539 Riverview Dr, Capitola, CA 95010
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$2,199,000

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,024 sqft

539 Riverview Dr, Capitola, CA 95010

Est. Mortgage $13,890/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1959
$2,147/sqft
1 Car Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Riverfront homeMultiple spectacular riverfront terracesGarage accessTranquil river views
Capitola living at its finest!! Cruise down the Soquel River on your paddle board, kayak or barge to the lagoon and beach from this riverfront home. This thoughtfully designed 2 level home offers opportunities for fulltime living, a second home or income potential. The upper-level features tranquil river views, 1 bedroom 1 bath, laundry, deck with beautiful views of the large backyard and garage access, while the lower level has its own 1BR, deck, bath, laundry, kitchenette and access to multiple spectacular riverfront terraces. A signature feature is the small riverside room with deck above, repurposed into a speakeasy-style lounge/wine cellar, and furnished terraces suitable for entertaining all your friends. Offering 98 feet of creek frontage with easy access to water provides plenty of opportunities for fun! With potential for future expansion (buyer to verify), this property offers versatility as a primary residence, coastal second home or investment opportunity in one of Capitola's most sought-after locations.
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Lila Veik 00928716, (831) 334-8836
eXp Realty of California Inc, (888) 584-9427
Source: MLSListings Inc, MLS#ML82059801
Also Listed on bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR, MLSListings Inc, eXp Realty, eXp Realty.

Home Details for 539 Riverview Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1024 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Public Utilities, Water PublicAppliances: Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, RefrigeratorLaundry: In Garage,InsideRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Gas & Electric
Gas: PublicUtilities
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Laminate
View
View: Garden/Greenbelt

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Balcony/Patio, DeckFencing: Back YardOther Structures: OtherExterior: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced, Storage Shed StructureFoundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Attached,On Street
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Days on Market

Days on Market: 42

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialArchitecture: Cottage
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 03504214000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,199,000Price Per Sqft: $2,147

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

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Location

Direction & Address
City: Capitola
School Information
Elementary School: SoquelElementaryElementary School District: SoquelUnionElementaryHigh School: SoquelHighHigh School District: SantaCruzCityHighWalk Score: 89

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: ML82059801

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1024

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4269 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: ExclusiveRightToSellListing Terms: CashorConventionalLoan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: ML82059801

Around this home

What Locals Say about Capitola

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  • 70% say there are sidewalks
  • 69% say there's holiday spirit
  • 61% say neighbors are friendly
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At least 66 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 70 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say car is needed

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 63 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 61 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say it's quiet

  • 54 % Say parking is easy

  • 53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 26 % Say there are community events

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  • Trulia User
    "The commute in capitola is although there is traffic sometimes. The metro to UCSC is so packed though."
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  • Ginasantiagorn
    "Dogs are always out with their owners. We have off leash beaches and parks. They are welcome at most stores and coffee shops. "
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  • Brianna D.
    "Close to many things. Neighbors are kind and quiet. Great for kids and really love living close to friends and connections for my kids "
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  • Pam4happydays
    "I’ve lived here 10 years I love that it’s so close to everything the beach the mall the freeway the grocery store the people are nice there’s low crime here and I feel safe."
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  • Renee B.
    "Love my Capitola neighborhood... wish visitors were a little more respectful & quieter overall. But I always feel safe. "
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  • Carla S.
    "Yes. You see people walking dogs all the time. There’s lots of places to take dogs for a walk and people seem up open to dogs. "
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  • Mary M.
    "Close to Capitola Village Two blocks to Shadowbrook 1/4 mile to Whole Foods Slightly longer to Mall"
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  • Devin H.
    "Live music during the summer months in Capitola Village. Fireworks, classic auto show, Wharf to wharf run, art shows, lots of community events most of the year."
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  • Paden M.
    "jade street park is a place I often see people take there dogs. I like to go there, it's right next to the community center"
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  • Bainbridge c.
    "They like how friendly other dog owners are to each other and everyone is courteous and picks up after their dog. City parks here have doggy poo bags. "
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  • Loonyjune
    "My current townhouse is just a few blocks from my son’s, school as well as the Capitola Village. A cute little community with a pool "
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  • Grace V.
    "We live near the beach and the Village and that is great! Supermarkets, restaurants, the cinema, Capitola Library, and the DMV are also walking distance from our place."
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  • Siobhan o. k.
    "Proximity to Capitola Village, parks and the beach. Close to the mall and freeways. A little crowded in the summer."
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  • Siobhan o. k.
    "Capitola is a little gem of Santa Cruz County. It has many shops and restaurants and in the quieter winter months it’s like having them to yourself."
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Market trends in Capitola

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.12M
Since last month
Increased$1M (+124.2%)
Since last year
Increased$1M (+128.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$1M (+172.3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +224% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$2.12M
September 2026$2.16M
August 2026$947K
July 2026$929K
June 2026$943K
May 2026$930K
April 2026$938K
March 2026$933K
February 2026$921K
January 2026$884K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
601 Oak Dr, Capitola, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,155,000
05/18/26
3
2
1,407
624 Riverview Dr, Capitola, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,290,000
05/05/26
2
1
950
625 Gilroy Dr, Capitola, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,225,000
03/30/26
2
1
926
609 Oak Dr, Capitola, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,385,000
03/24/26
2
1
900
1842 47th Ave, Capitola, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,255,531
08/05/26
2
1
744
604 Oak Dr, Capitola, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
04/06/26
2
1
1,031
533 Riverview Dr, Capitola, CA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$1,975,000
07/22/26
2
3
1,814

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
537 Riverview Dr, Capitola, CA 95010
0.01
$1,594,900
3
2.5
1,716
Off Market
601 Riverview Dr, Capitola, CA 95010
0.01
$1,325,900
1
2
1,620
Off Market
535 Riverview Dr, Capitola, CA 95010
0.02
$1,732,800
3
2
2,163
Off Market
540 Riverview Dr, Capitola, CA 95010
0.02
$1,090,100
2
1
864
Off Market
1910 Wharf Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
0.02
$1,606,400
3
3
1,384
Off Market
1920 Wharf Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
0.02
$1,857,600
4
3
1,853
Off Market
710 Beverly Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
0.03
$1,419,300
2
2
1,100
Off Market
533 Riverview Dr, Capitola, CA 95010
0.03
$1,975,000
2
3
1,814
Recently Sold
1900 Wharf Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
0.03
$1,709,400
3
3
1,696
Off Market
605 Riverview Dr, Capitola, CA 95010
0.03
$1,382,800
4
2
2,084
Off Market
511 Sunset Dr, Capitola, CA 95010
0.03
$1,014,600
1
1
600
Off Market
604 Riverview Dr, Capitola, CA 95010
0.03
$1,480,400
3
3
1,642
Off Market
507 Sunset Dr, Capitola, CA 95010
0.03
$1,437,200
2
2
1,620
Off Market
1890 Wharf Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
0.04
$849,400
1
1
684
Off Market
702 Beverly Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
0.04
$1,598,000
3
2
1,526
For Sale
1930 Wharf Rd #7, Capitola, CA 95010
0.04
-
2
1
800
Off Market
1930 Wharf Rd, Capitola, CA 95010
0.04
-
2
1
800
Off Market
1930 Wharf Rd #6, Capitola, CA 95010
0.04
-
2
1
-
Off Market
1930 Wharf Rd #8, Capitola, CA 95010
0.04
-
2
1
800
Off Market
607 Riverview Dr, Capitola, CA 95010
0.04
$1,618,800
3
2
2,390
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 2, 2026
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82059801
Listed For Sale
$2,199,000
Aug 26, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,000
Aug 21, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,000
Nov 6, 2020
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81790878
Sold
$780,000
Aug 18, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$780,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Lila Veik, eXp Realty of California Inc, (888) 584-9427
Agent Phone: (831) 334-8836
Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of 2026-10-14 10:40:25 PDT. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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Frequently asked questions about 539 Riverview Dr

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 539 Riverview Dr?
    Based on a $2,199,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 539 Riverview Dr in Capitola, CA is approximately $14,334 (about $12,243 principal & interest, $2,016 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • What do residents say about Capitola?
    Residents describe Capitola, CA as dog-friendly, walkable to restaurants, and walkable to grocery stores. See homes for sale in Capitola, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 539 Riverview Dr?
    The closest schools to 539 Riverview Dr in Capitola, CA are New Brighton Middle School (rated 7/10), Soquel Elementary School (rated 6/10).
  • What is 539 Riverview Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 539 Riverview Dr in Capitola, CA is $2,123,900.
  • Does 539 Riverview Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 539 Riverview Dr in Capitola, CA has laundry facilities.
  • Does 539 Riverview Dr have a yard?
    Yes, 539 Riverview Dr in Capitola, CA has a yard.
539 Riverview Dr, Capitola, CA 95010 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,024 sqft single-family home built in 1959. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLSListings Inc on Sep 2, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# ML82059801.