1 / 2 Living in Soquel, California from a Local's Perspective By: Jessica Wallace, Your Santa Cruz Realtor Soquel, California is a small coastal town located in Santa Cruz County. It is known for its picturesque scenery, friendly community, and close proximity to the beach. With a population of around 9,000 people, and it's a great place to call home for those looking for a quieter, more relaxed lifestyle. I grew up in the Soquel & Capitola area an attended local schools such as Soquel High School. One of the things I love most about living in Soquel is the sense of community. The town is small enough that you get to know your neighbors and see familiar faces around town. The local businesses also play a big role in creating a tight-knit community. Many of them are family-owned and ope... 01/25/2023

Soquel, California Community Information and Market ReportReal Estate in Soquel, CaliforniaSoquel is an unincorporated area and census-designated place located east of Downtown Santa Cruz, California. The community is bordered by the Live Oak neighborhood to the west, Capitola to the south, and Aptos to the east. The district serves primarily as a bedroom community for the city of Santa Cruz. There are several suburban subdivisions and mobile home parks in the area that provide a variety of housing options for families planning to buy a new home in the region.Real Estate in Soquel is diverse as it provides buyers with a variety of options depending on what best suit their budget and needs. Mobile home parks are prominent in the areas bordering Live Oak and Capitola. These properties pro... 02/02/2019

  Here is a list of homes that have sold in Soquel since February 1st 2013     Address Price DOM Beds Baths (F|P) SqFt 1315 PONZA LANE $1,900,000 77 3 3|0 4,285 1811 MOUNT VISTA COURT $1,200,000 11 3 3|1 2,950 105 DE ANZA COURT $969,500 46 5 3|1 3,240 19 LADERA LANE $848,000 80 5 3|0 2,650 200 OLIVE SPRINGS ROAD $816,000 142 5 2|1 2,454 280 WAUGH AVENUE $755,000 77 4 2|1 2,546 6050 THURBER LANE $629,000 122 4 2|0 1,730 5025 WINKLE AVENUE $660,000 4 3 3|0 2,328 3082 SALISBURY DRIVE $599,500 86 3 2|1 1,995 2541 ORCHARD STREET $515,000 104 4 3|0 1,800 3375 NORTH MAIN STREET $457,000 0 2 1|0 1,028 4000 HANNAN LANE $465,750 129 3 2|0 1,733 3201 HARDIN WAY $365,000 3 3 2|0 1,563                         04/14/2013

Soquel Knolls Condos - Soquel Condos Sales Market Report 2011 The Soquel Knolls Condos are located off Wharf Rd, close to Soquel Village and 41st Ave Mall.  The Soquel Knolls condos are set on a hill above Soquel, in a quiet, peaceful location with landscaped grounds and great pool area.   Let's take a look at Soquel Knolls condos sales activity for 2011: There were 3 Soquel Knolls condo sales in 2011 with an average sale price of $252,000. Of these 3 condo sales, one was a foreclosure condo, one was a short sale condo and the other was a regular sale.  All were 3 bedroom condos.  Soquel Knolls condo prices are down compared to 2010 when the average condo sale price was $295,000. Currently there is one short sale in Soquel Knolls that is in escrow and one condo active on the market, bot... 12/02/2011

  Stately Creekside Home Seeks New Lover! 1071   N. Rodeo Gulch,  Soquel  95073         offered at $435,000 Year Built 1923 Sq Footage 1808 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 Floors 2 Building Style Traditional Neighborhood Name Soquel/Rural Zoning RA Parcel Number: 102-131-035 Lot Size 18905 DESCRIPTION Creekside location, intimate setting, boundless potential! Close to everything yet worlds away, this Soquel oasis beckons for your tender loving care, and has a lot of love to give in return. Days 1-7: Offers will not be reviewed. Days 8-12: Offers ONLY from NSP buyers, municipalities, non-profit organizations, and owner-occupants will be reviewed. Days 13+: offers from all buyers considered..   Location: 1071 N. Rodeo Gulch Soquel 95073 (map) Cross Street: Soquel   PROPERTY FEATURES Fireplaces: 1... 11/27/2010

Creek Front Bungalow with 2nd Unit, Park Like Location in Soquel, Calif. Overview Maps Photos Description Area Video Market Stats IDX Search $997,500 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 Partial Bathroom2 UnitsInterior: 1700 sqftLot: 57,499 sqft Location 4875 Rivervale DriveSoquel, CA 95073USA To get updates on open home dates and other property events, please click the "Like" button below: Susan Grant David Lyng Real Estate, DRE#01331769(831) 247-9140sg@susangrant.bizhttp://www.SusanGrant.biz Listed by: David Lyng Real Estate Our recent listings 3 Br/3Ba, Pasatiempo Home on the 7th tee with Views of the Monterey Bay4 BR Westside Santa Cruz Home, Peaceful & Private Arroyo SettingCreek Front Bungalo with 2nd Unit, Park Like Location in Soquel, Calif.Beautiful Santa Cr... 09/20/2010

Soquel, Calif. Real Estate Soquel (pronounced so-kel) is a Costanoan Indian word for "Place of the Willows" Town and Country Living in Soquel; located just a short distance inland from the beach community of Capitola, Soquel is a blend of friendly neighborhood camaraderie and old world charm. The quaint downtown of Soquel Village is comprised of abundant antique stores and an impressive variety of fine restaurants. Behind the Village, the neighborhood extends to the summit of the Santa Cruz Mountains, featuring homes on acreage and broad pastures with exquisite valley views. Soquel's fertile valleys and sunny slopes have attracted a number of wine growing families to the area, including Bargetto, Soquel Vineyards, and Hunter Hill. Schools in Soquel include Main Street Elementary, Soque... 09/14/2010

A short sale can be an excellent solution for homeowners who need to sell, and who owe more on their homes than they are worth. In the past, it was rare for a bank or lender to accept a short sale. Today, however, due to overwhelming market changes, banks and lenders have become much more negotiable when it comes to these transactions. Recent changes in corporate policy and the Obama administration have also improved the chances of getting a short sale approved. But to be technical, here's a more official definition: A homeowner is 'short' when the amount owed on his/her property is higher than current market value. A short sale occurs when a negotiation is entered into with the homeowner's mortgage company (or companies) to accept less than the full balance of the loan at closing. A b... 07/12/2010

Soquel Village hosts an array of local shops and restaurants that the community enjoys regularly. Each shop has its unique sense of style and ambiance that invites travelers and locals alike to the exceptional Soquel area. One of the most popular activities on a nice sunny afternoon is seeking out your next treasure. Soquel offers a wide variety of antique shops including Brian Curtis Collectables and Soquel Village Antiques. If you’re looking for great items to decorate your home or to discover a hidden treasure, check out these excellent shops. Then after a long day of antiquing hunger will hit and some of the best restaurants call Soquel home. For superb Mexican food, Tortilla Flats serves outstanding meals and some of the best margaritas in town. If burgers and seafood are more your... 07/06/2010

SOQUEL CONDOS - THE SOQUEL KNOLLS CONDOS The Soquel Knolls Condos are located in Soquel, CA which is located in Santa Cruz County right by Capitola.  Soquel has a quaint downtown area filled with antique shops, bakery/Bagelry, several great restaurants like Tortilla Flats and Star of Siam.  You can walk to downtown Soquel from the Soquel Knolls Condos.  These Soquel Condos are also located near Capitola Village and Capitola Beach.        The Soquel Knolls Condos are located off Wharf Rd and perched on a hilltop with mountain views.  Up away from the road this Soquel condo complex gets good sun and ocean breezes.  It is a quiet and safe location for kids with lots of green space.             In the center of the Soquel Knolls Condos there is a lovely hot tub and pool for relaxing and gat... 04/02/2010

Town and Country Living in Soquel, CA Where you can buy allot more home and land for the money, SeeSandy4Homes Soquel (pronounced so-kel) is a Costanoan Indian word for "Place of the Willows", but one local tale of its name comes from a story in which a bartender yells, "Soak Hell" at a patron.  Although now geographically divided by Highway 1, the town of Soquel and the City of Capitola share a common path of the river flowing to the sea. “Soquel” is a little bit country with horses and ranches, hillsides and rivers while “Capitola by the Sea” has beaches, surfing, and boating, sailing, fishing.  Soquel has a lot of antique country stores and Soquel High School is on the hill side just above the town. The Main Street Elementary School has two buildings the one that I sent both of my ch... 03/28/2010

Home Prices in Soquel, CA - Real Estate Market Trends in 2009 In response to the many inquiries I received after my posting about Santa Cruz Home Prices for more detailed information about specific areas in Santa Cruz County I will be writing a series of posts about home prices in the various areas in Santa Cruz County. Soquel is a small area in Santa Cruz County of about 1.1 square miles.  It has a quaint main street with antique shops and good restaurants.  Some of my favorites are Tortilla Flats and Michael's on Main.  As of the 2000 census there was just over 5000 people residing in Soquel.  There is not a huge volume of sales in Soquel since it is such a small area so home prices can vary widely month to month.   Let's take a look at the median home price trends in 2009 in Soquel. ... 01/11/2010

Here are some facts I found interesting about the district of Soquel: Rumor has it that Mission records indicate an alternative for the Native American name for, "Shoquel" was "Osocales" Soquel Creek was originally Soquel River (I will write more about this in future blogs) Charles Darkey Parkhurst (upon death discovered to be CharlotteParkhurst) may have been the fist woman to cast a vote for President in 1868 at Tom Mann's hotel (if you know the exact location of this hotel, please email or call me) Edward Porter was "Soquel's first merchandiser." Ned Porter's store reportedly sold "groceries, drygoods, and hardware with hard liquor a sideline." The source of this quote (noted below) says the store was located where "Angell's store is today," but since the book was written in 1941, I ... 09/11/2008

Soquel is a cute little "district" in Santa Cruz County, bordering the sea-side village of Capitola. Capitola itself used to be part of Soquel Landing.As a student of local history, I am forever trying to figure out how things used to look - how various buildings were layed out on streets. Soquel Elementary School (previously Soquel Grammar School) is a case in point. It evidently was first established across the street from where it is now (which is on the East side of Porter St. in Soquel). Designed by famous architect, W.H. Weeks in the Spanish Colonial Revival style (as so many other schools and libraries of the times were designed), the building is a rare reminder of the architectural thought and detail that went into buildings of the past. I often wonder why modern architects don'... 05/16/2007