This peaceful mountain home truly feels like a private retreat. Less than 10 minutes to Aptos village and up a shared driveway with only 1 other property, this cozy and charming home rests on a sunny lot with a large fenced yard and plenty of open land for work and play. The expansive ground level deck looks out over manicured lawns, a private orchard with dozens of fruit trees, extra storage sheds, views of redwood groves and lighted patios and pathways that wind throughout the fenced portion of the property. The land beyond the fence is gently sloping with endless possibilities, plenty of space for future garages, barns or other structures. There is plenty of space for parking and oversized vehicles. The outdoor kitchen and deck are perfect for entertaining and backyard barbecues. Take in the night sky while you soak in your private hot tub. The home itself enjoys abundant sunshine coming through the dual pane windows. Inset lighting brightens the home at night while the wood burning stove keeps you warm in the winters. There is new waterproof flooring, fresh carpet and paint, a tankless water heater, long lasting architectural roofing (new in 2018) and a wheel chair friendly access to the ground floor bedroom and bathroom. This wooded oasis and mountain haven is a must see!
For sale
$1,195,000
1455 Fern Flat Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
3beds
1,640sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1982
5.05 Acres Lot
$1,171,100 Zestimate®
$729/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large fenced yardPrivate hot tubLighted patios and pathwaysManicured lawnsNew waterproof flooringViews of redwood grovesExtra storage sheds
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 04, 2026 at 01:45am
Listed by:
Justin McNabb 01928930 831-334-4727,
KW Thrive Santa Cruz 831-457-5500
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82032602
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom
Bathroom
- Features: StallShower, Tile, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile
Heating
- Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range Hood, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Utility Room
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl Linoleum
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,640
- Total interior livable area: 1,640 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Parking Area, Oversized
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grip-Accessible Features, Parking, Customized Wheelchair Accessible, Accessible Doors
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced, Storage Shed Structure
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest/Woods, Hills, Orchard, Valley
Lot
- Size: 5.05 Acres
- Features: Agricultural, Gentle Sloping, Grade Varies
Details
- Additional structures: Sheds
- Parcel number: 10548104000
- Zoning: A
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Block, Raised, Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1982
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PropaneOnSite
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Propane
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Aptos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $729/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $470,700
- Annual tax amount: $6,201
- Date on market: 1/26/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
$1,171,100
$1.11M - $1.23M
$4,260/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000+320.8%$729/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82032602 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/1997 | Sold | $284,000$173/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,201 +8.2% | $470,700 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,733 +1.8% | $461,470 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,632 +2.1% | $452,422 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Est. payment
$7,226/mo
Principal & interest
$5713
Property taxes
$1095
Home insurance
$418
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95003
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Valencia Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 2.4 mi
- 6/10Aptos Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 9/10Aptos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 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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