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$1,695,000
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1 Beds·1 Baths·1,144 sqft·6,186 sqft lot·Built 1938
221 Highland Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
Listed 36 days ago · | MLS# ML82059979
$1,481/sqft
221 Highland Dr is a 1-bedroom, 1-bath single family home in Aptos 95003 with 1,144 square feet of living space, built in 1938. It is listed at $1,695,000, or $1,481 per square foot. The three most recent 1-bedroom sales in 95003 closed between $690,000 and $975,000 ($926 to $1,300 per square foot).
Est. $10,823/moP&I $8,795 · Tax $1,766 · Insurance $262 · HOA $0Assumes 20% down ($339,000) at 6.75% · Contact Timothy for a lender referralAegis Luxury Real Estate is a licensed California real estate brokerage (DRE# 01328224) and is not a mortgage lender, mortgage broker, or loan originator. The figures shown are estimates for general reference only and do not constitute a loan offer, pre-approval, pre-qualification, or commitment to lend. Estimates use a property tax rate of 1.25% of home price annually. Actual rates, payments, taxes, and insurance vary by lender and borrower qualifications. Contact Timothy for a referral to one of our preferred lending partners.
Single Family Price Position in Aptos
$949K$2.8M
108Active in Aptos
63Active Single Family Homes
5.7 moInventory
Why This Home Stands Out
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1 Bed / 1 Bath, 1,144 sqft
Built in 1938, attached 1-car garage.
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About 221 Highland Dr
Some homes make you fall in love the moment you arrive. This is one of them. Step inside, and the calm is immediate. Light spills through vaulted, beamed ceilings, the blue of Monterey Bay fills every window, and every detail feels deliberate, as it should be. Modern without trying too hard, elegant without feeling formal. Built in 1938 on land once part of Claus Spreckels' Aptos Rancho, this home carries a rare thread of history, long before Rio became the neighborhood it is today. Living spaces flow easily indoors to out, anchored by a white brick fireplace and timeless finishes. Glass doors open onto covered patios and a striking tiled fireplace, made for long dinners and evenings watching the bay change color. Beyond, a spacious backyard offers space for whatever you dream up. A detached structure at the rear offers potential: an ADU, a guest retreat, a studio, an office. The bedroom is a quiet luxury, set beneath vaulted ceilings with soft light through picture windows. Two closets offer effortless storage, and the room feels serene, private, and impeccably finished, a true retreat at day's end. Minutes from Seacliff Beach, Aptos Village, and Nisene Marks, this is more than a beautiful home. It's an invitation to slow down and remember how good coastal living can feel.
MLS ID #ML82059979, Strock Team. Listing provided by eXp Realty of California Inc · MLSListings Inc.
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Property Details for 221 Highland Dr
Overview
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1938
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1 Full
- Living Area
- 1,144 sqft
- Lot Size
- 6,186 sqft (0.14 acres)
- Price/sqft
- $1,481
- Status
- Active
Interior
- Primary Bedroom
- Ground floor bedroom, Walkin closet
- Kitchen
- Countertop, tile
- Appliances
- Cooktop gas, Garbage disposal, Oven range gas, Refrigerator, Washer dryer
- Fireplace
- Insert, Living room
- Heating
- Fireplace, Forced air
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile
- Laundry
- Inside
- Family Room
- Separate family room
- Interior Features
- High ceiling, Vaulted ceiling, Open beam ceiling, Walkin closet
Exterior and Parking
- Garage
- Attached, 1 space
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Concrete perimeter, Raised, Other, Wood frame
- View
- Bay, City lights, Ocean, Water
- Fencing
- Fenced back, Fenced front, Wood
- Zoning
- R-1-4
Community and HOA
- Utilities
- Natural gas available, Public, Water public
- County
- Santa Cruz
- City
- Aptos
Schools
- School District
- Pajaro Valley Unified
- Aptos Schools
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Listing
- MLS Number
- ML82059979
- Listed
- September 3, 2026
- Days on Market
- 36
- Listing Agent
- Strock Team
- Listing Brokerage
- eXp Realty of California Inc
- Data Verified
- October 9, 2026
Source: MLSListings Inc. School attendance boundaries are set by the district and can change; verify directly with the district.
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Location
221 Highland Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 · Santa Cruz County
Market Context
Price Positioning
🏠 Inventory: 6 1-bedroom homes and 63 single family homes currently active in Aptos.
Source: MLSListings Inc. Timothy Alston, Broker, DRE# 01328224.
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Listed at $1,695,000 ($1,481/sqft). The three most recent 1-bedroom sales in 95003 closed at $926 to $1,300 per sqft.
Listed September 3, 2026. That is 36 days on market as of October 9, 2026.
Est. $10,823/mo with 20% down ($339,000) at 6.75%. That is principal and interest $8,795, property tax $1,766 and insurance $262. The assumptions and lender disclosure are with the payment estimate at the top of this page.
There are 108 active listings in Aptos: 6 are 1-bedroom and 63 are single family homes.
The three most recent 1-bedroom sales in Aptos 95003 closed at $690,000, $800,000 and $975,000, or $926 to $1,300 per sqft.
Yes. As of October 9, 2026, 221 Highland Dr is an active listing at $1,695,000. It is a 1-bedroom, 1-bath single family home.
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