About Capitola
Capitola is a beach town located in
Santa Cruz County and was voted one of the best beach locations in California by Sunset Magazine. Capitola real estate is beautiful and the city’s wharf and riverside areas are commonly compared to coastal villages located on Italy’s Mediterranean coast. The city’s “Capitola Village” sits along one of Capitola’s widest beaches and is home to numerous boutiques, galleries and restaurants. Residents and visitors alike will find the accommodations they would expect to find in any classic beach town community like fishing, boating services, world class surfing, beachfronts restaurants, etc. However, Capitola also brings in some big city attractions and services to residents. The area is home to the Begonia Festival which is held every Labor Day Weekend and includes a parade with eccentric flower-draped floats and a must-see sand castle contest. The city holds an annual Art & Wine Festival, homes its own historical museum, has a public library, provides several well maintained parks, and has some of the most established neighborhoods in the county. Capitola is easily accessed by Highway 17, Highway 1, and the Santa Cruz Transit District connecting it to the nearby cities of
Santa Cruz,
Aptos, and as well as cities as far north as
San Jose. With majestic views of the
Monterey Bay and a true sense of community, Capitola real estate is highly sought after. You can use our
Find An Agent search tool to get professional help with your search, or you can search Capitola homes by the city’s
95010 zip code.
REAL ESTATE MARKET STATISTICS
Location: Capitola
Geography Type: City
Data Period: Jul 2026
Source: MLSListings (www.mlslistings.com) Provided by Aculist
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SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
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Median Sale Price: $1,600,000 (-3.3% YoY)
Average Sale Price: $1,605,114
Active Listings: 17
New Listings: 12
Pending Sales: 1
Closed Sales: 9
Median Days on Market: 9 days
Average Days on Market: 14 days
Median Price/SqFt: $1,089
Average Price/SqFt: $1,016
Sale-to-List Ratio: 102%
Months of Inventory: 2.9
Total Sale Volume: $14,446,033
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CONDOS & TOWNHOMES (ATTACHED HOMES)
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Median Sale Price: $596,500
Average Sale Price: $565,833
Active Listings: 11
New Listings: 7
Pending Sales: 0
Closed Sales: 6
Median Days on Market: 112 days
Average Days on Market: 121 days
Median Price/SqFt: $689
Average Price/SqFt: $730
Sale-to-List Ratio: 98%
Months of Inventory: 2.8
Total Sale Volume: $3,395,000
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MARKET INTERPRETATION
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• SELLER'S MARKET: Less than 3 months of inventory indicates strong demand and competitive conditions for buyers.
• FAST-MOVING: Median 2 weeks or less on market indicates high demand.
Sep 2024 – Jul 2026
Single-family homes in Capitola have a median sale price of $1,600,000, down 5.2% over the past 3 months. There are 17 active listings, and 9 homes sold last month, with a median of 9 days on market. Condos and townhomes average $596,500, with 11 currently available. The price per square foot is $1,089 for single-family homes versus $689 for attached homes.
Median Sale Price Trends
Single Family Homes
Condos & Townhomes