Home | Santa Cruz County | Soquel | 95073 | 2603 Monterey Ave
MLS: ML82011445 | Status: Contingent | Price: $3,500,000
Beds/Baths: – / –
Property Type: Land
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | – | 3.51 | – |
037-191-12 - 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 140± 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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML82011445 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Elementary District | Soquel Union Elementary |
| High School District | Santa Cruz City High |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Well |
| Zoning | RF-Min |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Development Status | Lot Split Possible, Raw Land, Subdivision - Possible |
| Existing Structures | Cabin, GuestHouse, Workshop |
| Fencing | PartialFencing |
| Lot Description | Grade - Mostly Level |
| Present Use | Residential |
| Utilities | Gas - On Site, Natural Gas, Other, Public Utilities, Natural Gas Available, Other, Public Utilities |
Paul Cuccia
Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 01334276
Phone: (831) 818-2375
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brighton Middle School | public | 6-8 | 0.49 mi | 7 |
| Main Street Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.74 mi | 7 |
| Soquel Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.76 mi | 6 |
| Soquel High School | public | 9-12 | 1.03 mi | 9 |
| Mar Vista Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.34 mi | 6 |
| Live Oak Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.20 mi | 5 |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.28 mi | 7 |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center | public | K-8 | 2.35 mi | 8 |
| Special Education Preschool | public | UG | 2.35 mi | N/A |
| Green Acres Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.44 mi | 6 |
| Del Mar Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.65 mi | 4 |
| Shoreline Middle School | public | 6-8 | 2.67 mi | 7 |
| Harbor High School | public | 9-12 | 2.72 mi | 7 |
| Valencia Elementary School | public | K-6 | 2.77 mi | 8 |
| Mountain Elementary School | public | K-6 | 2.87 mi | 9 |
| Santa Cruz Adult | public | UG | 2.91 mi | N/A |
| De Laveaga Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.95 mi | 8 |
| Aptos Junior High School | public | 7-8 | 3.32 mi | 5 |
| Gault Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.62 mi | 5 |
| Branciforte Middle School | public | 6-8 | 3.64 mi | 9 |
| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2603 Monterey Ave | $3,500,000 | – | – | – | |
| 3811 Portola Dr | $3,500,000 | – | – | – |
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