$1,548,888
SOLD JUL 31, 2025

901 Capitola Ave Capitola, CA 95010

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,243 Sq Ft
5,619 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$691 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Skyline View
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of July 2025

Best DEAL in Capitola-By-the-Sea: Open floor plan. Lots of light. Spacious Living Room w/ fireplace for cozy evenings. Well designed kitchen features an island with gas cooktop, granite counters, lots of cupboard space, electric self-cleaning oven, refrigerator and trash compactor. Lovely garden view above the sink! 4 BR, 3.5BA, two story has 2 Main Bedrooms and Bathrooms, 1 upstairs and 1 downstairs! The property accommodates all lifestyles. Perfect for Primary Residences and Vacation Homes. Fantastic, private, fenced yard, room to play and entertain. Sunny, private patio, with Southern Exposure and amazing sunsets! Airy, spacious Upstairs Main Bedroom has a private deck. Bathroom has granite counter, 2 sinks, stall shower and bathtub. The Main Bedroom downstairs has it's own entrance. Walk to Gayle's Bakery, Nob Hill and CVS. Bike to the beach. Duel pane windows, outside shower. Double garage & off street parking. New carpets, Saltillo Tile and newer appliances.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Runyon

Compass License #00591702 Listed on: 05/20/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Gina Gurley

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #01913457

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 5,619 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Skyline
  • Garden
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,243 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Garden Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 036-011-37-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2243
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Gas Log, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker, Island, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Skylight, Trash Compactor
  • Living Sq Ft: 2243
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Garage
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Full on Ground Floor, Granite, Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Skylight, Stall Shower - 2+, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt, Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Low Maintenance
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Property Faces: East
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Garden Window, High Ceiling, Skylight, Walk-in Closet

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level, Views
  • Parcel Number: 036-011-37-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1290
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5619.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5619.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Natural Gas, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School Text: Soquel Elementary

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2025
Closed on
Jul 22, 2025
Sold by
2007 Forsythe Family Trust and Forsythe Brent
Bought by
Mignacca Robert and Mignacca Janis
Seller's Agent
Kathy Runyon
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Gina Gurley
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
List Price
$1,788,000
Sold Price
$1,548,888
Premium/Discount to List
-$239,112
-13.37%
Views
67
Current Estimated Value
$1,644,096

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$95,208
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.85%
Original Mortgage
$1,077,221
Outstanding Balance
$1,073,498
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$570,598

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2016
Sold by
Cintas John C
Bought by
Forsythe Brent and Forsythe Kathleen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2011
Sold by
Forsythe Brent and Forsythe Kathleen
Bought by
Forsythe Brent and Forsythe Kathleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$581,250
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2007
Sold by
Forsythe Brent and Forsythe Kathleen
Bought by
Forsythe Brent and Forsythe Kathleen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2006
Sold by
Forsythe Brent and Forsythe Kathleen
Bought by
Forsythe Brent and Forsythe Kathleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$570,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2006
Sold by
Serrano Daniel Louis and Serrano Diane Rae
Bought by
Forsythe Brent and Forsythe Kathleen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 2003
Sold by
Ames Paul S and Dirig Carol A
Bought by
Serrano Daniel Louis and Serrano Diane Rae

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2000
Sold by
Dyer Kathleen S
Bought by
Ames Paul S and Dirig Carol A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$568,000
Interest Rate
8.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 1999
Sold by
Tc Larry E and Tc Consulo Cheryl Myra Uw
Bought by
Dyer Kathleen S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$439,000
Interest Rate
3.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 1994
Sold by
Patterson Maura and Denevi Nora A
Bought by
Powell Daniel S and Powell Patricia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$183,950
Interest Rate
8.56%
Mortgage Type
Assumption
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 $1,549,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $93,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lsi
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $815,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $710,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $639,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $180,500 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,077,221 New Conventional
Previous Owner $581,250 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $570,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $568,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $439,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $183,950 Assumption
Closed $71,000 No Value Available
Closed $170,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Sold $1,548,888 0.0% $691 / Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Price Changed $1,548,888 -8.8% $691 / Sq Ft
06/11/2025 06/11/25 Price Changed $1,698,000 -5.0% $757 / Sq Ft
05/20/2025 05/20/25 For Sale $1,788,000 -- $797 / 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 $14,516 $1,245,455 $717,021 $528,434
2023 $14,211 $1,197,092 $689,178 $507,914
2022 $14,060 $1,173,620 $675,665 $497,955
2021 $13,737 $1,150,608 $662,417 $488,191
2020 $13,597 $1,138,810 $655,625 $483,185
2019 $13,276 $1,116,480 $642,769 $473,711
2018 $13,067 $1,094,589 $630,166 $464,423
2017 $12,729 $1,058,644 $617,872 $440,772
2016 $12,021 $1,037,886 $605,757 $432,129
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82007687

MLSListings

APN: 036-011-37-000