Bienvenue to this stunning Country French within walking distance to Rio Del Mar beach. This unique residence features an open concept main floor plan, with 3 bedrooms and large bonus room conveniently situated on the ground floor.
The kitchen is well-equipped with modern amenities, including soft close drawers and cabinets, granite countertops, a cobalt blue Viking stove, Bosch dishwasher, and French door refrigerator.
Home has forced air heating and offers a spacious and inviting ambiance with open beam ceiling, skylights and soaring ceilings.
Additional features include gas fireplace, tiled floor, soaring ceilings, forced air heating, and skylights.
Enjoy the added benefits of energy-efficient features such as low flow toilet, double pane windows, LED lighting, and a brick courtyard in front for visitors. You can hear the ocean waves and feel the ocean breezes from the property.
Sold for $1,478,000
$1,478,000
261 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
3beds
1,880sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1969
4,966 Square Feet Lot
$1,471,200 Zestimate®
$786/sqft
$4,934 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,471,200
$1.32M - $1.63M
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Gas fireplaceSpacious and inviting ambianceSoaring ceilingsOpen beam ceilingGranite countertopsLed lightingTiled floor
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Listed by:
Craig Springbett 01145599 831-239-9966,
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno 831-460-1100
Bought with:
Adam Green, 02017819
KW Bay Area Estates Saratoga
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82039547
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Tile
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,880
- Total interior livable area: 1,880 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Guest, Parking Area
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 4,966 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 04220210000
- Zoning: R-1-4
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: RolledHotMop
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Aptos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $786/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $637,851
- Annual tax amount: $9,067
- Date on market: 3/20/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Sold | $1,478,000-0.7%$786/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Pending sale | $1,488,000$791/sqft |
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| 4/14/2026 | Contingent | $1,488,000$791/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,488,000+258.6%$791/sqft |
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| 1/24/2026 | Listing removed | $6,500$3/sqft |
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| 1/7/2026 | Listed for rent | $6,500+8.3%$3/sqft |
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| 12/29/2025 | Listing removed | $6,000$3/sqft |
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| 12/12/2025 | Listed for rent | $6,000$3/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Listing removed | $6,000$3/sqft |
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| 10/22/2025 | Listed for rent | $6,000+16.5%$3/sqft |
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| 4/3/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/29/2024 | Price change | $5,150-8.8%$3/sqft |
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| 1/24/2024 | Listed for rent | $5,650$3/sqft |
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| 12/16/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/17/2023 | Listed for rent | $5,650-13.1%$3/sqft |
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| 3/27/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/6/2023 | Listed for rent | $6,500$3/sqft |
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| 2/11/2000 | Sold | $415,000$221/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,067 +7.7% | $637,851 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,415 +5.6% | $625,345 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,969 +2.4% | $613,083 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,784 +3.6% | $601,062 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,513 +1.8% | $589,276 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,382 +1.8% | $583,233 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,250 +2.8% | $571,798 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,051 +1% | $560,586 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,982 +2.5% | $549,595 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,813 +1.2% | $538,818 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,732 +2.4% | $530,725 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,572 | $520,329 +11% |
| 2012 | -- | $468,950 -5.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $497,863 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $494,142 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $495,316 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $485,604 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $476,082 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $466,747 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $457,595 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $448,623 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $440,401 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $431,766 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $423,300 +484.4% |
| 2000 | -- | $72,435 |
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Neighborhood: 95003
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Rio Del Mar Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1.5 mi
- 5/10Aptos Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Aptos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: PajaroValleyUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Santa Cruz County
- Aptos
- 95003
- 261 Aptos Beach Dr
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