221 Highland Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003

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$1,895,000
16 Days On Site

221 Highland Drive
Aptos, CA 95003

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
1
Bed
1
Total Bath
1
Full Bath
1,144
SqFt
$1,656
/SqFt
1938
Built
County:
Santa Cruz
Listed by Strock Team of eXp Realty of California Inc ben@strockrealestate.com
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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.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$1,895,000
Days On Site 
16 Days
Bedrooms 
1
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,144 sqft
Total Baths 
1
Full Baths 
1
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.142 Acres
Year Built 
1938
MLS® Number 
ML82059979
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Assessor
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
3 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.142
Attached Garage 
Yes
Foundation 
Concrete Perimeter
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
1
Parking 
AttachedOff Street
Parking Spaces 
1
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances 
Standard
Utilities 
Natural Gas Available
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
R-1-4
Interior Features
Appliances 
Gas CooktopDisposalRefrigerator
Cooling 
None
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living Room
Flooring 
LaminateTile
Heating 
Forced AirFireplace(s)
Interior 
Walk-In Closet(s)
Bathroom 
Bonus Room 
Kitchen 
Features - Tile Counters
Other 
Features - Walk-In Closet(s)
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Exterior Features
Fencing 
Wood
Roof 
Composition
View 
BayCity LightsOceanWater
Waterview 
BayCity LightsOceanWater
Community Features
MLS Area 
699 - Not Defined
School District 
Other
Schools
School District
Other
Elementary School
Rio Del Mar
Middle School
Other
High School
Aptos


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