196 Mar Sereno Ct, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD
NOV 4, 2025

$3,067,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 4,434 sqft (on 0.61 acres)

196 Mar Sereno Ct, Aptos, CA 95003

Est. Refi. Payment $18,609/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 4, 2025 for $3,095,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$3.07M
Since last month
Decreased$21K (-0.7%)
Since last year
Decreased$17K (-0.5%)
Since last sale
Decreased$20K (-0.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +89% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$3.08M
July 2026$3.1M
June 2026$3.08M
May 2026$3.1M
April 2026$3.12M
March 2026$3.14M
February 2026$3.08M
January 2026$3.06M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.13
Single-Family Home
$2,580,000
11/05/25
3
3.5
3,142
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,385,000
11/24/25
4
3
1,957
0.63
Single-Family Home
$1,845,000
03/19/26
4
2.5
2,224
0.50
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
10/07/25
3
2.5
2,535
0.74
Single-Family Home
$1,875,000
08/18/26
4
2.5
2,224
0.87
Single-Family Home
$10,000,000
07/10/26
5
5
5,332
0.57
Single-Family Home
$1,395,000
10/01/25
3
2.5
2,144

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.08
$2,446,200
4
5.5
4,192
Off Market
0.11
$1,252,300
3
2.5
1,678
Off Market
0.11
$1,234,300
3
2
1,689
Off Market
0.13
$2,580,000
3
3.5
3,142
Recently Sold
0.18
$1,385,000
4
3
1,957
Recently Sold
0.16
$1,739,500
4
3
3,260
Off Market
0.16
$2,572,000
4
4
2,912
Off Market
0.18
$1,867,700
4
3
2,631
Off Market
0.24
$1,895,000
4
2.5
2,182
For Sale
0.28
$685,500
2
1.5
1,093
Off Market
0.27
$1,369,900
3
2.5
1,889
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2019
Lot Size
0.61 acres
Living Area
4,434 sqft
Price/Sqft
$698/sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

Ocean views like this, in a single-level 4,400 sq/ft retreat with total privacy & style, barely exist in Santa Cruz County. Mar Sereno is a rare find where ceiling heights & natural flow set the tone, every room feels limitless, light-filled, & impossibly inviting. Youll catch the ocean from your living space & feel the signature airiness that can only come from custom volume & attention to detail. Design here is anything but ordinary, statement fireplaces, sculptural lighting, & a kitchen with Wolf appliances bring chef-quality comfort to every gathering. Spa-inspired bathrooms channel the luxury of Post Ranch Inn, daily routines made extraordinary with soaking tubs & 5 star finishes. Morning starts with a cold plunge or fruit picked fresh from your garden; evenings wind down in a private wood sauna beneath the trees. Raised beds, olive & fruit trees, dedicated surf rack, outdoor shower, & bike storage celebrate an adventurous lifestyle. Expansive indoor-outdoor living, & a layout perfect for entertaining elevate beyond the expected. Right between Aptos, Capitola, & Soquel, this homes location means the best of the coast is always within reach. For those seeking sophistication, scale, & soul with a designers touch, Mar Sereno sets a new standard for Santa Cruz living.
196 Mar Sereno Ct, Aptos, CA 95003 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 4,434 sqft single-family home built in 2019. It last sold for the $3,095,000 asking price on Nov 4, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $3,067,700, with a rent estimate of $7,851/month.
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listed by Strock Team 70010201, (831) 688-9800
eXp Realty of California Inc, (888) 584-9427
Bought with: Daniel Oster 01381869, (831) 252-5000, Coldwell Banker Realty, (831) 469-8000
Source: MLSListings Inc, MLS#ML82023643

Home Details for 196 Mar Sereno Ct

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4434 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Water PublicAppliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Built In Oven, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/DryerDishwasherDisposalLaundry: InsideMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Fireplace(s),Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: OtherHeating Fuel: Fireplace S
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 4Fireplace: Family Room, Gas, Insert, Primary Bedroom
Gas & Electric
Gas: NaturalGas
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Laminate, Stone, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: ParkingFloors: Laminate, Stone, Tile
View
View: Forest/Woods, Ocean, Water

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: TilePatio / Porch: DeckFencing: Back Yard, WoodOther Structures: Garage, ShedsExterior: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced, Storage Shed Structure, Courtyard, Fire PitFoundation: Raised, Other, Crawl Space, Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Wood Frame
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageParking Spaces: 6Parking: Detached,Off Street
Pool
Pool: Other, Sauna or Steam Room
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2019
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 03906119000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $3,095,000Price Per Sqft: $698/sqft

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Aptos
School Information
Elementary School: MainStreetElementary_1Elementary School District: SoquelUnionElementaryJr High / Middle School: NewBrightonMiddleHigh School: SoquelHighHigh School District: SantaCruzCityHighWalk Score: 51

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 4434

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.61 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: ExclusiveRightToSell

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: ML82023643Water ViewWater View: Ocean, Water

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 4, 2025
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82023643
Sold
$3,095,000
Oct 27, 2025
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82023643
Pending
$3,095,000
Nov 18, 2019
Source: N/A
Sold
$2,300,000
Aug 7, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,395,000
Jun 14, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$2,395,000

Market trends in Aptos

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.3M
$58.33K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.5%
0.2%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$805
$5
MoM
Available listings
124
7
MoM

What Locals Say about Aptos

At least 115 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say car is needed

  • 87 % Say there's wildlife

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 76 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say it's quiet

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 68 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 45 % Say there are community events

  • 44 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 26 % Say streets are well-lit

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Casey Meyer
    "The Aptos neighborhood is unique for its blend of redwood forests, coastal access, and small-town feel, with local farms, beaches, and a relaxed, outdoors-focused lifestyle all within a tight-knit community"
  • SeascapeCruzen
    "Lots of great local events at seascape village and the resort. Kids that attend the elementary school go to many events such as movie night and fairs. Summer time we have live music at the resort every Sunday. "
  • Stephanie Morway
    "Close to beaches and Capitol Village. A beautiful redwood forest state park called Niceness Marks. "
  • Casey Meyer
    "Aptos is nice. Very quiet and peaceful. Very safe. Nice natural grocery stores near by. A couple of nice restaurants. Weather during the rainy season can lead to extended power outages and road closures luckily that is only a few times a year. "
  • Jack M.
    "I use the Highway which is close to my neighborhood. Outside of that, the county bus system is the only public transit. The commute traffic is bad. Aptos is bikeable around the highway but there are many tight roads and can be hilly. "
  • Dianaangels
    "We feel safe to live here neighboor and community is very well behave and very nice my kids is very safe here too"
  • Marymerrill110
    "There is a dog beach here called beer can beach and the dogs run wild and free ! I meet so many nice neighbors there too."
  • Sspires
    "Yes. People are always walking their dogs around town. Dog owners obey leash laws for the most part and pick up after their animals. There are lots of beaches, parks and trails for dogs to explore. "
  • Dianaangels
    "Everyones working together for the security and peaceful of our neighborhood... very safe and near the ocean"
  • Brenda R.
    "Very dog friendly, lots of neighbors walk their dogs morning, daytime and night. Friendly neighbors too"
  • Dianaangels
    "They like walking their dog in our neighborhood because they feel safe, the prices of the house here is so expensive maybe thats why people is moving to other city"
  • Mirandas_mail
    "The area is beautiful and prolific for plants. Neighbors are friendly, thereโ€™s easy access to Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur. Nearby development has been blossoming with new businesses opening. Quick access to the beach and close proximity to Niscene Marks make this the perfect combo of ocean meets forest. "
  • Jason95052
    "No homeless people out robbing and breaking into cars like in santa cruz. Aptos is a shield from them and thats why i moved here. Sherifs actually respond to illegal activity vs the sc police having you fill out an online form and nothing ever happens..."
  • C M.
    "Close to beach, quiet neighborhood. Very good schools. No HOAs. Good mix of families and retirees. Mostly single-family homes, some townhomes."
  • AnnMarie A.
    "I have lived in Aptos for about 3 years. It a quiet place with some little gems restaurants and bars. The beaches are nice and a great walk."
  • Jweiss1062
    "grew up in this area and it is real America. Love it. Local businesses and market aregreat. Traffic can be bothersom. nice hiking and walking areas."
  • Fourkidss
    "Quiet low crime area. Occasional transients otherwise good people in the neighborhood. Great school district."
  • Lupita R.
    "I love this place! Itโ€™s really nice and makes me feel like home! I have friends here and they love living in Aptos! "
  • Seanpmahoney14
    "Long term owners. Quiet and quaint. Walk to beach, walk to restaurants. Easy access to freeway but no so close you hear any traffic. Very quiet. "
  • Cegerrish
    "I have lived in this neighborhood above the beach for 40 years. We have beach going tourists, but generally no problems. People are friendly. Mostly a neighborhood of vacation homes."
  • Thomas M.
    "I have lived in this neighborhood 15 years and itโ€™s been great. The large pine trees that still remain in Rio Del Mar are because of Mr Spreckels and that this land was his private hunting ground. He preserved the land as best as he could for future generations."

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of 2026-08-31 16:17:15 PDT. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Frequently asked questions about 196 Mar Sereno Ct

  • What is 196 Mar Sereno Ct estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 196 Mar Sereno Ct in Aptos, CA is $3,067,700.
  • What is the price history for 196 Mar Sereno Ct?
    196 Mar Sereno Ct in Aptos, CA last sold for $3,095,000 in November 2025.
  • Is Aptos a buyer's or seller's market?
    Aptos is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Aptos?
    The median sale price in Aptos is $1.3M. That is down $58.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 196 Mar Sereno Ct have air conditioning?
    Yes, 196 Mar Sereno Ct in Aptos, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 196 Mar Sereno Ct have a pool?
    Yes, 196 Mar Sereno Ct in Aptos, CA has a pool.

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