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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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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.