243 North Ave, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD
JUL 6, 2026

243 North Ave
Aptos, CA 95003

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,080 sqft

$1,125,000

Last Sold: Jul 6, 2026
5% below list $1.19M
$1,042/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $6,753/mo*
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$1,125,000

Last Sold: Jul 6, 2026
5% below list $1.19M
$1,042/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $6,753/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,080 sqft

Local Information

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

Description

Imagine starting your morning with coffee in hand and the ocean just moments away. By afternoon, you're enjoying lunch at Mentone, grabbing a drink at The Hideout, or treating yourself to Marianne's Ice Cream before returning home to your own private retreat.
Tucked into one of Aptos' most beloved neighborhoods, 243 North Avenue captures the coastal lifestyle that keeps people here for generations. This 2-bedroom, 1 bath home offers 1,080 square feet filled with warmth, character, and natural light. Vintage tile details, inviting living spaces, and timeless touches create a home that feels authentic and welcoming. The bonus room provides flexibility for a home office, art studio, fitness room, or personal retreat.
Outside, a peaceful garden courtyard offers a private setting for outdoor dining, morning coffee, or relaxing beneath the trees.
Seacliff State Beach, Aptos Village, Cat & Cloud Coffee, Mentone, Marianne's Ice Cream, and Nisene Marks State Park are all nearby.
This is more than a home. It's a chance to embrace the lifestyle that draws people to Aptos and keeps them here for years.
243 North Ave, Aptos, CA 95003 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,080 sqft single-family home built in 1957. It last sold for $1,125,000 on Jul 6, 2026 (5% below the $1,185,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2025 with an asking price of $3,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on February 1, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,179,100, with a rent estimate of $4,158/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$1,042/sqft
Listed
32 days ago

Home Details for 243 North Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1080 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Public Utilities, Water PublicAppliances: Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/DryerLaundry: In GarageRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Fireplace(s),Wall FurnaceNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHeating Fuel: Fireplace S
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
Gas & Electric
Gas: PublicUtilities
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl Linoleum
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl Linoleum

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: FlatFencing: Back Yard, Partial, WoodExterior: Back Yard, FencedFoundation: Concrete Perimeter, Raised, Other, Crawl Space
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Attached,On Street,Parking Area
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1957
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 04204232000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,185,000Price Per Sqft: $1,042/sqft

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Aptos
School Information
Elementary School: MarVistaElementary_1Elementary School District: PajaroValleyUnifiedJr High / Middle School: AptosJuniorHighHigh School: AptosHighHigh School District: PajaroValleyUnifiedWalk Score: 77

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1080

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4008 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: ExclusiveRightToSell

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: ML82049813
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Strock Team 70010201, (831) 688-9800
eXp Realty of California Inc, (888) 584-9427
Bought with: Turiya Blanchette 02061949, (831) 345-1000, Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, (831) 460-1100
Source: MLSListings Inc, MLS#ML82049813

Price History for 243 North Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/06/2026$1,125,000Sold
MLSListings Inc #ML82049813
06/19/2026$1,185,000PendingeXp Realty #ML82049813
06/19/2026$1,185,000ContingentMLSListings Inc #ML82049813
06/04/2026$1,185,000Listed For SaleMLSListings Inc #ML82049813
02/01/2026$3,200ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
01/18/2026$3,200PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
12/29/2025$3,500Listed For RentZillow Rentals
03/26/2024ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
02/28/2024$3,200Listed For RentZillow Rentals
02/26/2024ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
02/11/2024$3,200Listed For RentZillow Rentals

Market trends in Aptos

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.43M
Sale-to-List Price
99.6%
Price per sq ft
$762
Available listings
115
16MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,914
Assessment$121,943
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 243 North Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
208 Valencia Ave, Aptos, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
08/01/25
3
2
1,300
124 Winfield Way, Aptos, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$970,000
02/27/26
2
1
1,001
107 Bennett Rd, Aptos, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$850,000
10/29/25
2
1
983
227 Center Ave, Aptos, CA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$1,250,000
07/23/25
3
2.5
1,464
130 Hainline Rd, Aptos, CA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$975,000
04/06/26
2
1
781
417 Seacliff Dr, Aptos, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$1,055,000
11/03/25
2
2
1,752

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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

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  • 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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Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of 2026-07-06 13:49:49 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.