NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1530 Prospect Ave Unit A Capitola, CA 95010

Estimated Value: $7,077,000 - $8,721,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
4,050 Sq Ft
$1,950/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 19, 2019

Last sale price $6,150,000 $1,519 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $47,401/month

94 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Wine Cellar
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2019

Huge Price Reduction! This is truly an amazing home that combines the authentic Victorian home with the contemporary design of Italy. This magnificent home was built with amazing views of the quaint village of Capitola & expanded views across the bay to Monterey. Downstairs a beautiful open living and dining area including a custom Carrera fireplace carved in Italy and an incredible kitchen area w/Poggenpohl cabinetry. There is also an elevator with Mother of Pearl walls & silk lighting from Aqua Creations. Elegant Master bedroom /floating tub, and steam shower. Yoga room w/the privacy of a complete theatre sound system. Just below the staircase a simple passage leading to the beautiful 1000 bottle wine cellar w/solid cork floors and a redwood door that opens to a lovely protected patio that looks to the Pacific. Large yard with outside seating for large parties, outdoor pizza oven & a state of the art outdoor kitchen. There are just too many special features of this house to name here

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Tomaselli

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00546085 Listed on: 04/08/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Greg Hales

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01069517

Last Buyer's Agent

Erica Trinchero

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01305729

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 6,752 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,050 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Wine Cellar
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 034-046-05-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 4050
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Pantry, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 4050
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Tub in Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Bay, Ocean

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Bay Window, High Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Views
  • Parcel Number: 034-046-05-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1550
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6752.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6752.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2025
Sold by
Donald and Donald Karen Christopher
Bought by
Donald C Christopher Qualified Terminable Int and Christopher
Current Estimated Value
$7,899,000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2021
Sold by
Christopher Donald C and Christopher Karen D
Bought by
Christopher Donald C and Christopher Karen D

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2019
Closed on
Jul 16, 2019
Sold by
Inglis Michael and Michael Inglis Declaration Of
Bought by
Christopher Donald C and Christopher Karen D
Seller's Agent
Robert Tomaselli
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Erica Trinchero
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$6,995,000
Sold Price
$6,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$845,000
-12.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.94%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2012
Sold by
Crocker Richard L and Crocker Theresa E
Bought by
Inglis Michael and Michael Inglis Declaration Of

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2007
Sold by
Rlc Llc
Bought by
Crocker Richard L and Crocker Theresa E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,500,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2005
Sold by
Palmer Helen S and Palmer Exemption Trust
Bought by
Rlc Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
4.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2000
Sold by
Palmer Helen S and Palmer Revocable Living Trust
Bought by
Palmer Helen S and Helen S Palmer Survivors Trust
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Donald C Christopher Qualified Terminable Int -- None Listed On Document
Christopher Donald C -- None Available
Christopher Donald C $6,150,000 First American Title Company
Inglis Michael $5,500,000 First American Title Company
Crocker Richard L $2,100,000 First American Title Company
Rlc Llc $2,100,000 First American Title Co
Palmer Helen S -- --
Palmer Helen S -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Crocker Richard L $2,500,000
Previous Owner Rlc Llc $450,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/19/2019 07/19/19 Sold $6,150,000 -1.6% $1,519 / Sq Ft
07/12/2019 07/12/19 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2019 05/14/19 Price Changed $6,250,000 -10.7% $1,543 / Sq Ft
04/08/2019 04/08/19 For Sale $6,995,000 -- $1,727 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $73,661 $6,725,924 $4,708,147 $2,017,777
2023 $72,299 $6,464,748 $4,525,324 $1,939,424
2022 $71,700 $6,337,988 $4,436,592 $1,901,396
2021 $70,176 $6,213,714 $4,349,600 $1,864,114
2020 $69,544 $6,150,000 $4,305,000 $1,845,000
2019 $60,234 $5,332,422 $3,199,453 $2,132,969
2018 $59,362 $5,227,865 $3,136,719 $2,091,146
2017 $58,593 $5,125,357 $3,075,214 $2,050,143
2016 $55,152 $5,024,860 $3,014,916 $2,009,944
2015 $54,466 $4,949,382 $2,969,629 $1,979,753
2014 $53,536 $4,852,430 $2,911,458 $1,940,972
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Robert Tomaselli

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • Greg Hales

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Greg Hales

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 390-0335

    2 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Greg Hales
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  • Erica Trinchero

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Erica Trinchero

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 500-8006

    42 Total Sales

    Erica Trinchero
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81746034

MLSListings

APN: 034-046-05-000

California Santa Cruz County Capitola 95010

1530 Prospect Ave Unit A, Capitola, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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