261 Dry Creek Rd

$1,460,000
Price
3
Beds
2,057 Sq. Ft.
$710 / Sq. Ft.
2,057
Sq. Ft.
$710
per Sq. Ft.

Description

NOW $1,460,000.00 Major REDUCTION! No home puts you this close to the beach for this price. Just a short 0.30.5 mile stroll down a scenic trail lands you at Hidden Beach & Hidden Beach Parkyour private gateway to sandy shores, gentle waves, playgrounds, picnic spots, & miles of coastal trails. Stroll to the ocean anytime and live the Aptos beach lifestyle every day. This perfect second vacation home is a 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath, 2,057 sq ft retreat on a 4,312 sq ft lot. The reverse floor plan maximizes...NOW $1,460,000.00 Major REDUCTION! No home puts you this close to the beach for this price. Just a short 0.30.5 mile stroll down a scenic trail lands you at Hidden Beach & Hidden Beach Parkyour private gateway to sandy shores, gentle waves, playgrounds, picnic spots, & miles of coastal trails. Stroll to the ocean anytime and live the Aptos beach lifestyle every day. This perfect second vacation home is a 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath, 2,057 sq ft retreat on a 4,312 sq ft lot. The reverse floor plan maximizes light with elegant hardwood and tile floors throughout. The open living area features a cozy gas fireplace and bay window, flowing into an updated kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a skylight. The primary suite includes a private bath, plus 2 additional bedrooms. A versatile lower-level office with separate entrance and full bath is ideal for remote work or guests, while the entertaining room with built-in bar sets the stage for memorable gatherings that step outside to expansive wrap around decking, also a fenced backyard with fire pit and outdoor shower. A 2-car garage and dog run complete the package. Near Seascape Resort, golf, Deluxe Foods, and top Aptos schools, this is your coastal sanctuary the beach at your doorstep, now more attainable than ever!
  1. Listed by Kelly Mechem • DRE #01959885 • Brokerage DRE #01319514 • Bailey Properties • 831-334-7707

Property Details for 261 Dry Creek Road

MLS City Name
APTOS
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Greenbelt
Cross Street
Sumner Ave

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Sunday, Dec 28th

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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LISTING UPDATED: 12/22/2025 11:45 AM

Property Details for 261 Dry Creek Road

StatusActive
MLS #ML82025722
Days on Compass62
Taxes-
HOA Fees$152
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1986
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,312 SF
CountySanta Cruz County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Bailey Properties, Kelly Mechem, DRE #01959885
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Building Information for 261 Dry Creek Road

Stories-Year Built1986Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,312 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,489 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,214

Property Taxes

$1,123

HOA Dues

$152

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Property Information for 261 Dry Creek Road

Features
Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Granite, Half on Ground Floor, Tub with Jets, Updated Bath
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: Bay Window, Garden Window, High Ceiling, Wet Bar
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 2057
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage, On Street
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Insurance - Common Area
  • HOA Exists: 1
  • HOA Fee: $152
  • HOA Name: Sumner Woods
Property Details
  • Area Text: Rio Del Mar/Seascape
  • Roof: Composition
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 261
  • Street Name: Dry Creek
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 48
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Structure SqFt: 2057
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 39
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: R-1-4
Location Information
  • City Limits: No
  • Directions: From Hwy 1 S, take Rio Del Mar Blvd exit. Head W toward ocean ~0.5 mi. Turn L on Sumner Ave. Go ~0.3 mi, turn R on Dry Creek Rd. Proceed ~0.4 mi to #261 on L. (Hidden Beach area; ~2 mi total.)
  • Parcel Number: 053-141-02-000
  • 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: Fenced Back
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .10
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Deck, Outdoor Fireplace

Property History for 261 Dry Creek Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 11, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82025722

$1,460,000
Dec 11, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82025722

$1,460,000
Nov 10, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82025722

$1,499,000
Nov 10, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82025722

$1,499,000
Oct 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82025722

$1,575,000
Oct 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82025722

$1,575,000
Oct 29, 2025

Pending

EBRD #ML82025722

Oct 29, 2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #ML82025722

Oct 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82025722

$1,575,000
Oct 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82025722

$1,575,000
Sep 18, 2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML82021448

$1,600,000
Sep 18, 2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML82021448

Sep 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82021448

$1,600,000
Sep 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82021448

$1,600,000
Jul 18, 2019

Expired

SDMLS #ML81749407

Jul 18, 2019

Sold

EBRD #ML81749407

$960,000
Jul 18, 2019

Sold

MLSListings #ML81749407

$960,000
Jun 30, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #648891113

$960,000
Jun 11, 2019

Pending

MLSListings #ML81749407

Jun 11, 2019

Pending

EBRD #ML81749407

Apr 30, 2019

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #ML81749407

$1,095,000
Apr 30, 2019

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81749407

$1,095,000
Apr 30, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81749407

$1,095,000
Nov 30, 2001

Sold

EBRD #ML80147691

$544,000
Nov 30, 2001

Sold

MLSListings #ML80147691

$544,000
Oct 24, 2001

Pending

EBRD #ML80147691

Oct 24, 2001

Pending

MLSListings #ML80147691

Aug 27, 2001

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80147691

$579,000
Aug 27, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80147691

$579,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/11/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82025722

$1,460,000
12/11/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82025722

$1,460,000
11/10/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82025722

$1,499,000
11/10/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82025722

$1,499,000
10/30/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82025722

$1,575,000
10/30/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82025722

$1,575,000
10/29/2025

Pending

EBRD #ML82025722

10/29/2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #ML82025722

10/23/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82025722

$1,575,000
10/23/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82025722

$1,575,000
09/18/2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML82021448

$1,600,000
09/18/2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML82021448

09/12/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82021448

$1,600,000
09/12/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82021448

$1,600,000
07/18/2019

Expired

SDMLS #ML81749407

07/18/2019

Sold

EBRD #ML81749407

$960,000
07/18/2019

Sold

MLSListings #ML81749407

$960,000
06/30/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #648891113

$960,000
06/11/2019

Pending

MLSListings #ML81749407

06/11/2019

Pending

EBRD #ML81749407

04/30/2019

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #ML81749407

$1,095,000
04/30/2019

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81749407

$1,095,000
04/30/2019

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81749407

$1,095,000
11/30/2001

Sold

EBRD #ML80147691

$544,000
11/30/2001

Sold

MLSListings #ML80147691

$544,000
10/24/2001

Pending

EBRD #ML80147691

10/24/2001

Pending

MLSListings #ML80147691

08/27/2001

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML80147691

$579,000
08/27/2001

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML80147691

$579,000

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

Public Records for 261 Dry Creek Road

Taxable ValueLand$629,940Additions$419,960Total$1,049,900
Tax Record2025$13,479 ($1,123 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,057 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,057 SqFtLot Size4,312 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986Year Renovated2000ZoningR-1-4CountySANTA CRUZAPN053-141-02Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 261 Dry Creek 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
Rio Del Mar 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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261 Dry Creek Road is a single family home for sale in Aptos, CA 95003. This property was listed for sale on October 23, 2025 by Bailey Properties, it's currently listed at $1,460,000. It has been on the market for a total of 62 days and was last sold on July 18, 2019. This listing's school district is Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Nearby schools include Rio Del Mar Elementary School, Aptos Junior High School and Aptos High School. 261 Dry Creek Road is a 3-bed, 4-bath, 2,057 sqft single family home built in 1986.

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Listing Courtesy of Bailey Properties, Kelly Mechem, DRE #01959885

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