Listed 16 days ago · September 3, 2026 | MLS# ML82059979
$1,656/sqft +78% vs Aptos avg
What this means: Priced above the Aptos per-sqft average. Compare to recent sales below for context.
Est. $12,069/moP&I $9,833 · Tax $1,974 · Insurance $262 · HOA $0Assumes 20% down ($379,000) 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 the applicable county average 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.
Active listing in Aptos, Santa Cruz County. Convenient access to schools, parks, and Bay Area employment centers.
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1 Bed / 1 Bath / 1,144 sqft on 6,186 sqft Lot
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Listed at $1.9M vs City Average $1.8M
$1,656/sqft compared to Aptos avg $932/sqft (+77.7%).
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About This Home
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
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1938
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1 Full
Living Area
1,144 sqft
Lot Size
6,186 sqft
Garage
1 Spaces
Price/sqft
$1,656
County
SantaCruz
MLS Number
ML82059979
Status
Active
Stories
N/A
HOA
None
Interior Features
Fireplace, ForcedAir
Exterior & Lot
Composition Roof1-Car Garage0.14 Acres
Location
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221 Highland DR, Aptos, CA 95003 · SantaCruz County
Market Context
Price Positioning
$Price context: Listed at $1,656/sqft vs Aptos avg $932/sqft (+77.7% above).
$Sale-to-list: Aptos homes selling at 98.7% of asking.
⏲Velocity: City avg 42 days. This home: 16 days.
🏠Inventory:9 1-bedroom homes currently available in Aptos.
Source: MLSListings Inc. Timothy Alston, Broker, DRE# 01328224.
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This 1,144 square foot single-family home at 221 Highland DR in Aptos features 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. Listed at $1,895,000, this Aptos property reflects the current pricing trends for 1-bedroom homes in the 95003 zip code.
1-Bedroom Homes for Sale in Aptos 95003
Browse 1-bedroom single-family home listings in Aptos. Properties in 95003 are currently averaging $932 per square foot with 42 days on market.
What to Expect When Buying in Aptos
The Aptos market features a mix of single-family home properties ranging from starter homes to luxury estates. Current inventory levels suggest moderate conditions for buyers in this area.
Listed at $1,895,000 ($1,656/sqft). Aptos avg is $932/sqft, placing this +77.7% above. Comparable recent sales help frame the value.
Listed 16 days (as of September 3, 2026). Aptos average is 42 days.
Est. $12,069/mo with 20% down ($379,000) at 6.75%. Includes principal & interest ($9,833), property tax ($1,974), and insurance ($262). HOA: None. Aegis 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 the applicable county average 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.
There are 142 active listings in Aptos (9 are 1-bedroom). At $1,895,000 this is positioned against the city average of $1,771,378. Similar homes have sold at 98.7% of asking.
1-bedroom homes in Aptos (95003) are currently averaging $932 per square foot. Market activity shows homes spending an average of 42 days on market in this area.
221 Highland DR in Aptos is currently listed at $1,895,000. This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom single-family home is located in the Aptos area.
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Timothy Alston, Broker, DRE# 01328224, Aegis Luxury Real Estate, 10080 N. Wolfe Rd Ste SW3-200, Cupertino CA 95014. (408) 207-4593.
Last updated: Sep 19, 2026 1:00 PM PT | Source: MLSListings Inc.
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