Soquel is a wonderfully scenic small community that takes up a prized position just north of the Cabrillo Highway from the city of Capitola. The charming village is epitomized by a small-town feel, bordered by the imposing Santa Cruz mountain range and rugged Northern California coastline.
The larger city of Santa Cruz can be reached in mere minutes and the metropolises of San Jose and San Francisco are both, just over the hill - about an hour and an hour and a half to the north respectively. This convenient distance has made Soquel a popular alternative to the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley. It's incredibly appealing coastal lifestyle has started to bring it to prominence in its own right, growing in popularity like much of the greater Santa Cruz area.
The Soquel Real Estate Market
Just like much of the greater Santa Cruz area, the Soquel real estate market has really heated up recently. As we mentioned above, it's become a popular choice for Silicon Valley execs as well as business owners and employees at companies throughout Santa Cruz County.
Soquel is consistently a great choice, mainly due to the sheer diversity in the types of properties available here. Homes throughout the Soquel community range from bungalows and family homes in one of its cozy and friendly neighborhoods, to larger estates and acreages further in land. Throughout Soquel, interested home buyers will find numerous examples of newer and more established architectural styles that all share this great community setting, many enjoying sublime views from higher elevations into the valley, or out over the coast.
Soquel is a pretty well established community, so in addition to newer builds, there are also some great deals to be had on local character homes. These homes can make great renovation projects or income properties as an investment. The appeal of the community will only grow as Santa Cruz grows as a tech center. Interested buyers will have to keep a keen on the market though, as the best deals in Soquel never last long!
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The Soquel Community
The community of Soquel is centered around Soquel Village - a delightfully quaint downtown district that features fascinating galleries, unique restaurants and small, locally owned boutiques.
The small village enjoys an incredibly enviable position, bookended by the stunning Santa Cruz mountain range and the stunning pacific coastline at the northern tip of Monterey Bay. Soquel makes for an ideal home base for exploration into the mountains and the numerous nearby state parks, with many trails leading into the untamed wilderness amid the towering redwoods. The city of Capitola is also mere minutes away, just on the south side of the Cabrillo Highway. Capitola is of course home of the world-famous Capitola Beach.
Soquel's reputation as a wine region is also on the rise. The area's mild climate and slightly sloping landscape make it especially great for cultivating grapes. The area is home to several wineries including Bargetto Winery, Soquel Vineyards, and Hunter Hill Wineries.
If all of this doesn’t already catch your attention, be sure to contact Lauren Spencer online or call 1.800.226.4717 to learn more about the Soquel area! She’s your local Santa Cruz real estate expert and is always happy to help you with all your questions.
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