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CAPITOLA CONDOS FOR SALE - LIVE NEAR THE CAPITOLA BEACH FOR LESS!

Capitola is one of top 20 small towns in the West, according to Sunset magazine and according to me as well!  I grew up in Capitola and feel very fortunate to have done so.  Capitola is a beautiful little beach town in Santa Cruz County of less than 2 square miles.  Many people visit in the summer to enjoy the cool ocean breezes and fun restaurants and shopping. Homes in Capitola can be expensive, but for those looking to buy a little beach pad for less, Capitola Condos for sale are a good option.

Capitola Condos for sale range in price depending on size and if it is a condo with an Ocean View  In 2009 the median price of a Capitola Condo for sale was $287,500.  For those looking to spend less than $300,000 on a Captiola Beach Condo, it is now possible!

One place you can buy a Capitola Condo for less is the Capitola Knolls Condo Complex.  The Capitola Knolls is just a short walk to New Brighton State Beach and a not so long walk to Capitola Village.  Most of the Capitola Condos for sale here are 2 bedroom, 1 bath units and there is a pool and spa.  The grounds are well maintained and the price & location can't be beat.

Another place where you can find lower priced Capitola condos for sale in the Villas of Capitola.  These condos are located on Clares St, right of 41st Avenue.  You can walk to the Capitola Village and Beach easily from here and all the shopping and restaurants on 41st Avenue and Capitola Mall.  There have been some Capitola condo foreclosures in the Villas of Capitola in 2010 for under $300,000.

The Capitola Shores Condos are located in the Jewell Box of Capitola, a great Capitola Neighborhood.  These are mostly 2 bedroom units and there are some single level condos.  These Capitola condos for sale are great for vacation homes or seniors because they are easy to maintain and are in a great walk to beach location.  The Capitola Shores Condos have nice grounds and a pool.

The Capitola Venetians are the most famous Capitola Condos.  The Capitola Venetians are rumored to be one of the first condo complexes in California.  These colorful Mediterranean style Capitola Condos are located right on Capitola Beach near the wharf and volleyball courts.  The Capitola Venetians rarely come up for sale and when they do their prices are well over 1 million dollars.  The Venetians are lovely Capitola Ocean View condos.  There are other Capitola Ocean view condos for sale, contact me for a list.

Capitola is a wonderful community to live full or part time.  For a list of Capitola Homes for sale or Capitola condos for sale, contact me at 831.419.9345.

Capitola Shores - Capitola Condos by the Jewell Box

The Capitola Shores Condos are located in Capitola, CA between the Jewel Box and 41st Avenue.  The Capitola Shores is a group of condos set up in individual buildings with 4 units in each one.  Most buildings have a single level condo which is a downstairs unit & single level upstairs unit plus 2 upstairs/downstairs units.  Most condos are 2 bedroom, 1 bath about 900 square feet with carports.

The Capitola Shores Condos offer some of the lowest priced Real Estate in Capitola.  For those looking to live near the beach in Capitola without paying our typically higher home prices, the Capitola Shores is a good option for you.

The Capitola Shores Condos were built in the 1970's.  There are green spaces for children to play and a pool area.  The Capitola Shores condos is walking distance to 41st Avenue which has the Capitola Mall, Whole Foods, shops and restaurants.  You can also walk to Capitola Village & Beach.  This is a great complex for seniors and Capitola vacation home buyers as it is low maintance and in a very convenient location.

Life in Capitola, CA is tranquil and has a small town feel.  Capitola is a great place to raise a family or retire.  There are a myriad of activities for young people like Capitola Jr LifeGuards in the summertime, surfing of course, great mountain biking nearby, soccer camps, golfing and more!  For both kids and adults it is fun to be involved in the Capitola Community and events like the Capitola Begonia Festival and Capitola Art & Wine Festival. 

Capitola, CA has many other nice condo complexes in various prices ranges.  We even have some oceanview condos and townhomes.  Contact me for a list of available Capitola Condos for sale or start here to Search for Capitola Homes & Condos.

 CAPITOLA KNOLLS - CONDOS IN CAPITOLA

The Capitola Knolls is a condo complex located between New Brighton State Beach and Capitola Village.  This ia larger condo complex in Capitola of 164 units linked by pathways and green space.  There is a spa and pool and many nice landscaped areas for kids to play.

The Capitola Knolls offer lower priced Real Estate options for those looking to buy a home or second home in Capitola.  Most condo units have 2-3 bedrooms and 1 or 1.5 baths.  They have carports and some storage areas.  If you are looking for a low maintaince get away near Capitola Beach, the Capitola Knolls condos is a good option for you.

From the Capitola Knolls you can easily to walk to the Capitola Village, Capitola Beach and New Brighton State Beach which is a great place to jog and picnic.  Capitola is a destination location with weekly free outdoor concerts in the summer and fun events like the Capitola Art & Wine Festival and the Capitola Begonia Festival.  Life in Capitola has a small town pace.  It is a place where you can really get to know your neighbors and be involved in the community.

Capitola Knolls condos is also near New Brighton Elementary School making it a great location for those with school age children.  They will love to play at New Brighton and Capitola Beaches as well!

Contact me at (831)419-9345 for a list of available condos in the Capitola Knolls or other Captiola Condos for Sale.

VILLAS OF CAPITOLA - CAPITOLA BEACH CONDOS

The Villas of Capitola is a condo complex located in Capitola off Clares St between Wharf Rd and 41st Avenue.  The Villas of Capitola are some the least expensive condos in Capitola.  Last year (2009) I helped a first time buyer purchase a condo there for less than $300,000 and we negotiated a credit from the seller for closing costs. 

The Villas of Capitola are simple condos in a nicely maintained complex with a pool and spa.  Most units are 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom condos of about 900 square feet with either a balcony or patio.  There are a few 3 bedroom condos as well.  

 A great thing about the Villas of Capitola is that they are an FHA approved condo in Santa Cruz County.  There are not many FHA approved condos in Santa Cruz County.  An FHA loan currently allows you have  downpayment of as little as 3.5%.   With the lower condo prices of the Villas of Capitola combined with being FHA approved this complex is perfect for First Time Home Buyers.  You really can live by the beach for less!

The Villas of Capitola is located walking distance to 41st Avenue which is the main commercial hub in Santa Cruz with the Capitola Mall and many shops and restaurants.  You can also easily walk to Capitola Village and Capitola Beach.

Contact me at (831)419-9345 for a list of available condos in the Villas of Capitola or other condo complexes in Capitola.