Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,558 sqft
1881 Cox Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.29 acresLot Size
1987Year Built
$758/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Country charm meets coastal convenience! Tucked away in the peaceful countryside, yet just minutes from town and a 15-minute drive to the beach & Seascape Golf Course, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home blends comfort, convenience, and natural beauty. The 1,558 sq ft interior feels open and airy, with skylights streaming sunlight into the spacious living areas. The updated kitchen has granite counters, new appliances including a Bosch dishwasher, and invites both everyday meals and weekend entertaining....Country charm meets coastal convenience! Tucked away in the peaceful countryside, yet just minutes from town and a 15-minute drive to the beach & Seascape Golf Course, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home blends comfort, convenience, and natural beauty. The 1,558 sq ft interior feels open and airy, with skylights streaming sunlight into the spacious living areas. The updated kitchen has granite counters, new appliances including a Bosch dishwasher, and invites both everyday meals and weekend entertaining. The bathrooms feature fresh & modern updates with new fixtures and flooring. Step outside to discover a private oasis: lush gardens, multiple patios for dining or relaxing, and space to savor the fresh country air. The detached backyard office/artist studio offers a quiet, inspiring spot to work or create. Here, you can truly have it all: the calm of country living with the coast and town just moments away.

Listing Agent

  1. Lauren Spencer

    Lauren Spencer

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    DRE #00925382

    lauren@laurenspencer.com

    P: (831) 818-3723

    M: (831) 662-6522

Listing closed: 09/24/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLSListings, MLS#: ML82017641

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,195,000

Avg days on market

11

Sale-to-list ratio

102.5%

Aptos, CA

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1

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3
Bedrooms
1,698
Square Feet
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Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.67
Acres
$1,195,000 | 1455 Fern Flat Road, Aptos, CA 95003
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3

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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$1,450,000 | 2063 Cox Road, Aptos, CA 95003
1/2
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$1,450,000

Sold 09/08/26

3
Bedrooms
1,817
Square Feet
1.5
Acres
a living room with furniture and floor to ceiling windows
1/72
7

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Sold 11/17/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
a house that has a tree in front of it
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8

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Sold 05/05/26

3
Bedrooms
1,504
Square Feet
0.24
Acres
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$900,000

Sold 11/08/24

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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
1,716
Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty, Lauren Spencer, DRE #00925382

Sold By Strock Real Estate, Stephanie Stack, DRE #02262887

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Property Information for 1881 Cox Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Single-Family Homes / Detached
  • MLS City Name: APTOS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Cross Street: Ranchitos Del So
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Lot Size: 0.29 AC / 12,807 SF
Features
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Room Information
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Full on Ground Floor, Stall Shower - 2+, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
Features
  • Amenities: Skylight
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside
  • Living SqFt: 1558
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer Septic: Existing Septic
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Carport and Parking
  • Carport Min: 2
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Carport, Parking Area
  • Garage Max: 0
  • Garage Min: 0
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Aptos
  • Roof: Composition
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 1881
  • Street Name: Cox
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 49
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Structure SqFt: 1558
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 38
Development Information
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Zoning Detail: RA
Location Information
  • Parcel Number: 105-311-10-000
  • 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
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .29
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced

Property History for 1881 Cox Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 24, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #ML82017641

$1,181,000—
Sep 24, 2025

Sold

EBRD #ML82017641

$1,181,000—
Sep 15, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1914099425

$1,181,000

+3.2% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/24/2025

Sold

MLSListings #ML82017641

$1,181,000
09/24/2025

Sold

EBRD #ML82017641

$1,181,000
09/15/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1914099425

$1,181,000

+3.2% / yr

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

Public Records for 1881 Cox Road

Taxable ValueLand$955,000Additions$226,000Total$1,181,000
Tax Record2025$10,642 ($887 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt4,520 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,520 SqFtLot Size12,807 SqFtStyleResidentialYear Built1987Year Renovated1987ZoningRACountySANTA CRUZAPN105-311-10-000

Schools near 1881 Cox 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
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Valencia Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Aptos Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Aptos High School
Public9 to 12

Renaissance High Continuation School
Public9 to 12

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: 1881 Cox Road, Aptos, CA 95003
$1,181,000
3
1,558
12,807
$627,000
3
1,769
17,685
–
3
2.5
1,854
13,809
–
4
2
2,022
13,591
$1,200,000
3
2,500
1
$144,000
2
2
1,350
14,941

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