$4,325,000
SOLD MAR 25, 2025

4920 Cliff Dr Capitola, CA 95010

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,584 Sq Ft
3,615 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$2,730 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Wine Cellar
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Main Street Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 3-minute walk to Barrys Park

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to Capitola By the Sea.This exquisite custom built, iconic,oceanfront home w/unobstructed views of Monterey Bay, Capitola Vlg. & Capitola Pier will leave you breathless!Dramatic panoramic ocean views from every room, all decks & patio.Rebuilt in 1995.Well maintained property offers open concept floor plan,engineered Oak Hardwood floors, open beam ceilings & oversized windows to capture amazing ocean views! Kitchen features oversized 13 ft. island w/granite countertops, stainless steel appliances,gas range,farmhouse sink,custom cabinets for generous storage,wine refrigerator-great for entertaining! Large loft w/ spectacular views of pier and bay! Picturesque ocean views from the primary ensuite & guest room located on ground level.Beach access. Located up the hill from the illustrious Capitola Village. One-car attached garage and large d/w to accommodate add'l cars.Additional amenities include finished basement, outdoor hot/cold shower & extra space under the house for storing surf boards, kayaks coolers & beach toys.The ocean bank is landscaped w/established drought tolerant plants. Primary Residence,Second Home or Vacation Rental or both! Immediate STR no waiting. We promise you will enjoy this magical and legendary property! Furnishings/negotiated.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christy Emrich Sanders

Jacqueline M Heath, Broker License #02060288 Listed on: 01/07/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Cindy Dominguez

Amare Real Estate Services License #01803310

Amare Real Estate Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 3,615 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Gated Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Zoning described as MU-V

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Lighted Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • City Lights
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,584 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Wine Cellar
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Security Lights
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Loft Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Laundry Tub

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Thermostat
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 034-052-14-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1584
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Zoning Description: MU-V
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Free Standing, Gas Log, Living Room, Wood Stove
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Bar
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Hookups - Ice Maker, Island, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1584
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Lights
  • Bedrooms: Loft Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside, Tub / Sink, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished, Bonus / Hobby Room, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Utility Room, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Dual Flush Toilet, Full on Ground Floor, Granite, Half on Ground Floor, Pass Through, Shower and Tub, Tile, Tub, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Hills, Ocean, Water Front
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Low Maintenance
  • Fencing: Gate, Partial Fencing, Rail, Wood
  • Property Faces: Southeast
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Lighted Parking Area

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Fireplace, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Gently Sloped, Views
  • Parcel Number: 034-052-14-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0830
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 3615.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 3615.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulation - Per Owner, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Tankless Water Heater, Thermostat Controller, Walls Insulated

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 7, 2025
Closed on
Mar 18, 2025
Sold by
Emrich Family Trust and Emrich Ronald P
Bought by
Full Circle Real Estate Llc
Seller's Agent
Christy Emrich Sanders
Jacqueline M Heath, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Dominguez
Amare Real Estate Services
List Price
$4,500,000
Sold Price
$4,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-3.89%
Views
230
Current Estimated Value
$4,153,514

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$171,486
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2012
Sold by
Emrich Ronald P and Emrich Carolyn B
Bought by
Emrich Ronald P and Emrich Carolyn B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 1994
Sold by
Emrich Ronald P and Emrich Carolyn B
Bought by
Emrich Ronald P and Emrich Carolyn B
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 $4,325,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Sold $4,325,000 -3.9% $2,730 / Sq Ft
03/08/2025 03/08/25 Pending -- -- --
01/07/2025 01/07/25 For Sale $4,500,000 -- $2,841 / 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 $12,330 $1,047,312 $789,474 $257,838
2023 $12,061 $1,006,644 $758,818 $247,826
2022 $11,924 $986,906 $743,940 $242,966
2021 $11,643 $967,554 $729,352 $238,202
2020 $11,519 $957,634 $721,874 $235,760
2019 $11,246 $938,858 $707,720 $231,138
2018 $11,063 $920,448 $693,842 $226,606
2017 $10,910 $902,400 $680,238 $222,162
2016 $10,308 $884,706 $666,900 $217,806
2015 $10,073 $871,416 $656,882 $214,534
2014 $9,885 $854,346 $644,014 $210,332
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81989317

MLSListings

APN: 034-052-14-000