227 Highland Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
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OFF MARKET

$1,726,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,520 sqft

227 Highland Dr, Aptos, CA 95003

Est. Refi. Payment $10,811/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 27, 2024 for $1,705,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.73M
Since last month
Decreased$16K (-0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$16K (+1%)
Since last sale
Increased$12K (+0.7%)
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 +63% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.72M
August 2026$1.73M
July 2026$1.74M
June 2026$1.76M
May 2026$1.73M
April 2026$1.73M
March 2026$1.72M
February 2026$1.68M
January 2026$1.64M
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
204 Highland Dr, Aptos, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$1,610,000
06/23/26
4
2
1,629
261 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,478,000
05/01/26
3
2
1,880
208 Spreckels Dr, Aptos, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,250,000
01/09/26
3
2
1,598
254 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,055,000
10/03/25
3
2.5
1,471
220 Shoreview Dr, Aptos, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$2,098,875
06/17/26
3
2
2,450
207 Kingsbury Dr, Aptos, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
04/15/26
3
2
1,552
118 Sea Terrace Way, Aptos, CA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$1,667,250
04/13/26
3
2
1,502
233 Wixon Ave, Aptos, CA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,640,000
07/14/26
3
3.5
1,805
205 Sand St, Aptos, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$800,000
12/18/25
3
2
1,593
232 Highland Dr, Aptos, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,400,000
04/02/26
2
1
1,370

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
221 Highland Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
0.01
$1,895,000
1
1
1,144
For Sale
232 Highland Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
0.07
$1,400,000
2
1
1,370
Recently Sold
216 Sand St, Aptos, CA 95003
0.10
$1,560,800
3
2.5
2,021
Off Market
336 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Aptos, CA 95003
0.09
$1,384,400
3
2
1,686
Off Market
225 Florence Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
0.11
$1,999,000
4
3
2,264
For Sale
204 Highland Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
0.08
$1,610,000
4
2
1,629
Recently Sold
213 Sand St, Aptos, CA 95003
0.12
$3,328,000
3
3.5
3,549
For Sale
254 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
0.09
$1,059,800
3
2.5
1,471
Off Market
287 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Aptos, CA 95003
0.15
$1,425,300
3
3.5
2,330
Off Market
206 Bayview Ct #A, Aptos, CA 95003
0.13
$1,154,400
1
1
727
Off Market
218 Martin Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
0.11
$2,309,400
3
2.5
2,042
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1963
1,520 sqft
$1,136/sqft
4 Parking Spaces

About this House

Tucked away on a quiet street in the highly sought-after Rio Del Mar neighborhood, you'll find a beautiful and fully updated beach home. You must see this in person to appreciate the level of detail and care taken with this lovely property.

This single-level home is flooded with natural light. It has 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, newly interior designed kitchen and bathrooms, and an incredibly low-maintenance yard perfect for entertaining. The kitchen features fully custom cabinetry, quartzite counters, an integrated Liebherr refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, Bosch gas range, custom banquette with peeks of the ocean, and designer lighting. The bathrooms include marble, heated floors, custom cabinetry and designer lighting. The hardwood floors have all been refinished and the roof was recently redone, with a new addition of solar panels.

The backyard yard features a raised flagstone patio for dining and barbecuing. Next to the patio is a small lookout deck with stunning ocean views. Relax in the hot tub and take in all the beautiful, mature trees surrounding the property.

If you are looking for a delightful, single-level, turnkey home close to the beach, this is it!
227 Highland Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,520 sqft single-family home built in 1963. It last sold for $1,705,000 on Sep 27, 2024 (5% above the $1,625,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,726,700, with a rent estimate of $4,923/month.
Last check for updates: about 16 hours ago
Listed by Bethany Madsen 02198409, (831) 421-2311
Coldwell Banker Realty, (831) 688-6461
Bought with: Dave Lissner 01138238, (408) 391-1366, Team Lissner Real Estate, (408) 391-1366
Source: MLSListings Inc, MLS#ML81977318

Home Details for 227 Highland Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1520 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Public Utilities, Water Public, SolarAppliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/DryerDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Inside,In Utility RoomMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central Forced AirNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHeating Fuel: Central Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: InsertSpa: Other, Spa/HotTub
Gas & Electric
Gas: NaturalGas, PublicUtilities
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Door: NoneFlooring: Hardwood, Marble
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Accessibility: NoneFloors: Hardwood, Marble

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Composition ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckFencing: Back Yard, WoodExterior: Back Yard, FencedFoundation: Slab
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: No Garage,Off Street
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1963
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 04223317

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,625,000

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Aptos
School Information
Elementary School: RiodelMarElementaryElementary School District: PajaroValleyUnifiedJr High / Middle School: AptosJuniorHighHigh School: AptosHighHigh School District: PajaroValleyUnifiedWalk Score: 46

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1520

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6708 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: ExclusiveRightToSellListing Terms: CashorConventionalLoan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: ML81977318

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 27, 2024
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81977318
Sold
$1,705,000
Aug 20, 2024
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81977318
Listed For Sale
$1,625,000
Sep 11, 2017
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,044,000
Jul 30, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$1,060,000
Jul 25, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$1,060,000

Market trends in Aptos

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.27M
$25.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.4%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$775
$30MoM
Available listings
124

Around this home

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"
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  • 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. "
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  • Stephanie Morway
    "Close to beaches and Capitol Village. A beautiful redwood forest state park called Niceness Marks. "
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  • 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. "
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  • 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. "
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  • Dianaangels
    "We feel safe to live here neighboor and community is very well behave and very nice my kids is very safe here too"
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  • 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."
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  • 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. "
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  • Dianaangels
    "Everyones working together for the security and peaceful of our neighborhood... very safe and near the ocean"
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  • Brenda R.
    "Very dog friendly, lots of neighbors walk their dogs morning, daytime and night. Friendly neighbors too"
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  • 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"
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  • Mirandas_mail
    "The area is beautiful and prolific for plants. Neighbors are friendly, there’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. "
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  • 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..."
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  • C M.
    "Close to beach, quiet neighborhood. Very good schools. No HOAs. Good mix of families and retirees. Mostly single-family homes, some townhomes."
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  • 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."
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  • 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."
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  • Fourkidss
    "Quiet low crime area. Occasional transients otherwise good people in the neighborhood. Great school district."
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  • Lupita R.
    "I love this place! It’s really nice and makes me feel like home! I have friends here and they love living in Aptos! "
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  • 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. "
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  • 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."
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  • Thomas M.
    "I have lived in this neighborhood 15 years and it’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."
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LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of 2026-09-18 14:20:04 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 227 Highland Dr

  • What is 227 Highland Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 227 Highland Dr in Aptos, CA is $1,726,700.
  • What is the price history for 227 Highland Dr?
    227 Highland Dr in Aptos, CA last sold for $1,705,000 in September 2024.
  • Is Aptos a buyer's or seller's market?
    Aptos is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Aptos?
    The median sale price in Aptos is $1.27M. That is down $25.17K from the prior month.
  • Does 227 Highland Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 227 Highland Dr in Aptos, CA has laundry facilities.
  • Does 227 Highland Dr have a yard?
    Yes, 227 Highland Dr in Aptos, CA has a yard.

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