NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1530 Prospect Ave Capitola, CA 95010

Estimated Value: $2,989,000 - $9,538,159

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,050 Sq Ft
$1,720/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 03, 2012

Last sale price $5,500,000 $1,358 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $44,734/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Wine Cellar
  • Sauna
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Spa
  • Deck

About This Home

As of October 2012

This is truly an unusual home that combines the authentic Victorian home style with the contemporary design of Italy. Outstanding views overlooking the Monterey Bay above Capitola. Outdoor pizza oven and professional state of the art outdoor kitchen. 1000 bottle wine cellar with solid cork floors. Many eco friendly and recycled materials. Decorator showcase. State of the art audio/video systems.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Tomaselli

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00546085 Listed on: 10/01/2012

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Tomaselli

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00546085 Listed on: 10/01/2012

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $73,661

Year Built

  • Built in 1895

Lot Details

  • Security Fence
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Georgian Colonial Architecture
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Floor Insulation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,050 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Clean Air Certified Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Sauna
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Steam Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts
  • Water Treatment System
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 034-046-005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$73,661

Year Built

Built in 1895

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Victorian, Georgian
  • Age: 117
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1358.02
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 4050
  • Barclay Horizontal: 77
  • Barclays Page: 56
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 973
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 56
  • Map Side Coordinate: 7
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 63
  • Map Top Coordinate: C
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 77
  • Thomas Bros Page: 973
  • Thomas Brothers: C7
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Zoning Description: R-1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Clean Air Certified, Yes
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Freezer, Dishwashers - 2+, Microwave, Ovens - 2+, Oven - Self Cleaning, Trash Compactor, Refrigerators - 2+, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 4050
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned, Fire Alarm, Fire System - Sprinkler, Security Fence
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer, Gas Hookup, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Loft, Attic, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 4
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Tubs - 1, Stall Shower - 2+, Steam Shower, Sunken Tub, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets, Dual Flush Toilet, Half Bath - More than 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Steam Room or Sauna, Spa / Hot Tub, Pool - No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Bay, Mountains, Local/Neighborhood, Ocean, City Lights
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Drought Tolerant Plants, BBQ Area, Deck, Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating System: Heating - 2+ Zones, Radiant, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Elevator(s)/Lift(s), Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Wet Bar, Bay Window, Built-in Vacuum

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City Elementary

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Down
  • Parcel Number: 034-046-005
  • Lot Location: Oceanfront, Bayfront
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 1666.67
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6534.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 6534.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 6534.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6534.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Insulation - Per Owner, Walls Insulated, Insulation - Floor, Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Skylight Tube(s), Thermostat Controller, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City Elementary

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
$7,049,464

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

Closed on
Jul 16, 2019
Sold by
Inglis Michael and Michael Inglis Declaration Of
Bought by
Christopher Donald C and Christopher Karen D

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2012
Closed on
Sep 13, 2012
Sold by
Crocker Richard L and Crocker Theresa E
Bought by
Inglis Michael and Michael Inglis Declaration Of
Seller's Agent
Robert Tomaselli
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Robert Tomaselli
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$6,750,000
Sold Price
$5,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,250,000
-18.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.85%

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

Range of Values:

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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 Change Sq Ft Price
10/03/2012 10/03/12 Sold $5,500,000 -18.5% $1,358 / Sq Ft
10/03/2012 10/03/12 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2012 10/01/12 For Sale $6,750,000 -- $1,667 / 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 2012

    Robert Tomaselli

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81236338

MLSListings

APN: 034-046-05-000

California Santa Cruz County Capitola 95010

1530 Prospect Ave, Capitola, CA

This home is located at 1530 Prospect Ave, Capitola, CA 95010 since 01 October 2012 and is currently estimated at $6,967,720, approximately $1,720 per square foot. This property was built in 1895. 1530 Prospect Ave is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Soquel Elementary School, New Brighton Middle School, and Mission Hill Middle School.

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