Last Sold Price
2,883 sqft$494/sqft
2945 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Description

This ideally located fourplex near Capitola offers excellent investment potential just minutes from the beach. Each of the four 2-bedroom, 1-bath units span 720 sq. ft. and feature a private patio or deck, providing residents with their own outdoor space. One unit has already been updated, leaving plenty of room for further improvements to maximize rental income. Positioned just a short walk from Capitola Mall, popular restaurants, and the shopping hub of 41st Avenue, this property is perfectly situated...This ideally located fourplex near Capitola offers excellent investment potential just minutes from the beach. Each of the four 2-bedroom, 1-bath units span 720 sq. ft. and feature a private patio or deck, providing residents with their own outdoor space. One unit has already been updated, leaving plenty of room for further improvements to maximize rental income. Positioned just a short walk from Capitola Mall, popular restaurants, and the shopping hub of 41st Avenue, this property is perfectly situated for tenant convenience. In addition, its prime coastal location less than 1.5 miles from the world-renowned Pleasure Point surf break makes it a highly desirable place to live. A shared laundry room adds to the functionality of the building. For investors looking to scale their portfolio, the adjacent fourplex at 2935 Capitola Road is also available for sale, providing a rare opportunity to own two income-generating properties in a sought-after rental market.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/29/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by George Wilson • DRE #00662250 • Brokerage DRE #00793982 • David Lyng Real Estate • 831-818-3704
  2. Listed by Jeanne Wilson • DRE #00549459 • Brokerage DRE #00793982 • David Lyng Real Estate

Property Details for 2945 Capitola Road

Status
MLS #
ML81998369
Days on Compass
103
Taxes
$16,494 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
RESIDENTIAL INCOME / Fourplex
Year Built
1964
Lot Size
0.21 AC / 9,235 SF
MLS City Name
SANTA CRUZ
Building Type
FOURPLEX
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
4
Cross Street
30th Ave

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,600,000

Avg days on market

73

Sale-to-list ratio

91.6%

Santa Cruz, CA

9 comparable properties found

a view of a house with a garage
1/2
1

$1,475,000

Sold 08/29/25

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
2,880
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
an aerial view of a city
1/58
2

$1,500,000

Sold 09/20/24

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
3,158
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
a view of a house with wooden fence and two windows
1/49
3

$1,600,000

Sold 06/04/25

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
2,673
Square Feet
0.24
Acres
front view of a house with a yard
1/2
4

$1,425,000

Sold 01/13/26

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
2,964
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
a view of a house with a yard
1/23
5

$2,075,000

Sold 04/11/25

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
2,950
Square Feet
0.34
Acres
a house with yard in front of it
1/27
6

$1,537,500

Sold 06/03/25

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
2,592
Square Feet
0.42
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/30
7

$2,200,000

Sold 10/24/24

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
3,284
Square Feet
0.31
Acres
a living room with furniture and a window
1/80
8

$2,836,000

Sold 02/23/26

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
2,632
Square Feet
0.10
Acres
a living room with furniture wooden floor and a table
1/2
9

$1,651,568

Sold 01/12/26

Unavailable
Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
2,359
Square Feet
0.19
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of David Lyng Real Estate, George Wilson, DRE #00662250; David Lyng Real Estate, Jeanne Wilson, DRE #00549459

Sold By eXp Realty of California Inc, Andy Kay, DRE #00922383

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Building Information for 2945 Capitola Road

Stories-Residences4Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,235 SF

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Property Information for 2945 Capitola Road

Features
Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 2883
  • Pool: No
  • Security Features: None
  • Special Features: None
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Meters: Master Water, Separate Electric, Separate Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Carport and Parking
  • Carport Min: 0
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Assigned Spaces, No Garage, Uncovered Parking
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Live Oak
  • Roof: Composition
  • Subclass: Fourplex
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 2945
  • Street Name: Capitola
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 45
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number of Buildings: 1
  • Structure SqFt: 2883
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 61
Development Information
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame
  • Ownership Type: Individual
  • Zoning Detail: RM-3
Location Information
  • City Limits: No
  • Incorporated: No
  • Parcel Number: 031-071-24-000
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: SANTA CRUZ
  • City Postal ID: 64
  • Postal Code: 95062
  • Elementary School District: 880
  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City Elementary
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .21
  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
Multi Family Information
Building Information
  • No Of Leased: 4
General Information
  • Annual Tax Amount: $16,494
  • Building Unit Total: 4
  • Capitalization Rate: 4.25
  • Tenant Expenses: Utilities - Electric, Utilities - Gas, Utilities - Heating
  • Income Includes: Laundry, Rents
  • Vacancy Factor: 0
Income / Expense Details
  • Expense Insurance: $2,785
  • Expense Landscape: $0
  • Expense Maintenance: $2,018
  • Expense Management: $0
  • Expense Trash: $3,291
  • Expenses Other: $3,362
  • Expenses Utility: $8,876
  • Expenses Total: $36,826
  • Operating Expenses Include: Fee - Property Management, Fee - Property Tax, Insurance, Loan - Mortgage, Maintenance - Repair, Services - Trash Removal, Utilities - Water
  • Gross Rent Multiplier: 15.26
  • Income Annual Gross: $104,820
  • Income Annual Rental: $102,840
  • Income Gross Scheduled: $104,820
  • Income Other: $1,980
Unit 1 Information
  • Unit 1 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit 1 Number of Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit 1 Rent: $2,000
Unit 2 Information
  • Unit 2 Approx Square Footage: 720
  • Unit 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit 2 Number of Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit 2 Rent: $2,390
Unit 3 Information
  • Unit 3 Approx Square Footage: 720
  • Unit 3 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit 3 Number of Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit 3 Rent: $1,965
Unit 4 Information
  • Unit 4 Approx Square Footage: 720
  • Unit 4 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit 4 Number of Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit 4 Rent: $2,215
Unit Type 1
  • Unit Type1 Approx SqFt: 720

Property History for 2945 Capitola Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 29, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #ML81998369

$1,425,000
Aug 29, 2025

Sold

EBRD #ML81998369

$1,425,000
Jul 7, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #ML81998369

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/29/2025

Sold

MLSListings #ML81998369

$1,425,000
08/29/2025

Sold

EBRD #ML81998369

$1,425,000
07/07/2025

Pending

MLSListings #ML81998369

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Schools near 2945 Capitola Road

This home is within Live Oak Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Alternative Family Education School
PublicK to 12

Mission Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Santa Cruz High School
Public9 to 12

Harbor High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of David Lyng Real Estate, George Wilson, DRE #00662250; David Lyng Real Estate, Jeanne Wilson, DRE #00549459

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