Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,423 sqft$914/sqft
135 Stephen Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
Single FamilyProperty Type
2,483 sq ftLot Size
1983Year Built
$914/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

The county of Santa Cruz has confirmed that you can get a rare SHORT TERM vacation rental permit for this address! Nestled in the idyllic coastal community of Rio Del Mar, this charming 3 bed 2 bath home offers a dreamy beachside lifestyle. As a bonus, an additional third story room with roof deck serves as a home office or extra space for family and relaxation. Just a short stroll from the enchanting Rio Del Mar Beach, shops, and restaurants, the location alone sets this property apart. The Pacific...The county of Santa Cruz has confirmed that you can get a rare SHORT TERM vacation rental permit for this address! Nestled in the idyllic coastal community of Rio Del Mar, this charming 3 bed 2 bath home offers a dreamy beachside lifestyle. As a bonus, an additional third story room with roof deck serves as a home office or extra space for family and relaxation. Just a short stroll from the enchanting Rio Del Mar Beach, shops, and restaurants, the location alone sets this property apart. The Pacific Ocean's soothing waves and pristine sands are only six houses away, creating a serene backdrop for daily living. The home itself exudes comfort and character, featuring an open-concept reverse floor plan with vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light. With proximity to dining, shopping, and the natural beauty of Nisene Marks State Park, this beach-close retreat offers the quintessential California coastal lifestyle. Don't miss the opportunity to make this coastal gem your own.
  • Listed by: Bri Steel DRE #01977946 Brokerage DRE #02216473 • Live Love Santa Cruz 831-200-6338
Listing closed: 12/04/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MLSListings, MLS#: ML81945311

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,250,000

Avg days on market

44

Sale-to-list ratio

94.1%

Aptos, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Live Love Santa Cruz, Bri Steel, DRE #01977946

Sold By Remax Property Experts, Eric Jimenez, DRE #02104694

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Property Information for 135 Stephen Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Single-Family Homes / Detached
  • MLS City Name: APTOS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Cross Street: Stephen
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Lot Size: 0.06 AC / 2,483 SF
Features
Room Information
  • Dining Room: Other
  • Family Room: Other
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living SqFt: 1423
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Rio Del Mar/Seascape
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 135
  • Street Name: Stephen
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 48
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 1423
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 40
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: RM-3
Location Information
  • Parcel Number: 042-161-17-000
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: APTOS
  • City Postal ID: 1
  • Postal Code: 95003
  • Elementary School District: 800
  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Other
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .06
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor

Property History for 135 Stephen Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 4, 2023

Sold

EBRD #ML81945311

$1,300,000
Dec 4, 2023

Sold

MLSListings #ML81945311

$1,300,000
Nov 27, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1523223967

$1,300,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/04/2023

Sold

EBRD #ML81945311

$1,300,000
12/04/2023

Sold

MLSListings #ML81945311

$1,300,000
11/27/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1523223967

$1,300,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 135 Stephen Road

Taxable ValueLand$946,764Additions$405,756Total$1,352,520
Tax Record2025$16,601 ($1,383 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,423 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,423 SqFtLot Size2,483 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1983Year Renovated1983ZoningRM-3CountySANTA CRUZAPN042-161-17-000

Schools near 135 Stephen Road

This home is within Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Rio Del Mar Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Aptos Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Aptos High School
Public9 to 12

Alianza Charter School
CharterK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 135 Stephen Road, Aptos, CA 95003
$1,300,000
3
1,423
2,483
$680,000
2
760
1,917
$1,025,000
2,637
4,182
$1,030,000
2,637
4,182
$598,000
2
1,200
1,742
$634,000
2
835
2,091

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