Aptos CA Real Estate & Homes for Sale

A beautiful new home that was built for the builder's family. It was built to withstand a 100-year storm, and it succeeded! This home's new owner can feel safe this year as El Nino rolls in that this home and the gorgeous nearly 5 acres won't float away! He put every feature he could think of into this home. There are forty extra features built into this home. It is minutes from town, in the forest gifting privacy, serenity, and convenience - and safety. The home even boasts two 5000- gallon water tanks that feed down into the home's own powerful fire hydrant! Block out extra time, then come see this home. Small ocean view and views of Monterey city lights!

If homes were measured in luxury per square foot, this modern beach bungalow would be off the charts. Here are a few highlights from the $140K of upgrades: full kitchen remodel, new engineered oak flooring, new roof, new Old World Style texture, new lighting, and new Mitsubishi HVAC. The list goes on, but we only have 1,000 characters. Now this kitchen remodel is top of the line: two-tone cabinets, commercial-style stove, farmhouse sink, stainless appliances, and custom cabinet pulls. The kitchen opens up the gorgeous living space, featuring high ceilings with beams and whitewashed shiplap. The outdoor space is lush, low maintenance, and private, extending your living space outdoors. The best thing about a beach house is the proximity to the beach! With Seacliff State Beach only 0.7 mi away, spend this summer on the sand. You're also right by Seacliff Village, Aptos Village, and Highway 1 for everything else. Don't settle - have luxury, low maintenance, and location.

This spectacular beach home still holds its original charm and has been tastefully refreshed with new interior paint, lighting, and flooring. This expansive lot in the coveted Seacliff neighborhood keeps out of reach of the waves and enjoys staggering direct views of the Monterey Bay and the iconic cement ship. The crashing surf can be heard from nearly every room of this single-level property. Head out to the backyard to take in the beautiful vistas or go for a walk with the dog to put your paws in the water, which is just down the street - as are the amenities of Seacliff Village. Move right in or build your dream home - either way, you'll own one of the best views in Aptos.

Ocean, Sand and Surf Views! This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2,265 square foot home located on a quiet street near the beach in Rio del Mar, Aptos is ideal for a family or beach getaways with family and friends. Built as a custom home, this well-cared for property boasts hardwood and tile floors and captures surf and sand views from the kitchen, large deck, and living room. The home features a living room with fireplace and vaulted ceilings and separate dining and family rooms too! The primary suite has a sitting area and a full bath and large walk-in closet. The two secondary bedrooms share a large bath. The home is in move-in condition yet also offers upside potential with some updating to take further advantage of the views. Perfect for entertaining or just enjoying the view and sounds of the nearby surf. The oversized two car garage with high ceilings is just over 1,000 square feet and has potential for car enthusiasts or hobbyists. By appointment only, call me today to learn more!

Move aside household upkeep - this centrally-located, low-maintenance townhome is all about freeing up time so you can live your active lifestyle to the fullest. Start your day at Cabrillo Fitness Club, which is essentially across the street, hit up the pickleball courts at Willowbrook Park for an afternoon sweat shesh, then bike over to New Brighten Beach (1 mi away) to close out the day. On your off days, enjoy a more leisurely stroll to the farmers market, Loft Coffee, AJs Market, or The Farm Bakery. Or, bike to Capitola Village (2 mi) & grab a sandwich from Reef Dog Deli. When youre relaxing at home, enjoy the refreshed interior with new paint, carpet, & light fixtures throughout. The fully fenced patio is the perfect spot to relax outside, & the 3 bedrooms/2 full baths upstairs provide plenty of space for a growing family or active couple. Say goodbye to mowing the lawns on Saturdays & spend that time enjoying the outdoor lifestyle Santa Cruz is known for!

Relax by your fireplace and enjoy the treetops of beautiful Seascape, your 2 balcony views of the towering cypress trees, sandy beach and the ocean, all while taking in the sounds & fresh air of the Pacific. Your family will enjoy the beach, 3 pools, hot tubs, golf course, tennis, spa & other amenities near cute & tasty local marketplaces, coffee shops & restaurants including the Seascape restaurant (with an owner discount). Lush walkways, great service for bonfires, golf cart rides, spa treatments etc. This 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath unit has been updated with wood and tile flooring throughout, new countertops, cabinets & fixtures. The resort also offers a putting green, trails, play areas, grass fields, outdoor fire pits & event/conference/business services. Ample parking, with covered parking available. Enjoy this spectacular resort with your family, or make it available for rental income. Nearby Aptos Village and Capitola offer fine dining, charming ice cream shops & magnificent destinations.

Freshly painted and ready for you to come see. This home is 1200 sqft. with a garage, side yard for additional parking if needed and backyard large enough to accommodate a vegetable garden along with a play structure. Recently installed features include recessed lighting and engineered flooring in the family room. 530 Harriett is a 2 story home situated on a corner corner lot with plenty of sun both inside and out. Owned by the same family for decades, it is fondly remembered as the gathering place for holidays and birthdays where walks to Seacliff State Beach naturally occurred as part of the celebration. Harriett Avenue is known to be a friendly neighborhood with several families residing for longer then 10 years.

Just a few houses from the beach! This house calls for a buyer with vision. An improperly retained slope at the rear of the house has created a great opportunity in which a low entry price plus some sweat equity could result in achieving a prized Aptos property. The current owners have taken considerable steps towards restoration. Engineering plans have been developed and submitted to the county for a permit. These technical reports have received county approval. The next phase involves a public hearing en route to a coastal development permit. Upon this approval, an application for a building permit will be submitted. Three proposed solutions to stabilize the hill above the house have been identified, each estimated to fall within the 200K-300K price range. This property offers a distinct opportunity for those not shying away from a challenge and willing to invest in an incredibly rewarding endeavor.

Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in the desired Seascape area of Aptos, this beautiful attached single-family residence truly has it all. Step across the street to tennis and sports at Seascape Athletic Club, or walk just a few steps to Seascape Village with shopping, restaurants, and groceries. Just beyond that is Seascape Resort for sunset dining and cocktails and access to a gorgeous beach walk. The home itself has SO much to offer. Two huge bedrooms and two full baths. The updated kitchen opens to the dining area and cozy living area with fireplace. There is an extra room downstairs with sliding doors for an office or additional entertainment. Includes indoor laundry as well as a one car garage (currently converted to a gym). Just outside the sliding glass doors beautiful decks with a sparkling spa for relaxing await along with a unbelievably huge rooftop deck to enjoy the sunshine and nearby ocean. Fall asleep nightly in your own oasis to the sounds of ocean waves and the calming sea breeze. Great schools, neighborhood and all amenities within one mile. Zero H.O.A fees.

You grab your morning coffee and make your way onto the deck outside the master bedroom. The day is just coming alive with a few quail crossing the garden, deer in the distance, and the sun starting to warm the air. It's the beginning of another great day in Santa Cruz (Aptos) and hard to believe you aren't deep in the country, yet just a short stroll to both Sea Cliff and New Brighton state beaches. This beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, 2000+ square foot home rests nicely secluded on a 3/4 acre lot. This distinctive property will appeal to many, especially those in search of a serene country feel, yet still offering in town comforts. A few of the many updates include a new roof, new flooring, new carpeting, new exterior paint, beautifully updated kitchen with quartz counter tops, a walk in pantry, new water heater, and so much more. It is definitely move in ready for the lucky family who treasures a serene, tranquil setting, and benefits of city living.

Welcome to this stunning, fully remodeled Mid Century Modern home with breathtaking views of the ocean and its gorgeous sunsets. As you step inside this reverse floorplan home, you'll be greeted by an inviting and airy living space that's bathed in natural light. The open floor plan seamlessly blends the living room, dining area, and kitchen. The large windows in the living room offer panoramic views and provide the perfect backdrop for those unforgettable sunsets. The newly remodeled kitchen boasts new appliances, custom cabinetry, and soapstone countertops. The primary suite upstairs offers a luxurious ensuite bathroom with a soaking tub and a walk-in shower/wet room. Downstairs you will find two additional bedrooms, full bathroom, and laundry room. Outside, you'll find a beautifully landscaped yard. The spacious deck is perfect for hosting BBQs and enjoying the fresh sea breeze while watching the sunset. Don't miss your chance to make this your forever home!

Welcome to this spacious 2 bed/2 bath, well maintained beauty located in highly desirable 55+, resident-owned Seacliff Park with pool, putting green, rec room, library and exercise equipment and more. Upon entering, you will appreciate the open floor plan showing off plenty of natural light through the lovely plantation shutters in the living/dining room combo. The bonus room off the kitchen is perfect for family room, office or add'l dining area. Upgrades include interior paint, carpet, fridge, hood range, hardware, light fixtures and bathtub/showers reglazed. Each bedroom is good-sized and has its own full bath. Convenient, separate laundry room complete with washer and dryer. Outside enjoy the large entry porch along with side yard with mature landscaping, two spacious storage sheds and large carport. Very quiet and friendly park conveniently located near beaches, schools, parks, shopping and Highway 1. Purchase price does not include $59,000 park buy-in fee. Park dues $443/mo.

THIS SECOND FLOOR ONE BEDROOM ONE BATH FULLY FURNISHED RESORT CONDOMINIUM HAS DRAMATIC OCEAN VIEWS! WITH ONE OF THE LARGEST DECKS IN THE ENTIRE RESORT, THIS CONDOMINIUM RECEIVES ALL DAY SUNSHINE TO GAZE AT THE WAVES BREAKING. ENJOY THE 3 POOLS AND SPAS AND MILES OF SANDY BEACH.

Enjoy evening sunset walks along Seacliff State Beach and weekend bike rides to endless shops and restaurants in Aptos Village at this updated beach bungalow. This single-story 2-bedroom 1-bath home features solid oak hardwood floors, LED recessed lighting, interior laundry room, and an eat-in kitchen with updated Kraftmaid cabinets, stainless steel appliances, Jenn-Air oven, gas cooktop with range hood, and a retro-modern mobile peninsula and cocktail bar. Relax in the steam shower before heading off for dinner at Mentone or enjoy a glass of wine beside your gas fireplace as the evening Aptos glow settles in. Outdoor fireplaces in the rear with a brand new driveway and low-maintenance artificial turf in the front allow you to enjoy all of the amenities coastal Aptos has to offer with no fuss. This updated beach bungalow is move-in ready and a great opportunity to own turn-key coastal real estate while enjoying the amazing late summer and early fall sunsets that Seacliff is known for.

Amazing opportunity to own this brand new, never lived in full remodel, in a beautiful coastal community! 3 bd 2 ba 1,426 sq ft with vaulted ceilings is graced with tasteful updates including quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the brand new kitchen and bathrooms! Parking includes a private single car garage, permit parking spots, visitors parking spots and street parking. HOA includes a pool, spa, clubhouse and tennis court. Ideally located between New Brighton Beach and Cabrillo College. Nearby youll also find Cabrillo Fitness just down the street! Dine at The Farm Cafe and Bakery or venture to Aptos Village or Capitola for other delicious choices. Make this your perfect home base for your coastal lifestyle!

Quiet & relaxing among the trees, yet minutes to Aptos Village & beach, this beautiful 4BR home has something for everyone! .3mi to Polo Gounds Park (dog park, soccer, picnic, etc)! NEW SOLAR-owned! Impressive space here! Main floor w/2BR+2BA, formal dining room open to the breakfast bar & kitchen w/skylight & large pantry. Spacious living room with stunning views & sparkling refinished hardwood floors throughout. Versatile floorplan: downstairs includes a well-appointed efficiency kitchen/family room + 2 large bedrooms & 1 bath with backyard access! Possible ADU? New paint in/out! Explore the amazing garden - you'll love edible landscaping! Impressive varieties of herbs, fruits & veggies: lemon verbena, tarragon, oregano, marjoram; strawberries, kale, tomatoes & sugar snap peas. Many fruit trees: bergamot sour orange, makrut lime, finger lime, pink-fleshed lemon. Jostaberry, currents, apples, cherries & pears & more. Private backyard with patio & lawn! Bonus= 838sf basement storage!

From bed to beach in under 5 minutes The Beachgate Hacienda is 2 doors to the Beachgate Trail. COWBUNGA Idealic reverse floor plan.The deck,living,dining & kitchen area each have ocean peeks.The ground floor has the perfect live/work set up with a separate entrance to the office/bedroom.Plenty of private beach parking w/ an oversized single car garage plus parking for 3 cars.You can soak up some Vitamin D while enjoying mother natures ocean breezes on the sunny elevated deck.The original owner/contractor built this 4 bedroom Mediterranean inspired home packed with enhancements Milgard windows, 9-foot ceilings, knotty alder cabinets & doors, wine fridge,Thermador oven/range,tile floors,clay tile roof w/bullnose corners...steps away in Seacliff Village is a plethora of choices for casual dining and libations Marianne's Ice Cream, Manuels,Mediterranean Sports Bar,Pizza My Heart,Sno-White Drive in....to name a few. What are you waiting for? Life is short, time to buy this Beach House

Enjoy this turn-key home with panoramic ocean views from Santa Cruz to Monterey. Upgrades include all new electrical, plumbing, insulation, dual-pane windows, light fixtures, roof, gutters, EV charger, and outdoor shower. Living room features vaulted ceilings, beautiful natural light, refinished wood floors, & a new gas fireplace insert. The modern kitchen has Calcutta quartz countertops, a chef gas stove, & new cabinet fronts. The primary bedroom is on the ground floor, & the ensuite bathroom has radiant heat floors, a heated toilet & a walk-in-closet. Entertain on the front, back and side patios or hop into your Master Swim Spa for a few laps. Walk to the beach and award winning Rio Del Mar Elementary. You're also less than a mile from Seascape Golf Course, Seascape Resort, & Seascape Sports Club. Short drive to the new Aptos Village, Capitola, and all that Santa Cruz has to offer. Rio Del Mar living at its finest.

This serene and tranquil retreat boasts stunning ocean, valley, and nature views! Comprised of two unique homes set on approx. 9 acres. The main house is a newer contemporary home. The double doors greet you with an open floor plan & high ceilings. The big windows let in natural light, illuminating the beautiful interior and enhancing the stunning vistas of nature. The gourmet kitchen, complete with high-end appliances, ample storage, and beautiful finishes. The wrap around decks lend themselves perfectly for entertaining. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a 3 car garage and approx. 2,429 sf of living space, plus a detached studio with a full bathroom. The second home is nestled in lush gardens, you'll feel as if you've stepped into your very own fairy tale. This cozy approx. 1,157 sf, 1 bed, 1 bath home has a loft, office/utility room & a two car garage. Located just a short distance from Aptos Village, beaches, State Parks, this property is the perfect combination of convenience and privacy.

There is a reason why these Aptos hills are the destination for local retreat centers & for nature lovers alike. Just minutes to the Aptos Village, yet peace & serenity are abound here. At 2020 Sparrow Valley you will see how this property was designed to flow w/ the natural surroundings. Inside the home, the vaulted ceilings, the many skylights & the numerous windows welcome in the south sun & add to the expansive & vibrant energy here. In the heart of this home is the remodeled kitchen with its beautiful quartz counter tops, rough edge back splash tiles, & rich cherry cabinets. The versatility of this property shines bright with an attached office, a detached 4th bedroom, a stand alone modern storage shed & a music studio that is tucked away from the main home. There is also a beautiful studio apartment with its own kitchen & full bath that is full of potential. Come here to smell the flowers, to pick fruit, to soak up the sun. Come here to find your flow. Come here to return home.

This is the one you've been waiting for! A well kept single-level home on a quiet street in Rio del Mar. Everything you love about Aptos and Santa Cruz is almost on your doorstep: Rio del Mar Elementary (one of the best in the county), the Deer Park Center, Deluxe Foods, Bitterwsweet Bistro, the Seascape Golf Course, Rio del Mar Beach, the Hideout - and so much more are practically right around the corner. This is a quality home with a terrific and highly functional floor plan - you'll love the sunny front deck, the perfect spot to hang and say hi to neighbors as they stroll by. The back yard features an sprawling patio surrounded by green space, making it a wonderful place to entertain your friends and family, who you'll find will always be knocking on your door to hang out at your welcoming beach pad. Homes like this - at this price point - are in short supply in Rio, and this one is sure to go fast, so make an appointment to get in to see it today!

Stylishly updated with a remodeled kitchen, and furnished and staged to accent its prime location near the beach, this 1849 sq foot townhome-style condo is situated in the highly desirable Seascape Beach Estates/Sandpiper neighborhood of the Rio Del Mar/Seascape area in Aptos. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, it is a perfect opportunity for either a 2nd home at the beach, or as a primary home with commute possibilities to Silicon Valley or the Monterey Peninsula. Offering fantastic beach access from neighborhood steps down to the beach, a mere 4-minute walk from your patio offers the chance to surf, swim, walk or run for miles along sandy beaches and whitewater. With an over-sized gated front patio and a grand living room with vaulted ceilings and a fireplace in both the living room and primary suite, this is a rare opportunity in a sought-after beach-side neighborhood. Come and live the good life along the stunning beaches and surf of Monterey Bay in charming Aptos, California.

This is a beautiful one bedroom one bath fully furnished ground floor condominium near the front desk and restaurant. enjoy the 3 pools and spas and miles of sandy beaches to stroll while watching the dolphins frolicking in the water.

Welcome to 509 Seascape, an ocean-view updated villa in the coveted 500 building on the popular South Bluff oasis at Seascape Resort! This 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath condominium at the pristine Seascape Resort property includes ocean views from the family room, balcony and master bedroom, covered underground parking below the unit, and no other units above or below you. Located on a coastal bluff overlooking the Monterey Bay with 17 miles of continuous beach, this beautiful property includes recreational amenities galore - pool, pond, walking trails, park/playground, putting green, outdoor fire pit, & conference/corporate retreat facilities. Watch whales and dolphins from your 2 spacious balconies. Updated with new tile flooring, carpet, and updated bathrooms. Unit includes high ceilings, fireplace, two patios, and plenty of natural light. Turnkey, on-site rental management makes this a maintenance free vacation home that also provides rental income. Look no further, paradise found!

Finally, it's ready for you to come see. For the first time in decades this warm beach retreat is available for sale. And what a spectacular westward facing location, perched above Seacliff Drive only a short walk to Seacliff State Beach, Marianne's Ice Cream or Manuel's restaurant. The highlight is a 400+ Sqft deck which is ideal for sunsets while entertaining friends and family over a nice pinot from our local Toyon Vineyards. The interior is freshly painted in today's contemporary colors which contrast well with the butcher block counters and modern engineered flooring. Upstairs in addition to the deck are two bedrooms and a full bath while down stairs is another bedroom and bath with a shower stall. We invite you to come see this beach retreat located under the sun in Seacliff.