Detached Two-Unit
New
For Sale
$1,699,000
518 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010
Two independent homes offer private entrances, attached garages, and in-unit laundry for flexible occupancy.
Property Size2,239 SF
Price / SF$758.82
Days on Market3
Property Features for 518 Capitola Avenue
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,239 SF
Total Parking Spaces
2
Property subtype
Multi Family
Units
Unit Mix
2 x 2BR/2BA
Multifamily Units
2
Parking per Unit
1
Amenities
in-unit laundry
private deck
Building Details
Year Built
1999
Buildings
2
Listing Agency:
David Lyng Real Estate
Listed By:
Greg Lukina · License #01949291
(831) 600-5581
Source:
Exitrealty
Added: Sep 5
Changed: Sep 6
Last Checked: Sep 7 at 6:04AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This duplex consists of two detached residences totaling 2,239 square feet. Built in 1999, each home includes 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, an attached 1-car garage, and in-unit laundry. Both layouts place one bedroom and full bathroom on the ground floor, with an upper level where the kitchen connects to the living and dining areas and a primary suite. Unit B also includes vaulted ceilings and a private deck.
Unit A is tenant occupied, while Unit B is owner occupied. The property is located at 518 Capitola Avenue in Capitola, near Capitola Village, the beach, restaurants, and shops. An adjacent property is also available and, according to the provided information, would bring the combined neighboring properties to five units.
Unit A is tenant occupied, while Unit B is owner occupied. The property is located at 518 Capitola Avenue in Capitola, near Capitola Village, the beach, restaurants, and shops. An adjacent property is also available and, according to the provided information, would bring the combined neighboring properties to five units.
Key Highlights
- Two detached residences totaling 2,239 square feet
- Each home has 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and an attached 1‑car garage
- Both residences include in‑unit laundry
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$62,424
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
3.67%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,248,480
$1.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$891,771
$891.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$693,600
$693.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,239 SF
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.
Gross rent
$91.4K $40.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.2K −$0.97/SF
EGI
$89.2K $39.83/SF
− OpEx
−$26.8K −$11.95/SF
NOI
$62.4K $27.88/SF
Area
Santa Cruz County, CA
Vacancy
2.38%
Lease Rate
$40.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,248,480
Cap Rate 7%
$891,771
Cap Rate 9%
$693,600
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$891.8K
$780.3K – $1.04M
NOI $62,424 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.67%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$823.3K
$720.4K – $960.5K
NOI $57,632 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.39%
Theoretical Best
Retail
$1.28M
$1.12M – $1.49M
NOI $89,618 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.27%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,720
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 95010, CA
9,080
Population
4,741
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
47
Median Age
46%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
1.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,486
Density / Sq Mi
$96,701
Median Household Income
$53,704
Median Earnings
$2,370
Median Rent
$781,900
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two independent homes offer private entrances, attached garages, and in-unit laundry for flexible occupancy.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 518 Capitola Avenue Capitola, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,699,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two detached residences totaling 2,239 square feet; Each home has 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and an attached 1‑car garage; Both residences include in‑unit laundry
