About 1610 Bulb Avenue
Prime Development property undergoing lot split for 10 additional units on back parcel AND an ADU approval on front parcel. Existing charming California 2/1 + 1/1 cottage style duplex carrier sits on the front portion of the property w/ a long driveway for parking & plenty of room for a planned additional 2 bedroom, 2 bath ADU (plans & bid available with sale). Rear parcel will be SB1123 zoned for up to 10 units. Property in total is 13,000+sq.ft., level & adjacent to Capitola! The super cute 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom main house spans 1,029 sq.ft. & features two ground floor bedrooms and a beautifully updated bath w/ tub. Large patio & inside laundry area w/ a washer & dryer. Also existing is a detached 1-bed, 1-bath ADU of approximately 300 sq ft (buyer to verify size), perfect for guest quarters or keep as additional rental income. Both units are fully rented. Exceptional flexibility & upside, this property is ideal for developers, investors, owner-users, or anyone looking to create a multi-unit rental property in one of Santa Cruz's highly desirable neighborhoods. Across from the Capitola Mall & all that 41st Ave has to offer. Once completed, property could consist of the existing Duplex, an additional 2/2 ADU, and a 6,000 square foot vacant lot zoned for up to 10 units.
Features of 1610 Bulb Avenue
| MLS® # | ML82024738 |
|---|---|
| Price | $2,200,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1.00 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 1,029 |
| Acres | 0.31 |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Single Family Residence |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 1610 Bulb Avenue |
|---|---|
| City | Santa Cruz |
| County | Santa Cruz |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95062 |
Amenities
| Parking | Guest, Parking Lot |
|---|---|
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Family Room |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Microwave |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | None |
| Fireplace | No |
Exterior
| Lot Description | Level |
|---|---|
| Foundation | Slab |
School Information
| District | Santa Cruz City High |
|---|
Additional Information
| Date Listed | October 14th, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Zoning | R-1- |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Agent | Frank De Bernardo |
|---|---|
| Office | Frank De Bernardo, Broker |