$4,000,000
SOLD MAY 12, 2025

1540 Prospect Ave Capitola, CA 95010

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,243 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,783 Per Sq Ft

14% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Dining Area
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

About This Home

As of May 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jayson Madani

Room Real Estate License #70010074 Listed on: 04/23/2025

Room Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Ben Strock

Strock Real Estate License #01337838

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1931

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,243 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Ocean Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 034-046-04-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1931

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2243
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2243
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Ocean, Water

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 034-046-04-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1100
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4792.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4792.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High

Matterport 3D Tours

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2025
Closed on
May 8, 2025
Sold by
Russell R Tripp Revocable Trust and Crissman Roger W
Bought by
Hudelson Land Company Lp
Seller's Agent
Jayson Madani
Room Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ben Strock
Strock Real Estate
List Price
$3,500,000
Sold Price
$4,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$500,000
14.29%
Views
42
Current Estimated Value
$3,905,602

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$94,398
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2018
Sold by
Colletta Marjorie and Testamentary Trust Under The W
Bought by
Crissman Roger W and Russell R Tripp Revocable Trus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2017
Sold by
Comerica Bank
Bought by
Colletta Marjorie and Testamentary Trust Established
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $4,000,000 Stewart Title
Grant Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Sold $4,000,000 +14.3% $1,783 / Sq Ft
05/06/2025 05/06/25 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2025 04/23/25 For Sale $3,500,000 -- $1,560 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $3,233 $109,073 $57,821 $51,252
2023 $3,088 $104,838 $55,576 $49,262
2022 $2,981 $102,782 $54,486 $48,296
2021 $2,858 $100,767 $53,418 $47,349
2020 $2,787 $99,734 $52,870 $46,864
2019 $2,723 $97,779 $51,834 $45,945
2018 $2,636 $95,861 $50,817 $45,044
2017 $2,577 $93,980 $49,820 $44,160
2016 $2,458 $92,138 $48,844 $43,294
2015 $2,245 $90,754 $48,110 $42,644
2014 $2,171 $88,976 $47,168 $41,808
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82003593

MLSListings

APN: 034-046-04-000