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Property Description
Prime Development property undergoing lot split for potential 10 additional units on back parcel AND & ADU approval on front parcel. Existing charming California 2/1 + 1/1 cottage style duplex carrier sits on the front portion of the property w/ a long driveway for parking & plenty of room for a planned additional 2 bedroom, 2 bath ADU (plans & bid available with sale). Rear parcel will use SB1123 zoned for up to 10 units. Property in total is 13,000+sq.ft., level & adjacent to Capitola! The super cute 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom main house spans 1,029 sq.ft. & features two ground floor bedrooms and a beautifully updated bath w/ tub. Large patio & inside laundry area w/ a washer & dryer. Also existing is a detached 1-bed, 1-bath ADU of approximately 300 sq ft (buyer to verify size), perfect for guest quarters or keep as additional rental income. Both units are fully rented. Exceptional flexibility & upside, this property is ideal for developers, investors, owner-users, or anyone looking to create a multi-unit rental property in one of Santa Cruz's highly desirable neighborhoods. Across from the Capitola Mall. Once completed, property could consist of the existing Duplex, an additional 2/2 ADU, and a 6,000 square foot vacant lot zoned for up to 10 units.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1610 Bulb Ave
General
- Price: $1,998,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML82024738
- Updated: 12/2/2025
- Added to Site: 93 day(s) ago
Interior
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Tub , Updated Bath
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedroom Features: Ground-Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
Other Rooms
- Family Room: Separate Family Room
- Kitchen: Laminate Countertop, Gas Hookups, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range
- Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
- Guest Quarters: ADU
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
Parking
- Parking Features: Guest/Visitor Parking, Parking Area
Location
- Area: Live Oak
- County: Santa Cruz
- Cross Streets: Capitola Road
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Central Air (Gas/Forced Air)
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Public Utilities
Structural Information
- Construction: Detached
- Foundation: Concrete Slab
- Roof: Shingle
- Square Feet: 1,029
- Year Built: 1947
Lot Features
- Property View: Neighborhood
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.308
- Minimum Lot Size: 13416
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 13,416
- Grounds/Landscape: Balcony / Patio
- Zoning: R-1-6
- Lot Description: Level, Possible Lot Split
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Listed by Frank De Bernardo, Broker, Frank De Bernardo
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Schools
Schools serving 1610 Bulb Ave
School Districts:Live Oak Elementary School District, Santa Cruz City High School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mission Hill Middle School 425 King Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | 7-8 | 3.7 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 | 1.6 mi |
Santa Cruz High School 415 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 | 9-12 | 3.5 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 1610 Bulb Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/02/2025
Price Reduced
$1,998,000
-9.18%
MLS
10/14/2025
Listed
$2,200,000
83.33%
MLS
8/19/2021
Sold
$1,200,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1610 Bulb Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$16,169
9%
$1,273,449
4%
2023
$14,843
2%
$1,224,000
2%
2022
$14,507
181%
$1,200,000
247%
2021
$5,163
1%
$345,329
1%
2020
$5,096
2%
$341,788
2%
2019
$4,990
2%
$335,086
2%
2018
$4,891
2%
$328,516
2%
2017
$4,794
4%
$322,076
2%
2016
$4,625
2%
$315,760
2%
2015
$4,514
2%
$311,016
2%
2014
$4,438
—
$304,924
—
2013
$4,449
—
$303,546
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1610 Bulb Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (MLS# ML82024738) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1610 Bulb Ave is currently listed for $1,998,000 and was received on October 14, 2025. Want to learn more about 1610 Bulb Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Live Oak? You can browse all Live Oak real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

