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$1,795,000

1610 Bulb Avenue

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Active

1,029

Sq. Ft.

1947

Year Built

Santa Cruz

County

Duplex

Property Type

About this home

Santa Cruz duplex + 6 lots! Prime Development property undergoing lot split for potential 10 additional units on back parcel and ADU's on front parcel. Existing charming California 2/1 + 1/1 cottage style duplex carrier sits on the front portion of the property w/ a long driveway for parking & plenty of room for a planned additional 2 bedroom, 2 bath ADU (plans & bid available with sale). Rear parcel will use SB1123 zoned for up to 10 units. Property in total is 13,000+sq.ft., level & adjacent to Capitola! The super cute 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom main house spans 1,029 sq.ft. & features two ground floor bedrooms and a beautifully updated bath w/ tub. Large patio & inside laundry area w/ a washer & dryer. Also existing is a detached 1-bed, 1-bath ADU of approximately 300 sq ft (buyer to verify size), perfect for guest quarters or keep as additional rental income. Both units are fully rented. Exceptional flexibility & upside, this property is ideal for developers, investors, owner-users, or anyone looking to create a multi-unit rental property in one of Santa Cruz's highly desirable neighborhoods. Across from the Capitola Mall. Once completed, property could consist of the existing Duplex, an additional 2/2 ADU, and a 6,000 square foot vacant lot zoned for up to 10 units.

Listed by Frank De Bernardo · DRE #01211552 · Frank De Bernardo, Broker

MLS #1150564897

ListedJan 7, 2026

Property Details

Architecture

StoriesN/A

StyleN/A

Total UnitsN/A

RoofShingle

Garage Spaces0

PoolN/A

SpaN/A

Features & Amenities

Interior FeaturesN/A

Exterior FeaturesN/A

FlooringCarpet, Laminate

CoolingNone

HeatingN/A

FireplaceN/A

LaundryN/A

Parking FeaturesGuest

Parking Total4

Patio & PorchN/A

Entry LevelN/A

Entry LocationN/A

Common WallsN/A

Property Features

Lot Size0.31 ac

Lot FeaturesLevel

ViewN/A

DirectionsFrom Highway 1, take the 41st Avenue exit and head north toward the ocean. Turn right onto Capitola Road, then left onto Bulb Avenue. Cross Street: Capitola Road

Community

Area699 - Not Defined

School DistrictOther

Tax & Financial

TermsN/A

Land LeaseN/A

HOA NameN/A

HOA FeeN/A

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Mortgage Estimate

$9,554/mo

20% down · 7% APR · 30-yr fixed

Purchase PriceDown Payment: 20%Interest Rate: 7%

Estimate only. Does not include taxes, insurance, or HOA.

Last updated: October 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM

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