254 Aptos Beach Dr

1,471 Sq. Ft.
$717 / Sq. Ft.
1,471
Sq. Ft.
$717
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Opportunity knocks with this GEM that is just a short walk to Rio Del Mar beach! The property sits above the street for privacy, sunlight and stunning sunsets! Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1471 sqft of living space and skylights in almost every room. The living room has a beautiful open-beam ceiling, wood-burning fireplace and wall of windows that opens to a spacious patio and is the heart of the home. The kitchen features an inviting eat-in dining area perfect for casual meals and gatherings....Opportunity knocks with this GEM that is just a short walk to Rio Del Mar beach! The property sits above the street for privacy, sunlight and stunning sunsets! Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1471 sqft of living space and skylights in almost every room. The living room has a beautiful open-beam ceiling, wood-burning fireplace and wall of windows that opens to a spacious patio and is the heart of the home. The kitchen features an inviting eat-in dining area perfect for casual meals and gatherings. Bonus room off of the garage is ideal as a workshop/craftroom/office with a half bath. Sip your morning coffee as you take a peek of the ocean from the dining window. Priced with updates in mind, perfectly livable while adding your personal upgrades. Don't miss the opportunity to make this Aptos home your own.
  1. Listed by Jane Mott • DRE #01504972 • Brokerage DRE #00793982 • David Lyng Real Estate • 831-239-8401

Property Details for 254 Aptos Beach Drive

MLS City Name
APTOS
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
2
View
Greenbelt, Neighborhood, Ocean
Cross Street
Rio Del Mar Blvd
LISTING UPDATED: 10/04/2025 09:32 AM

Property Details for 254 Aptos Beach Drive

StatusSold
MLS #ML82013566
Days on Compass32
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1962
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,970 SF
CountySanta Cruz County

Location

Listing Courtesy of David Lyng Real Estate, Jane Mott, DRE #01504972

Sold By eXp Realty of California Inc, Spencer Hays, DRE #01224139

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Building Information for 254 Aptos Beach Drive

Stories1Year Built1962Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,970 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,892 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,142

Property Taxes

$750

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 254 Aptos Beach Drive

Features
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Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Wine Cellar / Storage, Workshop
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Oven - Double, Pantry
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: Bay Window, Garden Window, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl / Linoleum, Wood
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 1471
  • Pool: No
  • Special Features: None
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, On Street
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Property Condition: Fixer Upper
  • Area Text: Rio Del Mar/Seascape
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: One Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 254
  • Street Name: Aptos Beach
  • Street Suffix: Drive
  • Area ID: 48
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Structure SqFt: 1471
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 63
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: R-1-4
Location Information
  • City Limits: No
  • Incorporated: No
  • Parcel Number: 042-233-30-000
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: APTOS
  • City Postal ID: 1
  • Postal Code: 95003
  • Elementary School District: 800
  • Middle School Text: Aptos Junior High
  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • High School Text: Aptos High
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .16
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Courtyard

Property History for 254 Aptos Beach Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 3, 2025

Sold

EBRD #ML82013566

$1,055,000
Oct 3, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #ML82013566

$1,055,000
Sep 27, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1915686089

$1,055,000

+25.0% / yr

Aug 8, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #ML82013566

Aug 8, 2025

Pending

EBRD #ML82013566

Aug 8, 2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #ML82013566

Jul 31, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82013566

$1,098,000
Jul 31, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82013566

$1,098,000
Jul 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82013566

$1,200,000
Jul 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82013566

$1,200,000
Aug 31, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1472615067

$425,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/03/2025

Sold

EBRD #ML82013566

$1,055,000
10/03/2025

Sold

MLSListings #ML82013566

$1,055,000
09/27/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1915686089

$1,055,000

+25.0% / yr

08/08/2025

Pending

MLSListings #ML82013566

08/08/2025

Pending

EBRD #ML82013566

08/08/2025

Contingent - Show

MLSListings #ML82013566

07/31/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82013566

$1,098,000
07/31/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82013566

$1,098,000
07/07/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82013566

$1,200,000
07/07/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82013566

$1,200,000
08/31/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1472615067

$425,000

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

Public Records for 254 Aptos Beach Drive

Taxable ValueLand$389,322Additions$264,544Total$653,866
Tax Record2025$9,002 ($750 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,471 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,471 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,970 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962ZoningR-1-4CountySANTA CRUZAPN042-233-30Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 254 Aptos Beach Drive

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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Listing Courtesy of David Lyng Real Estate, Jane Mott, DRE #01504972

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