Home | Santa Cruz County | Aptos | 95003 | 221 Highland Dr
MLS: ML82056057 | Status: Active | Price: $1,895,000
Beds/Baths: 1 / 1
Property Type: Residential
| Bed | Bath | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1,144 | 6,186 | 1938 |
| Date | Time | Hosted By |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, August 1 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Strock Team |
| Sunday, August 2 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Strock Team |
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 closets offer effortless storage, and the room feels serene, private, and impeccably finished, a true retreat at day's end. Minutes from Seacliff Beach, Aptos Village, and Nisene Marks, this is more than a beautiful home. It's an invitation to slow down and remember how good coastal living can feel.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML82056057 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Days on Site | 0 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Ground Floor Bedroom, Walk-in Closet |
| Bathrooms | Double Sinks, Stall Shower, Stone, Tile |
| Kitchen | Countertop - Tile |
| Appliances | Cooktop - Gas, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer |
| Dining Room | Dining Area |
| Family Room | Separate Family Room |
| Fireplace | Insert, Living Room |
| Flooring | Laminate, Tile |
| Laundry | Inside |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Fireplace, Forced Air |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter, Raised, Other, Wood Frame |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street, Garage: 1 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Pajaro Valley Unified |
| High School District | Pajaro Valley Unified |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | R-1-4 |
Strock Team
eXp Realty of California Inc
License #: 01337838
Phone: (831) 688-9800
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.53 mi | 8 |
| Aptos Junior High School | public | 7-8 | 1.01 mi | 5 |
| Rio Del Mar Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.48 mi | 9 |
| Mar Vista Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.50 mi | 6 |
| Aptos High School | public | 9-12 | 2.08 mi | 8 |
| New Brighton Middle School | public | 6-8 | 2.73 mi | 7 |
| Main Street Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.30 mi | 7 |
| Soquel Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.33 mi | 6 |
| Soquel High School | public | 9-12 | 3.63 mi | 9 |
| Renaissance High Continuation School | public | 9-12 | 4.11 mi | 3 |
| Live Oak Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.52 mi | 5 |
| Del Mar Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.67 mi | 4 |
| Mountain Elementary School | public | K-6 | 4.72 mi | 9 |
| Shoreline Middle School | public | 6-8 | 4.80 mi | 7 |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center | public | K-8 | 4.84 mi | 8 |
| Special Education Preschool | public | UG | 4.84 mi | N/A |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.85 mi | 7 |
| Green Acres Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.93 mi | 6 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 620 Baltusrol Dr | $1,795,000 | 5 | 3/1 | 2,560 | Active |
| 149 Coates Dr | $1,899,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,732 | Active |
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