This beachfront home offers what truly matters, the ability to escape the chaos of the world and enjoy beach life effortlessly. Nestled in Santa Cruz County's premier gated enclave, your private staircase leads directly to the sand, creating spontaneous everyday joy few properties can claim. Imagine morning coffee while dolphins play offshore, sunset gatherings where ocean views enhance conversation, or simply relaxing with a book in your intimate ocean-view reading nook while whales breach in the distance. Behind two gates, this architectural treasure balances vintage character with modern updates, featuring beautiful stained redwood walls, an expanded kitchen, and updated bathrooms. The built-in banquette offers a perfect retreat to disconnect from the world's chaos and reconnect with what matters. Located near Seacliff & Aptos villages, you'll appreciate convenient access to restaurants & shopping while enjoying peaceful beachfront living with miles of gorgeous walking beach in both directions. Here, entertaining shifts seamlessly from indoor to sand, making the ocean part of everyday life. When the world becomes too much, this is where you come to simply breathe, relax, and remember what life is truly about.
Sold for $4,100,000
$4,100,000
749 Las Olas Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
5beds
2,841sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1936
10,106 Square Feet Lot
$4,928,600 Zestimate®
$1,443/sqft
$7,093 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,928,600
$4.24M - $5.82M
$7,093/mo
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Beachfront homeIntimate ocean-view reading nookOcean views enhance conversationExpanded kitchenUpdated bathroomsBuilt-in banquetteBeautiful stained redwood walls
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Listed by:
Strock Team 70010201 831-688-9800,
eXp Realty of California Inc 888-584-9427
Bought with:
Kathleen Manning, 00885315
Sotheby’s International Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82006725
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry, Office, Utility Room
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, ShowerandTub, Skylight, StallShower2plus, FullonGroundFloor, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Laminate, Pantry
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Range Hood, Built In Oven, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside, In Utility Room
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Wet Bar, Open Beam Ceiling
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,841
- Total interior livable area: 2,841 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street, Parking Area
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Parking
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Courtyard
- Spa features: Other
- Fencing: Partial,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Ocean, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Ocean,Water
Lot
- Size: 10,106 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 03819117000
- Zoning: R-1-8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Block, Raised, Other, Wood Frame
- Roof: Elastomeric, Bitumen
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: NaturalGas
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Aptos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,443/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,375,482
- Annual tax amount: $17,155
- Date on market: 6/4/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2025 | Sold | $4,100,000-22.6%$1,443/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Pending sale | $5,300,000$1,866/sqft |
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| 9/8/2025 | Contingent | $5,300,000$1,866/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Price change | $5,300,000-7.8%$1,866/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,750,000$2,024/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,155 +7.6% | $1,375,482 +2% |
| 2024 | $15,937 +1.9% | $1,348,512 +2% |
| 2023 | $15,637 +2.1% | $1,322,071 +2% |
| 2022 | $15,321 +2.6% | $1,296,148 +2% |
| 2021 | $14,932 +1.6% | $1,270,733 +1% |
| 2020 | $14,690 +1.8% | $1,257,703 +2% |
| 2019 | $14,432 +2.7% | $1,233,042 +2% |
| 2018 | $14,050 +0.9% | $1,208,865 +2% |
| 2017 | $13,930 +2.6% | $1,185,164 +2% |
| 2016 | $13,575 +0.7% | $1,161,925 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $13,482 +2.3% | $1,144,471 +2% |
| 2014 | $13,176 | $1,122,052 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,095,079 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,073,607 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,065,583 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,068,115 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,047,171 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,026,638 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,006,508 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $986,773 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $967,424 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $949,693 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $931,072 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $912,816 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $894,917 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 95003
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Mar Vista Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Aptos Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 8/10Aptos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: MarVistaElementary_1
- 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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- California
- Santa Cruz County
- Aptos
- 95003
- 749 Las Olas Dr
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