Home | Santa Cruz County | Aptos | 95003 | 145 Bennett Rd
MLS: ML82041010 | Status: Active | Price: $1,250,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 1 /1
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 /1 | 970 | 1,786 | 1956 |
YOUR COASTAL RETREAT! This sunlit, inviting home captures the very essence of beach-side living. Picture yourself waking up to the soothing sound of waves, savoring the fresh ocean breeze, and taking a leisurely stroll just minutes away to sink your toes into the warm, soft sand. Nestled in the serene coastal enclave of Rio Del Mar Beach, this gem is just four blocks to the ocean, where you'll find a charming cafe, delicious dining options, and endless beach adventures waiting for you. Open and airy living spaces bathed in natural light, where modern updates meet nostalgic charm. The heart of the home - a beautifully updated kitchen large living room with welcoming wood-burning stove, and great separation of space between bedrooms. Designed with both comfort and connection in mind, this home offers a seamless indoor-outdoor flow, and a layout perfectly suited for low maintenance living. Start your mornings with coffee on the sunlit front deck, refresh in the outdoor shower after a beach day, or soak in the private hot tub under the stars. Whether you're dining al fresco, or gathering with loved ones for sunsets and beach bonfires, this home embodies a quality lifestyle where you rejuvenate your soul. Your very own peaceful retreat.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML82041010 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Days on Site | 1 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Ground Floor Bedroom |
| Bathrooms | Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor |
| Kitchen | Exhaust Fan, Skylight(s) |
| Appliances | Exhaust Fan, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer |
| Dining Room | Dining Area |
| Family Room | Separate Family Room |
| Fireplace | Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Stove |
| Flooring | Laminate, Vinyl/Linoleum |
| Laundry | Inside |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Electric, Stove - Wood, Wall Furnace |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Other |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier |
| Style | Cottage |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Carport, Off-Street Parking, On Street, Garage: 0 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Pajaro Valley Unified |
| High School District | Pajaro Valley Unified |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | R-1-3.5 |
Teresa Marlow
Compass
License #: 01733164
Phone: (831) 818-3430
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.67 mi | 7 |
| Aptos Junior High School | public | 7-8 | 1.17 mi | 4 |
| Mar Vista Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.32 mi | 6 |
| Rio Del Mar Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.63 mi | 9 |
| Aptos High School | public | 9-12 | 2.29 mi | 8 |
| New Brighton Middle School | public | 6-8 | 2.54 mi | 6 |
| Main Street Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.12 mi | 7 |
| Soquel Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.15 mi | 5 |
| Soquel High School | public | 9-12 | 3.45 mi | 9 |
| Renaissance High Continuation School | public | 9-12 | 4.33 mi | 3 |
| Live Oak Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.34 mi | 4 |
| Del Mar Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.53 mi | 4 |
| Mountain Elementary School | public | K-6 | 4.60 mi | 9 |
| Shoreline Middle School | public | 6-8 | 4.61 mi | 6 |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center | public | K-8 | 4.66 mi | 7 |
| Special Education Preschool | public | UG | 4.66 mi | N/A |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.68 mi | 7 |
| Green Acres Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.74 mi | 5 |
| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Marina Ave | $1,450,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,364 | Active |
| 513 Encino Dr | $1,200,000 | 3 | 2/1 | 1,821 | Active |
| 106 Winfield Way | $1,349,800 | 4 | 2 | 1,486 | Active |
| 261 Aptos Beach Dr | $1,488,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,880 | Active |
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