16 Potbelly Beach Rd

$2,395,000
Price
2
Beds
774 Sq. Ft.
$3,094 / Sq. Ft.
774
Sq. Ft.
$3,094
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Owned by the same family for 71 years, this Potbelly Beach property is part of a private and exclusive gated community of 17 beachfront homes situated next to New Brighton State Beach. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a home in what many consider to be the best beachfront location in all of Santa Cruz County. Enjoy ocean living, gorgeous sunsets, sea lions, diving pelicans and dolphins, including views of whales and thousands of sooty shearwater during their annual migrations. The existing...Owned by the same family for 71 years, this Potbelly Beach property is part of a private and exclusive gated community of 17 beachfront homes situated next to New Brighton State Beach. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a home in what many consider to be the best beachfront location in all of Santa Cruz County. Enjoy ocean living, gorgeous sunsets, sea lions, diving pelicans and dolphins, including views of whales and thousands of sooty shearwater during their annual migrations. The existing cozy three bedroom, one bath summer cabin with open water views from the living room and expansive deck is mere steps to the sand. It provides a great venue for entertaining multiple generations of family and friends, while still giving you an opportunity to expand or custom build your year-around dream home in the future if you so desire. Minutes away from Capitola Village, Aptos and Santa Cruz, this property is also close to Highway 1 and your commute north or south.
  1. Listed by David Mann • DRE #00491847 • Brokerage DRE #01908304 • Coldwell Banker Realty • 831-334-3056
  2. Listed by Shelley Patton • DRE #01737930 • Brokerage DRE #01908304 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details for 16 Potbelly Beach Road

MLS City Name
APTOS
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
0
View
Ocean
Cross Street
New Brighton Roa
LISTING UPDATED: 12/02/2025 09:29 AM

Property Details for 16 Potbelly Beach Road

StatusActive
MLS #ML81989206
Days on Compass356
Taxes-
HOA Fees$2,400 / quarter
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1959
Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,892 SF
CountySanta Cruz County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, David Mann, DRE #00491847; Coldwell Banker Realty, Shelley Patton, DRE #01737930
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Building Information for 16 Potbelly Beach Road

Stories-Year Built1959Building Size-Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,892 SF

Payment Calculator

$12,932 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,835

Property Taxes

$297

HOA Dues

$800

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Property Information for 16 Potbelly Beach Road

Features
Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Storage
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Stall Shower
  • Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Free Standing
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 774
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Stove Heater
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Parking Area
  • Garage Max: 0
  • Garage Min: 0
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Common Area Gas, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Road, Management Fee
  • HOA Documents: Bylaws, CC&RS, Rules & Regulations
  • HOA Exists: 1
  • HOA Fee: $2,400
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • HOA Name: Potbelly Beach Club
Property Details
  • Area Text: Aptos
  • Property Faces: Southwest
  • Roof: Polyurethane
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 16
  • Street Name: Potbelly Beach
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 49
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Structure SqFt: 774
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 66
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: R-1-8
Location Information
  • Parcel Number: 038-231-27-000
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: APTOS
  • City Postal ID: 1
  • Postal Code: 95003
  • Elementary School District: 870
  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Post and Pier
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .27
  • Lot Description: Views
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: BBQ Area, Deck, Low Maintenance, Storage Shed / Structure

Property History for 16 Potbelly Beach Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 14, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML81989206

$2,395,000
May 14, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81989206

$2,395,000
Jan 27, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML81989206

$2,750,000
Jan 27, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81989206

$2,750,000
Jan 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81989206

$3,450,000
Jan 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81989206

$3,450,000
Nov 2, 2024

Expired

EBRD #ML81971609

Nov 1, 2024

Expired

MLSListings #ML81971609

$3,450,000
Oct 1, 2024

Price Change

EBRD #ML81971609

$3,450,000
Jul 1, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81971609

$3,795,000
Jul 1, 2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81971609

$3,795,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/14/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML81989206

$2,395,000
05/14/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81989206

$2,395,000
01/27/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML81989206

$2,750,000
01/27/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML81989206

$2,750,000
01/02/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81989206

$3,450,000
01/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81989206

$3,450,000
11/02/2024

Expired

EBRD #ML81971609

11/01/2024

Expired

MLSListings #ML81971609

$3,450,000
10/01/2024

Price Change

EBRD #ML81971609

$3,450,000
07/01/2024

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81971609

$3,795,000
07/01/2024

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81971609

$3,795,000

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

Public Records for 16 Potbelly Beach Road

Taxable ValueLand$128,089Additions$31,894Total$159,983
Tax Record2025$3,567 ($297 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt774 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt774 SqFtLot Size11,892 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959ZoningR-1-8,PRCountySANTA CRUZAPN038-231-27Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 16 Potbelly Beach Road

Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Private - K to 8
Private - PK to 9
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Twin Lakes Christian School
PrivateK to 8

Santa Cruz Montessori School
PrivatePK to 9

Good Shepherd Catholic School
PrivatePK 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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16 Potbelly Beach Road is a single family home for sale in Aptos, CA 95003. This property was listed for sale on January 2, 2025 by Coldwell Banker Realty, it's currently listed at $2,395,000. Nearby schools include Twin Lakes Christian School, Santa Cruz Montessori School and Good Shepherd Catholic School. 16 Potbelly Beach Road is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 774 sqft single family home built in 1959.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, David Mann, DRE #00491847; Coldwell Banker Realty, Shelley Patton, DRE #01737930

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