Country Charmer, Discover the charm of this cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home nestled in the scenic city of Aptos. With a spacious living area of 866 sq ft, this residence has been recently painted inside & out, features refinished hardwood flooring with wood laminate in the kitchen & bath creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen comes equipped with updated appliances, including an electric oven, microwave, and refrigerator, perfect for culinary enthusiasts. Privacy, lots of room to garden and easy access to Santa Cruz and Monterey.
Conveniently designed with more than one bedroom on the ground floor, this home provides easy accessibility. Enjoy the convenience of an electric hookup for laundry, complete with a washer and dryer, making household chores a breeze. Located within the Pajaro Valley Unified Elementary School District, this home is perfect for families seeking proximity to local schools. Additional outdoor structures include a shed and workshop, offering extra space for storage or hobbies.
For sale
$1,040,000
225 Owl Ridge Way, Aptos, CA 95003
2beds
866sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1937
0.44 Acres Lot
$1,000,500 Zestimate®
$1,201/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Shed and workshopUpdated appliancesRefinished hardwood flooring
- 55 days |
- 1,129 |
- 39 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
David Yearley 00997143 831-818-0308,
Coastal Realty 831-818-0308
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82040397
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: ShoweroverTub1
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 866
- Total interior livable area: 866 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, Parking Area
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Features: Mostly Level
Details
- Additional structures: Sheds
- Parcel number: 10714145000
- Zoning: RA
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Aptos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,201/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $794,535
- Annual tax amount: $9,448
- Date on market: 3/26/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Estimated market value
$1,000,500
$950,000 - $1.05M
$3,778/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,040,000+82.5%$1,201/sqft |
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| 3/13/2026 | Listing removed | $4,000$5/sqft |
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| 2/1/2026 | Price change | $4,000-7%$5/sqft |
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| 1/21/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,300$5/sqft |
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| 1/19/2005 | Sold | $570,000$658/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,448 +8% | $794,535 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,751 +1.6% | $778,955 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,614 +1.8% | $763,682 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,457 +3.2% | $748,707 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,193 +1.5% | $734,027 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,074 +1.7% | $726,500 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,937 +12.4% | $712,255 +12.1% |
| 2018 | $7,060 +4.6% | $635,276 +6% |
| 2017 | $6,751 +8.5% | $599,317 +8% |
| 2016 | $6,222 +5.4% | $554,923 +6% |
| 2015 | $5,906 +10.9% | $523,512 +11% |
| 2014 | $5,324 | $471,632 +21.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $387,600 -6.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $416,100 -2.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $427,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $427,500 -18.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $524,400 -11.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $593,028 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $581,400 +134.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $248,131 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $243,266 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $238,808 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $234,126 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $229,535 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $225,035 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 95003
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Valencia Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 2.4 mi
- 5/10Aptos Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 8/10Aptos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: AptosHigh
- 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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