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221 Highland Drive

Aptos, CA 95003
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Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

SqFt1,144

Sqft

SqFt6,186

Sqft(Lot)

Some homes make you fall in love the moment you arrive. This is one of them. Step inside, and the calm is immediate. Light spills through vaulted, beamed ceilings, the blue of Monterey Bay fills every window, and every detail feels deliberate, as it should be. Modern without trying too hard, elegant without feeling formal. Built in 1938 on land once part of Claus Spreckels' Aptos Rancho, this home carries a rare thread of history, long before Rio became the neighborhood it is today. Living spaces flow easily indoors to out, anchored by a white brick fireplace and timeless finishes. Glass doors open onto covered patios and a striking tiled fireplace, made for long dinners and evenings watching the bay change color. Beyond, a spacious backyard offers space for whatever you dream up. A detach ed structure at the rear offers potential: an ADU, a guest retreat, a studio, an office. The bedroom is a quiet luxury, set beneath vaulted ceilings with soft light through picture windows. Two closets offer effortless storage, and the room feels serene, private, and impeccably finished, a true retreat at day's end. Minutes from Seacliff Beach, Aptos Village, and Nisene Marks, this is more than a beautiful home. It's an invitation to slow down and remember how good coastal living can feel.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,895,000

AD Id : 88634497

MLS Id : ML82056057

Beds : 1

Lot Size : 6,186 Sqft

Living Area Size : 1,144

Year Built : 1938

Garage : 1

County : Santa Cruz

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 1

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1

    Roofing Information

    Composition

    Flooring Information

    Laminate, Tile
  • Interior Features

    WalkInClosets
    Roof: Composition
    Appliances: GasCooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: ForcedAir, Fireplaces Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: None

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1938
    Private Pool: No
    View: Bay, CityLights, Ocean, Water

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 6186 Lot Size Acres: 0.142 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 6,186 Lot Description: SlopedDown

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $1895000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 04223320000

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 1 OffStreet

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Has Attached Garage: Yes Garage Space: 1

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Rio Del Mar Junior High School: Other Senior High School: Aptos
  • Utility Information

    NaturalGasAvailable
  • Location Information

    Direction: Cross Street: Aptos Beach Dr. WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 08/01/2026 @ 12:54

MLS: ML82056057 LISTED BY: Strock Team, eXp Realty of California Inc 858-494-2... SOURCE: CRMLS

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