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Five-Unit Income Property with Parking

420 Capitola Road EXT Santa Cruz, CA 95062

420 Capitola Road EXT, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
$3,800,000
For Sale
$3,800,000

MULTI_FAMILY - SANTA CRUZ, CA

Property Size4,530 SF
Lot Size0.94 Acres
Price / SF$838.85
Days on Market50

Property Features for 420 Capitola Road EXT

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
RM-4
Bedrooms
8
Rooms
Bedroom 3, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 8
Parking
7
Parking features
Covered, Off Street
Standard status
Active
Size
4,530 SF
Lot size
0.94 Acres

Utilities

Heating system
Forced Air
Water source
Public

Building Details

Year built
1950
Roof type
Composition
Listing Agency David Lyng Real Estate
1041 41st Ave, CA
Listed by Kasey Hinchman · License #01424163
Added: Jun 1 Checked: Jul 20 at 11:06 am
MLS# ML82038869 Listing URL

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This turnkey income property includes five residential units across three separate structures. The configuration features a 3BR/2BA single-family home with an attached studio, a detached 1BR/1BA home, and a duplex containing two units that share one wall. On-site amenities include covered parking and a shared laundry area, along with several accessory structures. A portion of the parcel is currently vacant at the rear.

The parcel is zoned RM-4 and is primarily designated Urban Medium Residential, and the seller notes potential flexibility for multi-family housing uses. The property is described as being in convenient Midtown Santa Cruz, with access to shopping, dining, and commuter routes, and proximity to Downtown and area beaches.

Buyer and tenant considerations should include verifying zoning and any development potential with the appropriate government agencies.

Key Highlights

  • Five residential units across three structures, including a 3BR/2BA single‑family home with attached studio (420A).
  • Detached 1BR/1BA home (422) plus a duplex with two units: 2BR/1BA (422A) and 2BR/1.5BA (424) sharing one wall.
  • Off‑street parking with covered parking plus a shared laundry area for residents.

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $184.8k $40.80
− Vacancy −$4.4k −$0.97
EGI $180.4k $39.83
− OpEx −$54.1k −$11.95
NOI $126.3k $27.88
4,530 SF · lease $40.80/SF/yr · vacancy 2.38% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.80M
$1.58M – $2.10M (±1% cap)
NOI $126,298 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.32%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.67M
$1.46M – $1.94M (±1% cap)
NOI $116,602 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.07%
Theoretical Best
Retail
$2.59M
$2.27M – $3.02M (±1% cap)
NOI $181,318 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.77%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Restaurant Parking Lot & Garage Barber Shop HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Garden Center Accounting Firm (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Grocery & Convenience Store Pet Store

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Turnkey five-unit residential property across three structures with covered parking and shared laundry space.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 420 Capitola Road EXT Santa Cruz, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,800,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Five residential units across three structures, including a 3BR/2BA single‑family home with attached studio (420A).; Detached 1BR/1BA home (422) plus a duplex with two units: 2BR/1BA (422A) and 2BR/1.5BA (424) sharing one wall.; Off‑street parking with covered parking plus a shared laundry area for residents.
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