Set on nearly an acre in a prime coastal location, this Mediterranean-style home offers a rare blend of charm, ocean views, and investment upside. With panoramic vistas of the sea, canyons, and mountains, the property is ideal for value-driven buyers looking to build equity through upgrades, rental income, or multigenerational living.
The upper level features Saltillo tile, kitchen with breakfast bar, formal dining, and an expansive balcony perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The primary suite includes a fireplace, window seat, walk-in closet, and a jacuzzi tub overlooking the mountains. A ship-inspired crows nest above a nautical bridge adds unique creative or office space.
The lower level includes a private two-room guest suite with its own entrance and full bath ideal for ADU-style income, in-laws, or visitors. Two more bedrooms, a full bath, wet bar, and large living room offer flexible use. A custom cabinet-lined hallway leads to a serene canyon-view patio.
A 3-car garage, workshop, and generous storage support future renovation. Originally rebuilt in 1987, this Rio del Mar home is ready for a refresh. Just minutes from Hwy 1, beaches, and shops a strong opportunity to invest in the coast and make it your own.
Sold for $1,795,000
Tax assessed value
$1,795,000
425 Vista Del Mar Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
5beds
4,568sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1987
0.87 Acres Lot
$1,791,400 Zestimate®
$393/sqft
$7,839 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,791,400
$1.59M - $2.02M
$7,839/mo
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Expansive balconyCustom cabinetryGallery hallwayTiled showerCrows nest lookoutJacuzzi tubPeaceful canyon-view patio
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Listed by:
Jafar Zahraie 01073169 408-482-5569,
Affinity Enterprises, Inc 408-402-5770
Bought with:
Jafar Zahraie, 01073169
Affinity Enterprises, Inc
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82011236
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Loft, Office
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, PrimaryTubwJets, Tile, TubinPrimaryBedroom, FullonGroundFloor, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Video Audio System, Wet Bar, Open Beam Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,568
- Total interior livable area: 4,568 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon, Ocean
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Ocean
Lot
- Size: 0.87 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 04413108000
- Zoning: R-1-10-SP
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Aptos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $393/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,795,000
- Date on market: 6/16/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan, Other
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/26/2025 | Sold | $1,795,000-5%$393/sqft |
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| 12/4/2025 | Contingent | $1,890,000$414/sqft |
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| 11/19/2025 | Price change | $1,890,000-3%$414/sqft |
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| 11/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,949,000-2.1%$427/sqft |
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| 10/7/2025 | Contingent | $1,990,000$436/sqft |
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| 9/23/2025 | Price change | $1,990,000-9.1%$436/sqft |
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| 9/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,190,000+34.8%$479/sqft |
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| 7/3/2000 | Sold | $1,625,000+100.6%$356/sqft |
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| 7/1/1998 | Sold | $810,000$177/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,795,000 -26.7% |
| 2025 | $29,213 +7.4% | $2,448,642 +2% |
| 2024 | $27,193 +1.7% | $2,400,629 +2% |
| 2023 | $26,730 +1.9% | $2,353,558 +2% |
| 2022 | $26,224 +2.2% | $2,307,409 +2% |
| 2021 | $25,664 +1.6% | $2,262,167 +1% |
| 2020 | $25,262 +1.8% | $2,238,970 +2% |
| 2019 | $24,819 +2.7% | $2,195,069 +2% |
| 2018 | $24,172 +0.8% | $2,152,029 +2% |
| 2017 | $23,978 +2.7% | $2,109,832 +2% |
| 2016 | $23,355 +0.7% | $2,068,463 +1.7% |
| 2015 | $23,195 +11% | $2,033,103 +11% |
| 2014 | $20,901 | $1,831,624 +21.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,505,280 -4% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,568,000 -17.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,896,956 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,901,463 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,864,179 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,827,627 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,791,791 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,756,658 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,722,214 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,690,650 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,657,500 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $1,625,000 +96.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $826,200 |
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Neighborhood: 95003
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Rio Del Mar Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10Aptos Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Aptos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 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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- California
- Santa Cruz County
- Aptos
- 95003
- 425 Vista Del Mar Dr
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