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$3,500,000

For Sale - Active
2603 Monterey Ave, Soquel, CA 95073
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,040 Square Feet
3.50 Acres Lot
Built in 1947
For Sale - Active
1 Units
Checked: 10 hours ago
Updated: Aug 19, 2025 at 10:00AM

Investment Summary


Potential Missing Expenses

We noticed that property taxes are missing—this is a standard expense and should be considered in your estimate.

Monthly Cash Flow
-$13,903
Cap Rate
1.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-20.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.21
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-16.0%

Property Description


3.50 Acres Lot
Built in 1947
For Sale - Active
1 Units

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.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage
  • Details: Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 5
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Partial): 0
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Shingle

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Rural/Agricultural

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 03719112
  • Lot Size: 152634 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1947

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $0

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None

Location

  • County: Santa Cruz

Listing Details


Listed by:
Paul Cuccia
Coldwell Banker Realty
(831) 818-2375

Source:
bridgeMLS
MLS#: ML81990308
bridgeMLS

Investment Summary


Potential Missing Expenses

We noticed that property taxes are missing—this is a standard expense and should be considered in your estimate.

Monthly Cash Flow
-$13,903
Cap Rate
1.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-20.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.21
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-16.0%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$3,500,000
Amount financed:
-$2,800,000
Down payment:
$700,000
Closing costs:
$105,000
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$805,000
Square feet:
2,040
Cost per square foot:
$1,716
Monthly rent per square foot:
$2.70

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$2,800,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.500%
Principal & interest:
$17,698
Property tax:
$0
Insurance:
$385
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$18,083

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$5,500 $66,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$330 -$3,960
Operating income:
$5,170 $62,040

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$385-$4,620
Property management: (8%)
8%-$440-$5,280
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$275-$3,300
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$275-$3,300
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (25%)
25%-$1,375-$16,500

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$3,795 $45,540
Mortgage payments:
-$17,698 -$212,376
Cash flow:
$13,903 $166,836