NOW $1,460,000.00 Major REDUCTION! No home puts you this close to the beach for this price. Just a short 0.30.5 mile stroll down a scenic trail lands you at Hidden Beach & Hidden Beach Parkyour private gateway to sandy shores, gentle waves, playgrounds, picnic spots, & miles of coastal trails. Stroll to the ocean anytime and live the Aptos beach lifestyle every day. This perfect second vacation home is a 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath, 2,057 sq ft retreat on a 4,312 sq ft lot. The reverse floor plan maximizes light with elegant hardwood and tile floors throughout. The open living area features a cozy gas fireplace and bay window, flowing into an updated kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a skylight. The primary suite includes a private bath, plus 2 additional bedrooms. A versatile lower-level office with separate entrance and full bath is ideal for remote work or guests, while the entertaining room with built-in bar sets the stage for memorable gatherings that step outside to expansive wrap around decking, also a fenced backyard with fire pit and outdoor shower. A 2-car garage and dog run complete the package. Near Seascape Resort, golf, Deluxe Foods, and top Aptos schools, this is your coastal sanctuary the beach at your doorstep, now more attainable than ever!
Sold for $1,445,000
$1,445,000
261 Dry Creek Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
3beds
2,057sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1986
4,312 Square Feet Lot
$1,456,200 Zestimate®
$702/sqft
$5,627 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,456,200
$1.30M - $1.63M
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 30, 2026 at 05:41am
Listed by:
Kelly Mechem 01959885 831-334-7707,
Bailey Properties 831-688-7434
Bought with:
Robert Bailey, 00483155
Bailey Properties
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82025722
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, Granite, TubwJets, UpdatedBaths, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Built In Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- High Ceilings, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,057
- Total interior livable area: 2,057 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 4,312 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 05314102000
- Zoning: R-1-4
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Aptos
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $152 monthly
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2026 | Sold | $1,445,000-1%$702/sqft |
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| 12/28/2025 | Contingent | $1,460,000$710/sqft |
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| 12/11/2025 | Price change | $1,460,000-2.6%$710/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Price change | $1,499,000-4.8%$729/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,575,000$766/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,479 +7.8% | $1,049,900 +2% |
| 2024 | $12,506 +2% | $1,029,314 +2% |
| 2023 | $12,256 +2.2% | $1,009,132 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 95003
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Rio Del Mar Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Aptos Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Aptos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 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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Estimated market value
$1,456,200
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- California
- Santa Cruz County
- Aptos
- 95003
- 261 Dry Creek Rd