2603 Monterey Ave

2,040 Sq. Ft.
$1,716 / Sq. Ft.
2,040
Sq. Ft.
$1,716
per Sq. Ft.

Description

3.5-acre parcel in the heart of Soquel, recently re-zoned (RF-Min) for high-density residential and mixed-use development. Zoning designation offers an expedited, ministerial approval process no public hearings required and is exempt from CEQA, placing your project on the fast track. Potential for approximately 140± units, this property presents a significant opportunity to create a transformative residential or mixed-use community in one of Santa Cruz County's most desirable areas. The location...3.5-acre parcel in the heart of Soquel, recently re-zoned (RF-Min) for high-density residential and mixed-use development. Zoning designation offers an expedited, ministerial approval process no public hearings required and is exempt from CEQA, placing your project on the fast track. Potential for approximately 140± units, this property presents a significant opportunity to create a transformative residential or mixed-use community in one of Santa Cruz County's most desirable areas. The location is unbeatable: just minutes from New Brighton State Beach, Cabrillo College, Capitola Village, and major transportation lines. . Top-rated schools and coastal amenities enhance long-term appeal. As a designated Housing Element site, this parcel is aligned with mandates to increase housing supply. The County Planning Department supports streamlined development, imposing no additional County standards or discretionary reviews. This is more than land it's a ready-made opportunity for developers looking to deliver housing with fewer barriers and faster timelines in a sought-after coastal market. The property includes two existing homes served by natural gas, public sewer, and a private well. Public water is at street with available allocations through Soquel Creek Water District.
  1. Listed by Paul Cuccia • DRE #01334276 • Brokerage DRE #01908304 • Coldwell Banker Realty • 831-818-2375

Property Details for 2603 Monterey Avenue

MLS City Name
SOQUEL
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
5
View
Greenbelt
Cross Street
Soquel Drive
LISTING UPDATED: 02/25/2026 12:00 AM

Property Details for 2603 Monterey Avenue

StatusContingent
MLS #ML81990308
Days on Compass408
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1947
Lot Size3.50 AC / 152,634 SF
CountySanta Cruz County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Paul Cuccia, DRE #01334276
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Building Information for 2603 Monterey Avenue

Stories-Year Built1947Building Size-Lot Size3.50 AC / 152,634 SF

Payment Calculator

$17,742 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$17,058

Property Taxes

$684

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2603 Monterey Avenue

Features
Room Information
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Living Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Living SqFt: 2040
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected
  • Utilities: Natural Gas
  • Water: Well
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Detached Garage
  • Garage Max: 5
  • Garage Min: 5
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Soquel
  • Roof: Composition
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 2603
  • Street Name: Monterey
  • Street Suffix: Avenue
  • Area ID: 46
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Structure SqFt: 2040
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 78
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: R-1-6
Location Information
  • City Limits: No
  • Incorporated: No
  • Parcel Number: 037-191-12-000
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: SOQUEL
  • City Postal ID: 69
  • Postal Code: 95073
  • Elementary School: 874
  • Elementary School District: 870
  • Middle School Text: New Brighton Middle
  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • High School Text: Soquel High
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: 3.50
  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor

Property History for 2603 Monterey Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 30, 2025

Pending

EBRD #ML81990308

Dec 30, 2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #ML82011445

Dec 30, 2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #ML81990308

Dec 30, 2025

Pending

EBRD #ML82011445

Jun 20, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML81990308

$3,500,000
Jun 20, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81990308

$3,500,000
Jun 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82011445

$3,500,000
Jun 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82011445

$3,500,000
May 7, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML81990308

$3,800,000
May 7, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81990308

$3,800,000
Jan 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81990308

$3,900,000
Jan 13, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81990308

$3,900,000
Oct 2, 2019

Expired

EBRD #ML81739254

$1,475,000
Oct 1, 2019

Expired

MLSListings #ML81739254

$1,475,000
Sep 6, 2019

Expired

SDMLS #ML81739254

Feb 16, 2019

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81739254

$1,600,000
Feb 16, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81739254

$1,600,000
Feb 16, 2019

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #ML81739254

$1,600,000
Oct 27, 2010

Price Change

RESFAR #80221019

$999,900
Sep 1, 2003

Expired

RESFAR #80221019

Sep 1, 2003

Expired

MLSListings #ML80221019

$999,900
Jun 10, 2003

Expired

EBRD #ML80221019

May 1, 2002

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80221019

$1,495,000
May 1, 2002

Price Change

RESFAR #80221019

$1,495,000
May 1, 2002

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80221019

$1,495,000
May 1, 2002

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80221019

$999,900
Apr 15, 2002

Expired

MLSListings #ML80140823

$1,495,000
Apr 15, 2002

Expired

EBRD #ML80140823

Apr 15, 2002

Expired

RESFAR #80140823

Feb 15, 2002

Expired

MLSListings #ML80140914

$1,495,000
Feb 15, 2002

Expired

RESFAR #80140914

Feb 15, 2002

Expired

EBRD #ML80140914

Jul 19, 2001

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80140823

$1,495,000
Jul 19, 2001

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80140914

$1,495,000
Jul 19, 2001

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80140823

$1,495,000
Jul 19, 2001

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80140914

$1,495,000
Jul 19, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80140823

$1,495,000
Jul 19, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80140914

$1,495,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/30/2025

Pending

EBRD #ML81990308

12/30/2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #ML82011445

12/30/2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #ML81990308

12/30/2025

Pending

EBRD #ML82011445

06/20/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML81990308

$3,500,000
06/20/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81990308

$3,500,000
06/18/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82011445

$3,500,000
06/18/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82011445

$3,500,000
05/07/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML81990308

$3,800,000
05/07/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81990308

$3,800,000
01/14/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81990308

$3,900,000
01/13/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81990308

$3,900,000
10/02/2019

Expired

EBRD #ML81739254

$1,475,000
10/01/2019

Expired

MLSListings #ML81739254

$1,475,000
09/06/2019

Expired

SDMLS #ML81739254

02/16/2019

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81739254

$1,600,000
02/16/2019

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81739254

$1,600,000
02/16/2019

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #ML81739254

$1,600,000
10/27/2010

Price Change

RESFAR #80221019

$999,900
09/01/2003

Expired

RESFAR #80221019

09/01/2003

Expired

MLSListings #ML80221019

$999,900
06/10/2003

Expired

EBRD #ML80221019

05/01/2002

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80221019

$1,495,000
05/01/2002

Price Change

RESFAR #80221019

$1,495,000
05/01/2002

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80221019

$1,495,000
05/01/2002

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80221019

$999,900
04/15/2002

Expired

MLSListings #ML80140823

$1,495,000
04/15/2002

Expired

EBRD #ML80140823

04/15/2002

Expired

RESFAR #80140823

02/15/2002

Expired

MLSListings #ML80140914

$1,495,000
02/15/2002

Expired

RESFAR #80140914

02/15/2002

Expired

EBRD #ML80140914

07/19/2001

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80140823

$1,495,000
07/19/2001

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80140914

$1,495,000
07/19/2001

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #80140823

$1,495,000
07/19/2001

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80140914

$1,495,000
07/19/2001

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80140823

$1,495,000
07/19/2001

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80140914

$1,495,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2603 Monterey Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$399,196Additions$159,678Total$558,874
Tax Record2025$8,207 ($684 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,392 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,392 SqFtLot Size152,634 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1947ZoningR-1-6CountySANTA CRUZAPN037-191-12Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2603 Monterey Avenue

This home is within Soquel Union Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Main Street Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Mission Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

New Brighton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Harbor High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Paul Cuccia, DRE #01334276

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