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Property Description
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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1965 42nd Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,230,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML82007636
- Added to Site: 240 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Freestanding, Wood-Burning
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Family Room: Separate Family Room
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
Parking
- Parking Features: Off-Street Parking
Location
- Area: Capitola
- County: Santa Cruz
- Cross Streets: Clares
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Central Air (Gas/Forced Air)
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Leased
Structural Information
- Construction: Detached
- Foundation: Concrete Slab
- Roof: Composition
- Square Feet: 1,333
- Year Built: 1987
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.132
- Minimum Lot Size: 5750
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,750
- Zoning: Residential
Listed by KW Thrive Santa Cruz, Shemeika K. Fox
Sold by Expca, Kristen Valenza
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Schools
Schools serving 1965 42nd 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 | 0.6 mi |
New Brighton Middle School 250 Washburn Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
Mission Hill Middle School 425 King Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | 7-8 | 4 mi |
Soquel High School 401 Soquel San Jose Road, Soquel, CA 95073 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Harbor High School 300 La Fonda Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Santa Cruz High School 415 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | 9-12 | 3.8 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 1965 42nd Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/18/2025
Sold
$1,230,000
-12.08%
MLS
5/20/2025
Listed
$1,399,000
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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.
1965 42nd Ave, Capitola, CA 95010 (MLS# ML82007636) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,230,000 on August 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 1965 42nd 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.

