Single level. The Cliff neighborhood. Hidden Beach moments away. Why wait years for a listing that finally hits every mark? Set above the flats in Rio Del Mars most coveted pocket, this home balances total privacy with quick access to the best of the coast. You are minutes from Hidden Beach Park, Deluxe Foods, & neighborhood favorite Venus Spirits. It is the kind of location where people move in & stay for decades. The house is designed around an open, airy flow, and the vaulted ceilings make the home feel open and inviting. The way the natural light hits the living area throughout the day is something you have to see in person. The kitchen is recently remodeled, & both the bathrooms & flooring are in beautiful condition. The backyard is where things get fun: the deck overlooks a private yard complete with turf & your own bocce ball court. Whether you're watching your furry friend run around the grass or hosting a game night with friends, it's a space built for real life. If you need a quiet office, or a hobby space, the bonus room & workshop provide the extra square footage everyone is looking for. It is rare to find a place that checks this many boxes in such a premier spot. Between the layout, the yard, & the location, everything is dialed & ready for you.
For sale
Price cut: $48K (8/18)
$1,650,000
457 Townsend Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
3beds
1,639sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1969
7,275 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,007/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 211 days
- 1,864
- 98
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Strock Team 70010201 831-688-9800,
eXp Realty of California Inc 888-584-9427,
Allyson Weston 01752101 831-206-0330,
eXp Realty of California Inc
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82033606
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Office
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, Tile, UpdatedBaths
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea, EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: ExhaustFan
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Oven/Range, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Beam Ceiling
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,639
- Total interior livable area: 1,639 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fire Pit
- Fencing: Back Yard,Mixed Height Type
Lot
- Size: 7,275 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 04304116000
- Zoning: R-1-6
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Flat, Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
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: $1,007/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $855,260
- Date on market: 2/4/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026 | Price change | $1,650,000-2.8%$1,007/sqft |
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| 7/10/2026 | Price change | $1,698,000-2.9%$1,036/sqft |
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| 5/27/2026 | Price change | $1,749,000-2.2%$1,067/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,789,000$1,092/sqft |
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| 4/22/2026 | Pending sale | $1,789,000$1,092/sqft |
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| 4/22/2026 | Contingent | $1,789,000$1,092/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Price change | $1,789,000-3.2%$1,092/sqft |
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| 3/19/2026 | Price change | $1,849,000-5.2%$1,128/sqft |
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| 2/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000+185.1%$1,190/sqft |
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| 7/23/2013 | Sold | $684,000+5.4%$417/sqft |
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| 6/25/2013 | Pending sale | $649,000$396/sqft |
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| 6/14/2013 | Listed for sale | $649,000$396/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $855,260 +2% |
| 2025 | $11,015 +7.9% | $838,491 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,204 +2.2% | $822,050 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,986 +1.5% | $805,931 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,840 +3.2% | $790,129 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,537 +1.7% | $774,636 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,377 +1.8% | $766,693 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,210 +2.8% | $751,660 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,961 +0.9% | $736,921 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,878 +2.5% | $722,472 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,659 +1% | $708,306 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,575 +2.4% | $697,666 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,375 | $684,000 +653.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $90,827 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $89,046 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $88,381 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $88,591 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $86,854 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $85,151 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $83,481 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $81,844 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $80,239 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $78,768 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $77,223 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $75,709 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $74,224 |
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Neighborhood: 95003
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: RiodelMarElementary
- Middle: AptosJuniorHigh
- High: AptosHigh
- 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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