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221 Highland Drive Aptos, CA 95003

1 Bed

1 Bath

1,144 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,144 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,656

MLS Listing ID ML82056057

Bedrooms 1

Full Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1938

Lot Size 6,186 Sqft

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Some homes make you fall in love the moment you arrive. This is one of them. Step inside, and the calm is immediate. Light spills through vaulted, beamed ceilings, the blue of Monterey Bay fills every window, and every detail feels deliberate, as it should be. Modern without trying too hard, elegant without feeling formal. Built in 1938 on land once part of Claus Spreckels' Aptos Rancho, this home carries a rare thread of history, long before Rio became the neighborhood it is today. Living spaces flow easily indoors to out, anchored by a white brick fireplace and timeless finishes. Glass doors open onto covered patios and a striking tiled fireplace, made for long dinners and evenings watching the bay change color. Beyond, a spacious backyard offers space for whatever you dream up. A detached structure at the rear offers potential: an ADU, a guest retreat, a studio, an office. The bedroom is a quiet luxury, set beneath vaulted ceilings with soft light through picture windows. Two closets offer effortless storage, and the room feels serene, private, and impeccably finished, a true retreat at day's end. Minutes from Seacliff Beach, Aptos Village, and Nisene Marks, this is more than a beautiful home. It's an invitation to slow down and remember how good coastal living can feel.

Location

State CA

County Santa Cruz

Zoning R-1-

Interior

Interior Features Dining Area, Family Room, Storage

Heating Forced Air

Cooling None

Flooring Laminate, Tile

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Insert, Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Gas Range

Exterior

Exterior Feature Back Yard

Garage Spaces 1.0

View Y/N true

View Bay, City Lights, Water

Private Pool false

Building

Story 1

Foundation Raised

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories One Story

New Construction No

Schools

School District Pajaro Valley Unified

Others

Tax ID 04223320000

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221 Highland Drive Aptos, CA 95003

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