Prime Development property undergoing lot split for potential 10 additional units on back parcel AND & ADU approval on front parcel. Existing charming California 2/1 + 1/1 cottage style duplex carrier sits on the front portion of the property w/ a long driveway for parking & plenty of room for a planned additional 2 bedroom, 2 bath ADU (plans & bid available with sale). Rear parcel will use SB1123 zoned for up to 10 units. Property in total is 13,000+sq.ft., level & adjacent to Capitola! The super cute 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom main house spans 1,029 sq.ft. & features two ground floor bedrooms and a beautifully updated bath w/ tub. Large patio & inside laundry area w/ a washer & dryer. Also existing is a detached 1-bed, 1-bath ADU of approximately 300 sq ft (buyer to verify size), perfect for guest quarters or keep as additional rental income. Both units are fully rented.
Exceptional flexibility & upside, this property is ideal for developers, investors, owner-users, or anyone looking to create a multi-unit rental property in one of Santa Cruz's highly desirable neighborhoods. Across from the Capitola Mall. Once completed, property could consist of the existing Duplex, an additional 2/2 ADU, and a 6,000 square foot vacant lot zoned for up to 10 units.
For sale
Price cut: $202K (12/2)
$1,998,000
1610 Bulb Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
2beds
1,029sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1947
0.31 Acres Lot
$1,907,400 Zestimate®
$1,942/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large patioBeautifully updated bathInside laundry area
- 58 days |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 01, 2025 at 01:07pm
Listed by:
Frank De Bernardo 01211552 831-901-2324,
Frank De Bernardo, Broker 831-901-2324
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82024738
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: Tub, UpdatedBaths
Dining room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Laminate, Hookups_Gas
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,029
- Total interior livable area: 1,029 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Guest, Parking Area
Features
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Sheds
- Parcel number: 03112139000
- Zoning: R-1-6
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,942/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,273,449
- Date on market: 10/14/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Estimated market value
$1,907,400
$1.81M - $2.00M
$3,474/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Price change | $1,998,000-9.2%$1,942/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000+83.3%$2,138/sqft |
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| 8/24/2021 | Sold | $1,200,000+433.3%$1,166/sqft |
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| 4/16/2020 | Listing removed | $2,650$3/sqft |
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| 4/9/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,650$3/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,273,449 +2% |
| 2024 | $15,543 +4.7% | $1,248,480 +2% |
| 2023 | $14,843 +2.3% | $1,224,000 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$12,362/mo
Principal & interest
$9815
Property taxes
$1848
Home insurance
$699
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95062
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Live Oak Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Shoreline Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- NASpecial Education PreschoolGrades: Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: LiveOakElementary
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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