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listing_id: ML82003593
status: Closed
price: 4000000
beds: 4
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2243
sqft_lot: 4792
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1931
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1540 Prospect Ave"
city: Capitola
state: CA
zip: 95010
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 36.972509
lng: -121.954398
days_on_market: 385
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "The Madani Team"
list_office: "Room Real Estate"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 234-6683"
list_agent_license: 70010074
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Capitola | 95010 | 1540 Prospect Ave

1540 Prospect Ave, Capitola, CA 95010

MLS: ML82003593 | Status: Sold | Price: $4,000,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 2 2,243 4,792 1931

Remarks

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.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82003593
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Appliances Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
Dining Room Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Living Room, Wood Burning
Cooling None
Heating Fireplace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Soquel Union Elementary
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning Residential

Contact Information

The Madani Team
Room Real Estate
License #: 01431948
Phone: (831) 234-6683

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
New Brighton Middle School public 6-8 0.56 mi 7
Soquel Elementary School public K-5 0.92 mi 6
Soquel High School public 9-12 1.36 mi 9
Main Street Elementary School public K-5 1.37 mi 7
Live Oak Elementary School public K-5 1.50 mi 5
Del Mar Elementary School public K-5 1.75 mi 4
Shoreline Middle School public 6-8 1.80 mi 7
Ocean Alternative Education Center public K-8 1.90 mi 8
Special Education Preschool public UG 1.90 mi N/A
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 1.96 mi 6
Mar Vista Elementary School public K-6 2.14 mi 6
Harbor High School public 9-12 2.30 mi 7
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School public K-5 2.46 mi 7
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 2.50 mi N/A
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 2.62 mi 8
Gault Elementary School public K-5 2.98 mi 5
Branciforte Middle School public 6-8 3.12 mi 9
Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch School public K-5 3.33 mi 9
Ark Independent Studies School public 6-12 3.33 mi 4
Alternative Family Education School public K-12 3.33 mi 8

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact The Madani Team, (831) 234-6683.