$1,895,000
 $10,173 est/mo Sourced by Back At You

221 Highland Drive,Aptos, CA 95003

Aptos, CA 95003

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Description

Some homes make you fall in love the moment you arrive. This is one of them. Step inside, and the calm is immediate. Light spills through vaulted, beamed ceilings, the blue of Monterey Bay fills every window, and every detail feels deliberate, as it should be. Modern without trying too hard, elegant without feeling formal. Built in 1938 on land once part of Claus Spreckels' Aptos Rancho, this home carries a rare thread of history, long before Rio became the neighborhood it is today. Living spaces flow easily indoors to out, anchored by a white brick fireplace and timeless finishes. Glass doors open onto covered patios and a striking tiled fireplace, made for long dinners and evenings watching the bay change color. Beyond, a spacious backyard offers space for whatever you dream up. A detached structure at the rear offers potential: an ADU, a guest retreat, a studio, an office. The bedroom is a quiet luxury, set beneath vaulted ceilings with soft light through picture windows. Two closets offer effortless storage, and the room feels serene, private, and impeccably finished, a true retreat at day's end. Minutes from Seacliff Beach, Aptos Village, and Nisene Marks, this is more than a beautiful home. It's an invitation to slow down and remember how good coastal living can feel.

Details

MLS #ML82056057
Listing TypeFor Sale
StyleHouse
Sub-TypeResale
StatusActive
Year1938
Days On Site34
Listing Provided ByeXp Realty of California Inc | Strock Team

Features

Bed(s)1
Bath(s) 1 Total
SQ Feet1,144
Garage1
Story(s)1
ZoningR-1-4
Acreage0.14
Property ViewYes

Interior

CoolingNone
HeatingForced Air, Fireplaces
Heating Yes / NoYes
Cooling Yes / NoYes
Interior FeaturesWalk In Closets
AppliancesGas Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace Yes / NoYes

Exterior

RoofComposition
Foundation DetailsConcrete Perimeter
Lot FeaturesSloped Down
FencingWood

Parking

Attached Garage Yes / NoYes
Parking FeaturesOff Street
Garage Yes / NoYes

Utilities

UtilitiesNatural Gas Available
SewerPublic Sewer

Area Information

StateCA
CountySanta Cruz
CityAptos
Zip Code95003
Area699 Not Defined
Listing VS Median (in 95003)
Price:
$1,895,000
low | high
Med:
$2,374,500
24.696569920844% of Average
sqft:
1,144
low | high
Med:
5,757
100% of Average
$ / sqft:
$1,656
low | high
Med:
$671
100% of Average
On site:
34
low | high
Med:
1094
3.107861060329% of Average
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Market Activity 95003

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StateCA
CountySanta Cruz
CityAptos
Zip Code95003
Area699 Not Defined
Listing VS Median (in 95003)
Price:
$1,895,000
low | high
Med:
$2,374,500
24.696569920844% of Average
sqft:
1,144
low | high
Med:
5,757
100% of Average
$ / sqft:
$1,656
low | high
Med:
$671
100% of Average
On site:
34
low | high
Med:
1094
3.107861060329% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
Listing Updated: August 31, 2026 at 11:11:50 PM PDT