281 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
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OFF MARKET

$1,428,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,146 sqft

281 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003

Est. Refi. Payment $9,175/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 27, 2019 for $919,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.43M
Since last month
Decreased$7K (-0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$6K (+0.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$506K (+55.1%)
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 +58% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$1.43M
September 2026$1.43M
August 2026$1.43M
July 2026$1.42M
June 2026$1.41M
May 2026$1.43M
April 2026$1.46M
March 2026$1.48M
February 2026$1.43M
January 2026$1.37M
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
261 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,478,000
05/01/26
3
2
1,880
221 Moosehead Dr, Aptos, CA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$910,000
12/04/25
3
3.5
2,157
204 Highland Dr, Aptos, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,610,000
06/23/26
4
2
1,629
208 Spreckels Dr, Aptos, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,250,000
01/09/26
3
2
1,598
232 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$2,050,000
08/03/26
4
2.5
1,952
211 Wixon Ave, Aptos, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
06/30/26
3
4
1,944
205 Sand St, Aptos, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$800,000
12/18/25
3
2
1,593
218 Moosehead Dr, Aptos, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,689,000
11/20/25
4
3.5
2,150
106 Winfield Way, Aptos, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,250,000
05/20/26
4
2
1,486
217 Augusta Ln, Aptos, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,725,000
12/19/25
4
2.5
2,292

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
271 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
0.01
$1,175,200
3
3
1,930
Off Market
273 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
0.02
$1,297,400
3
3
1,930
Off Market
208 Martin Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
0.02
$1,510,000
3
3
1,779
Off Market
272 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
0.03
$2,246,400
3
2
2,056
Off Market
210 Martin Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
0.04
$1,840,300
4
3
2,000
Off Market
210 Martin Dr #A, Aptos, CA 95003
0.04
$1,779,900
4
3
1,872
Off Market
209 Martin Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
0.04
$1,332,000
2
3
1,200
Off Market
268 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
0.04
$1,870,900
3
4
2,573
Off Market
100 Carrera Cir, Aptos, CA 95003
0.04
$1,082,700
3
3
1,449
Off Market
263 Shoreview Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
0.05
$1,568,800
3
2
1,700
Off Market
110 Carrera Cir, Aptos, CA 95003
0.05
$850,100
3
2.5
1,452
Off Market
211 Martin Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
0.05
$2,121,500
3
2
2,250
Off Market
280 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
0.05
$1,234,400
3
3
2,118
Off Market
275 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
0.05
$1,245,800
3
3
1,900
Off Market
199 Claudius Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
0.05
$3,235,600
5
3
3,330
Off Market
120 Carrera Cir, Aptos, CA 95003
0.06
$1,159,100
3
2.5
1,500
Off Market
411 Sandalwood Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
0.06
$540,000
2
2
1,196
Recently Sold
409 Sandalwood Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
0.06
$838,300
2
1.5
1,196
Off Market
212 Martin Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
0.06
$3,340,300
3
3
2,729
Off Market
282 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
0.06
$1,143,700
3
2
1,272
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 1991
2,146 sqft
$666/sqft
Garage

About this House

Elegant 4 Bedroom Beach House... Stylish with Modern Finishes!!! If you want a Turnkey and Low Maintenance property by the Beach... this is it! Enjoy walking to all that Rio Del Mar has to offer - Beach, Golf, Coffee & Restaurants. Tastefully updated kitchen with granite counters, custom back splash and Samsung induction stove, stylish reconfigured master bath, double pane windows with plantation shutters, updated floors and stair railing, Rinnai tankless water heater, Nuvo water softener, outdoor shower, spacious 947 sq.ft. of decks with a natural gas hook-up for your bbq. The perfect balance of privacy, perfect for relaxing and entertaining!
281 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,146 sqft single-family home built in 1991. It last sold for $919,500 on Jun 27, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,428,800, with a rent estimate of $7,070/month.

Home Details for 281 Aptos Beach Dr

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Double Paned Windows
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Laminate

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: TileDeckGarden
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1991Year Updated: 1991
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2831 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 27, 2019
Source: N/A
Sold
$919,500
May 27, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$925,000
May 16, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$925,000
Price decreased by 5%
Apr 12, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$977,000
Jan 11, 2013
Source: N/A
Sold
$530,000

Market trends in Aptos

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.27M
$5.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$781
$7MoM
Available listings
115
9MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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What Locals Say about Aptos

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Built from what locals say about this neighborhood.
  • 74% say there's holiday spirit
  • 68% say neighbors are friendly
  • 45% say there are community events
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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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Frequently asked questions about 281 Aptos Beach Dr

  • What is 281 Aptos Beach Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 281 Aptos Beach Dr is $1,428,800.
  • What is the price history for 281 Aptos Beach Dr?
    281 Aptos Beach Dr last sold for $919,500 in June 2019.
  • 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 $5.83K from the prior month.
  • Does 281 Aptos Beach Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 281 Aptos Beach Dr has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 281 Aptos Beach Dr?
    The lot at 281 Aptos Beach Dr is about 0.06 acres (2,831 sq ft).

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