This is your opportunity to own a rare beautiful luxury-style ranch with unmatched sunrises. Set on almost 7 sunny usable acres just 6 minutes to Hwy 1 and downtown Aptos, 1251 Cox Rd blends privacy, convenience, and a fully remodeled single-level layout. The main residence features 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, including two ensuite bedrooms with the primary suite privately positioned on its own wing. Facing due east, the home welcomes golden sunrise light across the great room and front acreage. Outdoors, expansive level areas invite gardens, orchard, hobby vineyard, play fields, or future amenities. The backyard provides an open canvas for a pool, tennis court, or even an outdoor oasis. A detached guest house adds flexibility for multigenerational living, guests, or office/studio use, and adjoins a large garage/workspace. Recent updates deliver turnkey comfort; modern finishes, refreshed baths, and a cohesive palette throughout, while the single-story design keeps life simple. Enjoy the best of Aptos living: room to breathe, quick access to beaches, shops, and schools, and an easy commute corridor to Santa Cruz or Silicon Valley. A rare acreage opportunity with a fully remodeled ranch, separated bedroom wings, and true indoor-outdoor potential; ready for your next chapter.
Sold for $2,250,000
$2,250,000
1251 Cox Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
5beds
3,168sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1978
6.56 Acres Lot
$2,231,300 Zestimate®
$710/sqft
$7,887 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,231,300
$1.99M - $2.52M
$7,887/mo
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Sunny usable acresUnmatched sunrisesGolden sunrise lightExpansive level areas
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Listed by:
Mario Desantis 02119587 831-291-0511,
Coldwell Banker Realty 831-469-8000
Bought with:
Mario Desantis, 02119587
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82017777
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat2plus, WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus, PrimaryBedroom2plus, GroundFloorPrimaryBedroom2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, ShowerandTub
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea, NoFormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, Fireplace(s), Propane
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Beam Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Stone, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,168
- Total interior livable area: 3,168 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 70
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Parking
Features
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest/Woods
Lot
- Size: 6.56 Acres
- Features: Agricultural, Mostly Level
Details
- Additional structures: Garage
- Parcel number: 10546101000
- Zoning: A
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Combination, Concrete Perimeter, Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PropaneOnSite, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Propane, Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Aptos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $710/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $129,647
- Annual tax amount: $2,010
- Date on market: 8/12/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | Sold | $2,250,000+2.5%$710/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Pending sale | $2,195,000$693/sqft |
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| 10/7/2025 | Contingent | $2,195,000$693/sqft |
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| 9/16/2025 | Price change | $2,195,000-12%$693/sqft |
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| 8/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,495,000+78.2%$788/sqft |
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| 9/20/2024 | Sold | $1,400,000$442/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,010 +11.1% | $129,647 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,809 +2% | $127,104 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,773 +2.2% | $124,613 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,735 +10% | $122,168 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,577 +1.3% | $119,774 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,557 +1.5% | $118,546 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,534 +2.2% | $116,221 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,502 +0.6% | $113,942 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,493 +2.3% | $111,709 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,460 +3.7% | $109,518 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,407 +1.9% | $107,873 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,381 | $105,760 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $103,217 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $101,193 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $100,436 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $100,674 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $98,700 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $96,765 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $94,867 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $93,007 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $91,183 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $89,512 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $87,757 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $86,036 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $84,349 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 95003
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Valencia Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 3 mi
- 5/10Aptos Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 8/10Aptos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: PajaroValleyUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- California
- Santa Cruz County
- Aptos
- 95003
- 1251 Cox Rd
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