$1,900,000
SOLD JUN 3, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,448 Sq Ft
5,184 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,312 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Granite Countertops
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 1-Story Property
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 4701 Nova Drive, nestled in the Opal Cliffs neighborhood, just up this hill from Capitola Village and the beach. As you approach the home, you'll be greeted by a beautifully landscaped front garden that sets the tone for whats inside. This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home boasts soaring ceilings and an abundance of windows, allowing natural light to flood every room. Youll love the elegant refinished White Birch floors, energy-efficient dual-pane windows, and skylights throughout. The updated kitchen features sleek granite tile countertops and brand-new stainless-steel appliances, creating a perfect space for culinary creativity. The spacious primary suite offers direct access to the back deck and yard, with additional space ideal for an artists studio, office, playroom, or den. Outside, the expansive backyard invites you to relax or indulge your green thumb, while a private deck offers a tranquil retreat. A new fence provides direct access to the park, making it easy to stroll to the tennis courts or playground. Experience the best of beachside living with world-class surfing, shopping, dining, and all the amenities Capitola has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Jeske

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01476829 Listed on: 03/10/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelley Solberg

KW Bay Area Estates License #01359475

KW Bay Area Estates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,923

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 5,184 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R-1-5

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,448 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Area
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 033-121-11

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,923

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 72
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1448
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Zoning Description: R-1-5
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite
  • Living Sq Ft: 1448
  • Stories: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, Parking Area
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 033-121-11
  • Lot Acres: 0.1190
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5184.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5184.00

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

Listed on
Mar 10, 2025
Closed on
May 30, 2025
Sold by
Buccola Gene D and Buccola Candace M
Bought by
Gene D Buccola Revocable Living Trust and Buccola
Seller's Agent
Amy Jeske
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kelley Solberg
KW Bay Area Estates
List Price
$1,925,000
Sold Price
$1,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-1.3%
Views
67
Current Estimated Value
$1,861,598

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$38,402
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.80%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2025
Closed on
May 12, 2025
Sold by
Lois Robin Trust and Freeman Jennifer R
Bought by
Buccola Gene D and Buccola Candace M
Seller's Agent
Amy Jeske
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kelley Solberg
KW Bay Area Estates
List Price
$1,925,000
Sold Price
$1,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-1.3%
Views
67

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2015
Sold by
Robin Lois
Bought by
Robin Lois and Lois Robin Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 1999
Sold by
Karges William A and Karges Merrily D
Bought by
Robin Lois and Lois Robin Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 1998
Sold by
Jones Floretta T
Bought by
Karges William A and Karges Merrily D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,150
Interest Rate
7.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 1997
Sold by
Jones Floretta T
Bought by
Jones Floretta T and The Floretta T Jones Revocable
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $1,900,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $387,500 First American Title Co
Grant Deed $259,000 First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,019,475 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $150,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $227,150 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Sold $1,900,000 -1.3% $1,312 / Sq Ft
04/04/2025 04/04/25 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2025 03/10/25 For Sale $1,925,000 -- $1,329 / 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 $7,923 $607,494 $391,932 $215,562
2023 $7,720 $583,906 $376,714 $207,192
2022 $7,609 $572,454 $369,326 $203,128
2021 $7,303 $561,232 $362,086 $199,146
2020 $7,217 $555,476 $358,372 $197,104
2019 $7,049 $544,586 $351,346 $193,240
2018 $6,925 $533,906 $344,456 $189,450
2017 $6,825 $523,438 $337,702 $185,736
2016 $6,473 $513,174 $331,080 $182,094
2015 $6,277 $505,464 $326,106 $179,358
2014 $6,154 $495,562 $319,718 $175,844
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81996625

MLSListings

APN: 033-121-11-000