About Aptos
Aptos is a small beach-side community located in
Santa Cruz County. The area enjoys a year round Mediterranean climate mixed with cool breezes that come off the Pacific Ocean. Highway 1 makes access to the city easy and connects it to nearby cities of
La Selva Beach,
Santa Cruz and
Capitola. Aptos has both public and private school options, and college students can attend Cabrillo Community College. The area is frequented by outdoor enthusiasts for its popularity as a destination for surfing, body boarding, skateboarding, free-ride biking and more outdoor activities. “Aptos Village” is the main business and commerce center to the city and is made up by varying shops and boutiques. Aptos hosts a very popular farmers market and several festivals including the annual Fourth of July "World's Shortest Parade," earning its name because of the parade route which is about .6 miles long. This city takes great pride in the safety and small town ambiance its communities provide, making Aptos homes popular for young families.
Find an Agent to help navigate Aptos real estate or refine your Aptos homes search by using the city’s
95003 zip code.
REAL ESTATE MARKET STATISTICS
Location: Aptos
Geography Type: City
Data Period: Jan 2026
Source: MLSListings (www.mlslistings.com) Provided by Aculist
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SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
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Median Sale Price: $1,636,500 (23.0% YoY)
Average Sale Price: $2,843,858
Active Listings: 33
New Listings: 16
Pending Sales: 6
Closed Sales: 12
Median Days on Market: 57 days
Average Days on Market: 103 days
Median Price/SqFt: $878
Average Price/SqFt: $1,030
Sale-to-List Ratio: 97%
Months of Inventory: 1.9
Total Sale Volume: $34,126,299
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CONDOS & TOWNHOMES (ATTACHED HOMES)
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Median Sale Price: $946,000
Average Sale Price: $868,000
Active Listings: 19
New Listings: 6
Pending Sales: 1
Closed Sales: 3
Median Days on Market: 21 days
Average Days on Market: 32 days
Median Price/SqFt: $625
Average Price/SqFt: $658
Sale-to-List Ratio: 100%
Months of Inventory: 5.5
Total Sale Volume: $2,604,000
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MARKET INTERPRETATION
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• SELLER'S MARKET: Less than 3 months of inventory indicates strong demand and competitive conditions for buyers.
• PRICE REDUCTIONS: Homes selling at 3% below asking price on average.
Mar 2024 – Jan 2026
Single-family homes in Aptos have a median sale price of $1,636,500, up 2.3% over the past 3 months. There are 33 active listings, and 12 homes sold last month, with a median of 57 days on market. Condos and townhomes average $946,000, with 19 currently available. The price per square foot is $878 for single-family homes versus $625 for attached homes.
Median Sale Price Trends
Single Family Homes
Condos & Townhomes