA 95073 | K-5 | 0.9 mi |
New Brighton Middle School 250 Washburn Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Mission Hill Middle School 425 King Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | 7-8 | 4.5 mi |
Soquel High School 401 Soquel San Jose Road, Soquel, CA 95073 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Harbor High School 300 La Fonda Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | 9-12 | 2.3 mi |
Santa Cruz High School 415 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | 9-12 | 4.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1540 Prospect Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/12/2025
Sold
$4,000,000
14.29%
MLS
4/23/2025
Listed
$3,500,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1540 Prospect Ave, Capitola, CA 95010 (MLS# ML82003593) is a Single Family property that was sold at $4,000,000 on May 12, 2025. Want to learn more about 1540 Prospect Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Capitola? You can browse all Capitola real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

