About Capitola's The Jewel Box

Capitola Villas, Capitola CA – Condos for Sale Capitola

Hi, I’m Christine and I’m a Realtor with American Dream Realty - Real Estate in Santa Cruz for over 14 years. During my career I’ve represented either the buyer or the seller in many of the transactions at the Villas in Capitola. I’ve got some very useful information for a person searching for Condo’s in Capitola for Sale

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I have been fond of the Villas of Capitola since I found out about them about 15 years ago. They’re a fantastic property for retirement, student rental, second home or first time buyer. The landscaped grounds have always been meticulously maintained and the 2 pools were just resurfaced a few years ago. This property looks very well maintained and the location is fantastic – Near the Capitola Village, The Capitola Mall, Public Transportation, Movies, Groceries, Banks, and more

. My Team and I specialize in Capitola Real Estate, Live Oak Real Estate, Pleasure Point and the surrounding areas. I’ve got resources for Capitola Short Sales, Live Oak Short Sales, and Bank Owned Homes, Foreclosures.

Visit my website for searches on Homes for Sale in Santa Cruz County, Short Sales in Santa Cruz County and Foreclosures in Santa Cruz, or call me. I can fine-tune your search to get specifically what you’re looking for.

Capitola Shores - Capitola Condos – Market Report 2011

The Capitola Shores – Capitola Condos are located in the Jewel Box in Capitola, close to 41st Ave Mall and walking distance to Capitola Village. The Capitola Shores condos are mostly 2 bedroom condos, the complex does have a pool and nicely landscaped grounds.

Let’s take a look at the condo sales activity in the Capitola Shores in 2011:

There have been 9 condo sales in the Capitola Shores in 2011, with an average sale price of $249,000. Of these 9 condo sales, 2 were short sale condos and one was a foreclosure condo.

The lowest priced Capitola Shores condo sale was a unfinished 2 bedroom condo that sold all cash for $220,000.

The highest priced Capitola Shores condo sale was a single level, remodeled condo that sold for $271,000

There are 2 condos currently in escrow in the Capitola Shores, both are short sale condos.

The Capitola Shores Condos offer a great opportunity for buyers to live in Capitola for less. They are low maintenance condos perfect for vacation or second homes. The Capitola Shores are also great for seniors as there are single level condos and it is centrally located and walking distance to amenities and public transportation.

Contact me for a current list of Capitola Condos for sale or to find the value of your Capitola Condo.

THE JEWEL BOX, CAPITOLA HOMES FOR SALE

The Jewel Box is one of Capitola's premier neighborhoods. The name the Jewel Box comes from the street names, all named after Jewels like Emerald, Opal, Garnett, Crystal St . . . Some of the Capitola homes for sale in the Jewel Box have ocean view and views of Capitola Village.

The Jewel Box is a pleasant Capitola Neighborhood located between 41st Avenue and Capitola Village. Capitola Homes for sale in the Jewel Box vary from tiny vacation beach cottages to older Victorians overlooking Capitola Village and Monterey Bay. The highest priced home for sale in Capitola - the Jewel Box in 2011 was an oceanview 2 bedroom home that sold for $1,100,000. The lowest priced home for sale in Capitola - Jewel Box in 2011 was a small 2 bedroom home that sold for $620,000. Go here to search all current Homes for sale in Capitola or contact me for a current list, including any Capitola foreclosures.

I grew up in the Jewel Box and it is a great family neighborhood in Capitola. You can walk to Capitola beach and Village, the shops and restaurants on 41st Avenue. Beautiful Santa Cruz beaches and world class surfs spots like Pleasure Point, the Hook, and 38th Avenue are only a short bike ride away. Excellent Capitola Schools are nearby, some within walking distance.

The Captiola Jewel Box is a wonderful community to live in. For more information about Capitola homes for sale, the area, neighborhoods, schools please feel free to contact me anytime.

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The Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce provides local businesses, visitors and new residents with community info, along with assistance with resourceful information for business members. The members are considered and inducted on a referral basis. With the membership businesses gain exposure and are included in promotional events to engage businesses with the greater Capitola-Soquel community. To celebrate the community of business and residents, the Chamber of Commerce is putting on an After-Hours Mixer.

The Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce After-Hours Mixer will be Tuesday October 5^th. The event will be hosted by the exquisite Monarch Cove Inn. The exceptional hospitality of the Monarch Cove Inn staff will inviting chamber members and non-members alike to enjoy the amazing scenery consisting of historic landmarks, dramatic cliff top view, flower-filled gardens, and eucalyptus-lined path ways through the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary. In addition to the beautiful setting, guest will be able to enjoy a variety of appetizers from various Capitola Restaurants including Sushi Garden, El Toro Bravo, Michael’s Pizza, Donut Station and Five Star Catering, along with a stocked beverage bar of wine, beer, soft drinks and coffee. For your listening pleasure the Farmers Market String Band will be playing live music.

The Monarch Cove Inn is the perfect setting for this After-Hours Mixer. The landscape and outstanding service has been attracting visitors for decades ranging from famous actresses like Mary Pickford and infamous gangsters like Al Capone. The Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce picked the optimal location for the mixer.

For more community events and information check out my blog and for local listings and your chance to become a part of this marvelous community visit my website www.petecullen.com

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Celebrating the combination for art, wine, music and food, the Capitola Art & Wine Festival fills Capitola Village with thousands people indulging in some of life’s simple pleasures. This year on September 11^th & 12^th over 150 artist and 21 wineries will display and share their gifts with locals and visitors alike.

Among the superb wineries to look forward to are Bargetto Winery, Hallcrest Vineyards & the Organic Wine Works, and Naumann Vineyards. Check out my blog for more great information on wineries in the area.

Taking the Esplanade Stage on Saturday will be the Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers’ tribute band, The Refugees and on Sunday songs of Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band will be performed by Turn the Page. What better way to spend an evening then with family and friends enjoying great art, wine, food, and music?

The Capitola Art & Wine Festival features some of the community’s best art, music, wine, and food in the area. People come to visit from all over California and they return year after year.

Capitola is an amazing place for anyone to live whether you’re a young family, retired couple or looking for a vacation home. For your opportunity to experience the pleasures of Capitola year round, check out local listings at my website www.petecullen.com.

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