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David Cao

david@davidcao.homes +1(669) 245-6688

Listed by Strock Team • eXp Realty of California Inc, DRE#70010201

$ 1,895,000

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221 Highland DR Aptos, CA 95003

1 Bed

1 Bath

1,144 SqFt

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Sat Aug 01, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun Aug 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Home

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,144 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,656

MLS Listing ID ML82056057

Bedrooms 1

Full Baths 1

Year Built 1938

Lot Size 6,186 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Single Family Home

Property 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.

Location

State CA

County Santa Cruz

Area Rio Del Mar/Seascape

Zoning R-1-4

Rooms

Family Room Separate Family Room

Other Rooms Bonus / Hobby Room, Storage

Dining Room Dining Area

Kitchen Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Tile, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator

Interior

Heating Fireplace , Forced Air

Cooling None

Flooring Laminate, Tile

Fireplaces Type Insert, Living Room

Laundry Inside, Washer / Dryer

Exterior

Exterior Feature Back Yard, Courtyard, Fenced, Outdoor Fireplace, Sprinklers - Auto, Storage Shed / Structure

Parking Features Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street

Garage Spaces 1.0

Fence Fenced, Fenced Back, Fenced Front, Wood

Utilities Available Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Natural Gas, Public Utilities

View Bay, City Lights, Ocean, Water

Roof Type Composition

Building

Lot Description Grade - Sloped Down

Story 1

Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Post and Beam, Raised, Wood Frame

Sewer Sewer - Public

Water Public

Level or Stories 1

Others

Tax ID 042-233-20-000

Miscellaneous Open Beam Ceiling,Vaulted Ceiling ,Walk-in Closet

Horse Property No

Special Listing Condition Not Applicable

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