Home | Santa Cruz County | Capitola | 95010 | 512 Escalona Dr
MLS: ML81968013 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,400,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 440 | 3,877 | 1944 |
Charming Coastal Cottage in coveted Depot Hill. Built in 1944 and updated in 2021. this enchanting home offers 2 bedrooms and 2 baths across 2 distinct living spaces on a 3,877 sq ft lot. The main house features an expansive living room with panel walls, large windows, & newer lighting. The updated galley kitchen boasts butcher block countertops, a farm-style sink, decorative tile, & a GE 4-burner gas range & new bottom-freezer refrigerator. The primary includes a walk-in closet & ensuite bath w/a glass-enclosed shower featuring pink tiles & black & white motif tile flooring. A covered porch area includes a laundry. Above the detached garage, the guest apartment offers a spacious living area w/large windows, panel walls, butcher block countertops, & stainless appliances, plus a bright ocean view bedroom w/baseboard heating & an ensuite bath with decorative wainscoting & hexagon tile flooring. Manicured landscaping, an outdoor fireplace, & a hardscape patio complete this delightful property. Enjoy the picturesque streets, coastal views, and proximity to Capitola Beach in this vibrant neighborhood. Discover the charm and elegance of this delightful home in Depot Hill, where history and modernity meet in perfect harmony. Contact us and make this coastal cottage your own.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML81968013 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | Full on Ground Floor |
| Appliances | Cooktop - Gas, Washer/Dryer |
| Dining Room | Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen |
| Family Room | Kitchen/Family Room Combo |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Linoleum |
| Laundry | Inside |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Electric |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter and Slab |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Off-Site Parking, On Street, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Soquel Union Elementary |
| High School District | Santa Cruz City High |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | R1 |
Rick White
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
License #: 01127780
Phone: (408) 858-3821
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brighton Middle School | public | 6-8 | 0.20 mi | 7 |
| Soquel Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.87 mi | 6 |
| Main Street Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.17 mi | 7 |
| Soquel High School | public | 9-12 | 1.30 mi | 9 |
| Mar Vista Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.66 mi | 6 |
| Live Oak Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.91 mi | 5 |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center | public | K-8 | 2.22 mi | 8 |
| Special Education Preschool | public | UG | 2.22 mi | N/A |
| Del Mar Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.22 mi | 4 |
| Shoreline Middle School | public | 6-8 | 2.27 mi | 7 |
| Green Acres Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.29 mi | 6 |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.52 mi | 7 |
| Harbor High School | public | 9-12 | 2.61 mi | 7 |
| Santa Cruz Adult | public | UG | 2.82 mi | N/A |
| De Laveaga Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.90 mi | 8 |
| Valencia Elementary School | public | K-6 | 2.92 mi | 8 |
| Gault Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.38 mi | 5 |
| Mountain Elementary School | public | K-6 | 3.45 mi | 9 |
| Branciforte Middle School | public | 6-8 | 3.49 mi | 9 |
| Aptos Junior High School | public | 7-8 | 3.49 mi | 5 |
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