$2,300,000
SOLD JUL 14, 2025

5005 Emerald St Capitola, CA 95010

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,692 Sq Ft
3,180 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,359 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Skyline View
  • Deck
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • 5-minute walk to Barrys Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

Capitola Jewel Box. A rare find just a minute stroll to Shadowbrook, Capitola Beach, Esplanade & Village. Designed by Derek Van Alstine & newly constructed in 2004, this Craftsman-style home sits on a beautifully landscaped corner lot in the best neighborhood! A charming front porch & private patio welcome you inside to nearly 1,700 sq ft of living space. Step in to find custom mahogany woodwork and cozy radiant heat floors. An inviting living room centers around a jaw-dropping oversized fireplace. The gorgeous chef's kitchen features custom cabinetry, Sub-Zero fridge, Wolf range, granite counters, butcher block island & farmhouse sink. Versatile layout features a 1st floor bedroom with built-in Murphy bed, ideal for guests or office, plus a full bath. French doors open to a large back deck with built-in BBQ & seating. Upstairs primary suite is a showstopper. With soaring vaulted ceilings & a spa-inspired bath with elegant clawfoot tub & oversized shower. A private balcony provides the perfect retreat for morning coffee from primary & additional upstairs bedroom with walk-in closet. Other features include water filtration system, attached 1-car garage, Hardie plank siding, copper roof/gutters, & lush gardens. This is refined beach living at its best!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rodger Shaheen

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01164867 Listed on: 06/11/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Ray Conti

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01945495

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,016

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 3,180 Sq Ft Lot
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,692 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Skyline Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Radiant Floor
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • 220 Volts
  • Water Filtration System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 034-044-16-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,016

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Age: 21
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1692
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Dining Area, No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1692
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Granite, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Skylight, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Deck, Low Maintenance

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Heating System: Radiant Floors
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School: Soquel Elementary
  • Middle School: New Brighton Middle
  • High School: Soquel High
  • High School: 877
  • Elementary School: 874
  • Middle School: 875

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 034-044-16-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0730
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 3180.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 3180.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School Text: Soquel Elementary
  • High School Text: Soquel High
  • Middle School Text: New Brighton Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2025
Closed on
Jul 2, 2025
Sold by
Beverly Alexander Martin Trust and Martin Beverly Alexander
Bought by
Jiang-Carneiro Living Trust and Carneiro
Seller's Agent
Rodger Shaheen
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ray Conti
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,399,000
Sold Price
$2,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,000
-4.13%
Total Days on Market
19
Views
46

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
36.35%
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,198,778
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,158,986

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2016
Sold by
Martin Beverly Alexander
Bought by
Martin Beverly Alexander and The Beverly Alexander Martin T

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2016
Sold by
Martin Gregory Charles
Bought by
Martin Beverly Alexander

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2016
Sold by
Weiss Lewis R
Bought by
Martin Beverly Alexander

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2016
Sold by
Lombardo Patricia A
Bought by
Weiss Lewis R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2012
Sold by
Weiss Lewis R and The Weiss Lombardo Trust
Bought by
Weiss Lewis R and Lombardo Patricia A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2012
Sold by
Weiss Lewis R and The Weiss Lombardo Trust
Bought by
Weiss Lewis and Lombardo Patricia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$583,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2011
Sold by
Weiss Lewis
Bought by
Weiss Lewis R and Weiss Lombardo Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$583,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2006
Sold by
Shoaf David M and Shoaf Sharon L
Bought by
Weiss Lewis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$986,250
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2006
Sold by
Shoaf David M and Shoaf Sharon L
Bought by
Shoaf David M and Shoaf Sharon L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$986,250
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,300,000 Chicago Title Insurance Compan
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $1,409,000 Old Republic Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $1,315,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $583,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $709,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $986,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $163,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $840,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Sold $2,300,000 -4.1% $1,359 / Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Sale $2,399,000 -- $1,418 / 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 $19,016 $1,667,971 $1,250,978 $416,993
2023 $18,633 $1,603,201 $1,202,401 $400,800
2022 $18,451 $1,571,767 $1,178,825 $392,942
2021 $18,038 $1,540,948 $1,155,711 $385,237
2020 $17,863 $1,525,147 $1,143,860 $381,287
2019 $17,441 $1,495,243 $1,121,432 $373,811
2018 $17,175 $1,465,924 $1,099,443 $366,481
2017 $16,947 $1,437,180 $1,077,885 $359,295
2016 $14,738 $1,299,041 $953,293 $345,748
2015 $13,878 $1,225,510 $899,332 $326,178
2014 $12,577 $1,104,063 $810,208 $293,855
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82010422

MLSListings

APN: 034-044-16-000