Home | Santa Cruz County | Aptos | 95003 | 431 Beach Dr
MLS: ML81958032 | Status: Sold | Price: $4,500,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 1,974 | 7,884 | 1942 |
Come experience coastal magic at this stunning beachfront property in Rio Del Mar, California. Originally built in the 1940s, this Spanish Mediterranean inspired home has been impeccably updated over the years. The homes adobe exterior, low pitched tile roof, and interior exposed beams mesh beautifully with the raw Monterey Bay landscape. A large upstairs balcony allows one to find solitude above the beach, while the downstairs patio and backyard BBQ are perfect for hosting social gatherings with friends and family. Large, rich wood trimmed windows reveal expansive ocean views from nearly every room in the home. The beachside property has four bedrooms, three full baths, two living rooms, and multiple outdoor entertainment options. An attached single-car garage provides ample storage for beach toys, bikes, and wetsuits. With surfing, stand-up paddling, and beach volleyball all steps away, maintaining an active lifestyle has never been easier. Modern coastal living meets old-world charm at 431 Beach Drive.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML81958032 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor |
| Bathrooms | Primary - Stall Shower(s), Full on Ground Floor |
| Kitchen | Dual Fuel, Pantry |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer |
| Dining Room | Dining Area in Living Room |
| Family Room | Separate Family Room |
| Fireplace | Gas Burning, Living Room |
| Flooring | Other, Stone, Tile |
| Laundry | Inside |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace, Forced Air, Radiant |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Other, Tile |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 1 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Pajaro Valley Unified |
| High School District | Pajaro Valley Unified |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | R-1-8 |
Bret Zischke
Bailey Properties
License #: 01413081
Phone: (831) 234-2442
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.93 mi | 7 |
| Rio Del Mar Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.13 mi | 9 |
| Aptos Junior High School | public | 7-8 | 1.19 mi | 4 |
| Mar Vista Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.92 mi | 6 |
| Aptos High School | public | 9-12 | 2.10 mi | 8 |
| New Brighton Middle School | public | 6-8 | 3.03 mi | 6 |
| Soquel Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.67 mi | 5 |
| Main Street Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.68 mi | 7 |
| Renaissance High Continuation School | public | 9-12 | 3.74 mi | 3 |
| Soquel High School | public | 9-12 | 3.99 mi | 9 |
| Live Oak Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.76 mi | 4 |
| Del Mar Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.88 mi | 4 |
| Shoreline Middle School | public | 6-8 | 4.98 mi | 6 |
| Bradley Elementary School | public | K-6 | 4.98 mi | 5 |
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