Perched above the heart of Capitola Village, 1540 Prospect Ave offers a front-row seat to breathtaking coastal panoramas, where the iconic Cement Ship, the longest stretch of shoreline in the county, and the endless blue of the Pacific converge in a living canvas of sea and sky. Inside a grand hallway unfolds, lined with four bedroomstwo pairs connected by Jack and Jill baths. As you reach the end of the corridor, prepare to be swept away: a wall of glass reveals a sweeping view of the ocean, casting the spacious living room in radiant natural light. Behind it, the open-concept kitchen is perfectly positioned for entertainingpour a cocktail, prepare a feast, and never miss a moment of the setting sun as it melts into the horizon.
This home is rich with artistic architectural touches, blending mid-century inspiration with timeless charm. A detached garage with a versatile loft space above awaits your visionwhether a WFH office, yoga studio, or guest quarters.
The thoughtfully designed front yard features hardscaping and mature landscaping, while the backyard is a charming courtyard with covered storage for surfboards and coastal essentials.
Rarely does a property like this come to marketa coastal escape with soul, style, and one of the best views in all of Santa Cruz County.
Sold for $4,000,000 on 05/12/25
$4,000,000
1540 Prospect Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
4beds
2,243sqft
Single Family Residence,
Built in 1931
4,792 Square Feet Lot
$4,003,800 Zestimate®
$1,783/sqft
$5,204 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 12, 2025 at 05:32am
Listed by:
The Madani Team 70010074 831-234-6683,
Room Real Estate
Bought with:
Benjamin Strock, 01337838
Strock Real Estate
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82003593

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea, EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range Hood, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,243
- Total interior livable area: 2,243 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Ocean, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean,Water
Lot
- Size: 4,792 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 03404604000
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence,
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1931
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Capitola
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Services availability
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