Home | Santa Cruz County | Aptos | 95003 | 260 Spreckels Dr
MLS: ML81951600 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,000,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 1,800 | 10,759 | 1940 |
Walk to the beach! Just 5 blocks away! Come see your storybook creekside dream cottage by the sea. This property shines with its amazing garden and outdoor space, sitting on an uncommonly large lot this close to the beach. Whether you're a green thumb or simply love to relax breathing sweet ocean air, the abundant outdoor space will give you fever dreams of possibility. There's more to this home than meets the eye, with two separate living spaces in the main house, while the garage has been transformed into a cozy detached studio. The picturesque greenhouse is a wonderful place to putter and tend to your greenery. Situated within walking distance to the beach, this property offers the perfect blend of coastal living and urban convenience, being a hop skip and a jump from the Rio del Mar Beach Esplanade, Rancho del Mar Shopping Center and Aptos Village. Check with the county about further development potential - a lot this size offers a world of opportunity. Embrace the carefree Aptos lifestyle and make this home your own slice of paradise.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML81951600 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Dining Room | Formal Dining Room |
| Family Room | No Family Room |
| Fireplace | Living Room |
| Flooring | Other, Wood |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Other |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter, Slab |
| Style | Cottage |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Off-Street Parking, Garage: 0 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Pajaro Valley Unified |
| High School District | Pajaro Valley Unified |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | R-1-4 |
Seb Frey
Compass
License #: 01369847
Phone: (408) 548-7348
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.54 mi | 7 |
| Aptos Junior High School | public | 7-8 | 1.10 mi | 4 |
| Mar Vista Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.13 mi | 6 |
| Rio Del Mar Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.77 mi | 9 |
| Aptos High School | public | 9-12 | 2.26 mi | 8 |
| New Brighton Middle School | public | 6-8 | 2.49 mi | 6 |
| Main Street Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.00 mi | 7 |
| Soquel Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.06 mi | 5 |
| Soquel High School | public | 9-12 | 3.34 mi | 9 |
| Live Oak Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.32 mi | 4 |
| Mountain Elementary School | public | K-6 | 4.38 mi | 9 |
| Renaissance High Continuation School | public | 9-12 | 4.53 mi | 3 |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.55 mi | 7 |
| Del Mar Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.55 mi | 4 |
| Special Education Preschool | public | UG | 4.61 mi | N/A |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center | public | K-8 | 4.61 mi | 7 |
| Shoreline Middle School | public | 6-8 | 4.63 mi | 6 |
| Green Acres Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.69 mi | 5 |
| Harbor High School | public | 9-12 | 4.99 mi | 7 |
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