221 Highland Drive, Aptos, CA 95003

Aptos
Local realty services provided by:ERA Excel Realty
221 Highland Drive,Aptos, CA 95003
$1,895,000
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 1,144 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: strock team
Office: exp realty of california inc
MLS#:82059979
Source:MLSListings

Price summary

  • Price:$1,895,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,656.47

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...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1938
  • Listing ID #:82059979
  • Added:3 day(s) ago
  • Updated:September 06, 2026 at 10:42 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:1
  • Total bathrooms:1
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Laminate, Tile
  • Dining Description:Dining Area
  • Bathrooms Description:1 Stall Shower, Double Sinks, Stone, Tile
  • Kitchen Description:Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Bedroom Description:Ground Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Living area:1,144 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Central Forced Air, Fireplace

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Composition
  • Year built:1938
  • Building area:1,144 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.14 Acres
  • Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter, Post and Beam, Raised, Wood Frame

Schools

  • High school:Aptos High
  • Middle school:Aptos Junior High
  • Elementary school:Rio del Mar Elementary

Utilities

  • Water:City/Public
  • Sewer:Sewer - Public

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,895,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,656.47

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Inside, Washer/Dryer
  • Amenities:High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Parking

  • Parking description:1 Cars Garage, Attached, Off Street Parking, On Street
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