




1610 Bulb Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Prime Development property undergoing lot split for potential 10 additional units on back parcel AND & ADU approval 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.
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
1,029
Lot Size
13,416 sqft
Year Built
1947
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
146
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
0
MLS #
ML82024738
Flooring
Carpet, Laminate
Appliances
Microwave
Total Parking Spaces
3
Parking Features
Guest
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Shingle
Lot Features
Level
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water Source
Public
$0
| Rating | School Name |
|---|---|
9 | GreatSchools High (Demo) public School • ratio 22:1 |
7 | Valley View Elementary (Demo) public School • ratio 18:1 |
6 | Lincoln Middle School (Demo) public School • ratio 20:1 |
NR | St. Mary Example Academy (Demo) private School • ratio 12:1 |
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Avg. time on market
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Based on price, location, and features
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