3.5-acre parcel in the heart of Soquel, recently re-zoned (RF-Min) for high-density residential and mixed-use development. Zoning designation offers an expedited, ministerial approval process no public hearings required and is exempt from CEQA, placing your project on the fast track. Potential for approximately 140A± units, this property presents a significant opportunity to create a transformative residential or mixed-use community in one of Santa Cruz County's most desirable areas. The location is unbeatable: just minutes from New Brighton State Beach, Cabrillo College, Capitola Village, and major transportation lines. . Top-rated schools and coastal amenities enhance long-term appeal. As a designated Housing Element site, this parcel is aligned with mandates to increase housing supply. The County Planning Department supports streamlined development, imposing no additional County standards or discretionary reviews. This is more than land it's a ready-made opportunity for developers looking to deliver housing with fewer barriers and faster timelines in a sought-after coastal market. The property includes two existing homes served by natural gas, public sewer, and a private well. Public water is at street with available allocations through Soquel Creek Water District.
For sale
Price cut: $300K (6/18)
$3,500,000
2603 Monterey Ave, Soquel, CA 95073
3beds
2,040sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
3.5 Acres Lot
$3,164,900 Zestimate®
$1,716/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 218 days
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 21, 2025 at 09:40pm
Listed by:
Paul Cuccia 01334276 831-818-2375,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81990308

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,040
- Total interior livable area: 2,040 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 5
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 3.5 Acres
- Features: Mostly Level
Details
- Parcel number: 03719112000
- Zoning: R-1-6
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: NaturalGas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Soquel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,716/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $547,916
- Annual tax amount: $7,632
- Date on market: 1/13/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
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