About Capitola
Capitola is a beach town located in
Santa Cruz County and was voted one of the best beach locations in California by Sunset Magazine. Capitola real estate is beautiful and the city’s wharf and riverside areas are commonly compared to coastal villages located on Italy’s Mediterranean coast. The city’s “Capitola Village” sits along one of Capitola’s widest beaches and is home to numerous boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Residents and visitors alike will find the accommodations they would expect to find in any classic beach town community like fishing, boating services, world class surfing, beachfronts restaurants, etc. However, Capitola also brings in some big city attractions and services to residents. The area is home to the Begonia Festival which is held every Labor Day Weekend and includes a parade with eccentric flower-draped floats and a must-see sand castle contest. The city holds an annual Art & Wine Festival, homes its own historical museum, has a public library, provides several well maintained parks, and has some of the most established neighborhoods in the county. Capitola is easily accessed by Highway 17, Highway 1, and the Santa Cruz Transit District connecting it to the nearby cities of
Santa Cruz,
Aptos, and as well as cities as far north as
San Jose. With majestic views of the
Monterey Bay and a true sense of community, Capitola real estate is highly sought after. You can use our
Find An Agent search tool to get professional help with your search, or you can search Capitola homes by the city’s
95010 zip code.
REAL ESTATE MARKET STATISTICS
Location: Capitola
Geography Type: City
Data Period: Feb 2026
Source: MLSListings (www.mlslistings.com) Provided by Aculist
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SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
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Median Sale Price: $1,790,000
Average Sale Price: $1,790,000
Active Listings: 4
New Listings: 5
Pending Sales: 0
Closed Sales: 2
Median Days on Market: 5 days
Average Days on Market: 5 days
Median Price/SqFt: $1,336
Average Price/SqFt: $1,336
Sale-to-List Ratio: 118%
Months of Inventory: 3
Total Sale Volume: $3,580,000
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CONDOS & TOWNHOMES (ATTACHED HOMES)
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Median Sale Price: $599,500
Average Sale Price: $692,250
Active Listings: 10
New Listings: 5
Pending Sales: 0
Closed Sales: 4
Median Days on Market: 102 days
Average Days on Market: 92 days
Median Price/SqFt: $650
Average Price/SqFt: $655
Sale-to-List Ratio: 96%
Months of Inventory: 6
Total Sale Volume: $2,769,000
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MARKET INTERPRETATION
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• BALANCED MARKET: 3-6 months of inventory suggests equilibrium between buyers and sellers.
• COMPETITIVE BIDDING: Homes selling at 18% over asking price on average.
• FAST-MOVING: Median 2 weeks or less on market indicates high demand.
Apr 2024 – Feb 2026
Single-family homes in Capitola have a median sale price of $1,790,000, down 34.4% over the past 3 months. There are 4 active listings, and 2 homes sold last month, with a median of 5 days on market. Condos and townhomes average $599,500, with 10 currently available. The price per square foot is $1,336 for single-family homes versus $650 for attached homes.
Median Sale Price Trends
Single Family Homes
Condos & Townhomes