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listing_id: ML82039547
status: Active
price: 1488000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1880
sqft_lot: 4966
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1969
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "261 Aptos Beach Dr"
city: Aptos
state: CA
zip: 95003
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 36.972408
lng: -121.899559
days_on_market: 12
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Craig Springbett"
list_office: "Christie's International Real Estate Sereno"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 239-9966"
list_agent_license: 01145599
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-03-30
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | Santa Cruz County | Aptos | 95003 | 261 Aptos Beach Dr

261 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003

MLS: ML82039547 | Status: Active | Price: $1,488,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,880 4,966 1969

Remarks

Bienvenue to this stunning Country French within walking distance to Rio Del Mar beach. This unique residence features an open concept main floor plan, with 3 bedrooms and large bonus room conveniently situated on the ground floor. The kitchen is well-equipped with modern amenities, including soft close drawers and cabinets, granite countertops, a cobalt blue Viking stove, Bosch dishwasher, and French door refrigerator. Home has forced air heating and offers a spacious and inviting ambiance with open beam ceiling, skylights and soaring ceilings. Additional features include gas fireplace, tiled floor, soaring ceilings, forced air heating, and skylights. Enjoy the added benefits of energy-efficient features such as low flow toilet, double pane windows, LED lighting, and a brick courtyard in front for visitors. You can hear the ocean waves and feel the ocean breezes from the property.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82039547
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 12

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Dining Room Eat in Kitchen
Family Room Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Fireplace Gas Log
Flooring Tile
Laundry In Garage
Cooling None
Heating Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Rolled/Hot Mop
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, Parking Area, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District Pajaro Valley Unified
Water Public
Zoning R-1-4

Contact Information

Craig Springbett
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
License #: 01145599
Phone: (831) 239-9966

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Valencia Elementary School public K-6 0.45 mi 7
Aptos Junior High School public 7-8 0.95 mi 4
Mar Vista Elementary School public K-6 1.38 mi 6
Rio Del Mar Elementary School public K-6 1.53 mi 9
Aptos High School public 9-12 2.08 mi 8
New Brighton Middle School public 6-8 2.71 mi 6
Main Street Elementary School public K-5 3.24 mi 7
Soquel Elementary School public K-5 3.29 mi 5
Soquel High School public 9-12 3.58 mi 9
Renaissance High Continuation School public 9-12 4.29 mi 3
Live Oak Elementary School public K-5 4.52 mi 4
Mountain Elementary School public K-6 4.61 mi 9
Del Mar Elementary School public K-5 4.73 mi 4
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School public K-5 4.79 mi 7
Shoreline Middle School public 6-8 4.81 mi 6
Ocean Alternative Education Center public K-8 4.83 mi 7
Special Education Preschool public UG 4.83 mi N/A
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 4.90 mi 5

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This listing information is up-to-date as of March 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Craig Springbett, (831) 239-9966.