NOW $1,499,000 $76K REDUCTION! No home puts you this close to the beach for this price. Just a short 0.30.5 mile stroll down a scenic trail lands you at Hidden Beach & Hidden Beach Parkyour private gateway to sandy shores, gentle waves, playgrounds, picnic spots, & miles of coastal trails. Stroll to the ocean anytime and live the Aptos beach lifestyle every day. This perfect second vacation home is a 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath, 2,057 sq ft retreat on a 4,312 sq ft lot. The reverse floor plan maximizes light with elegant hardwood and tile floors throughout. The open living area features a cozy gas fireplace and bay window, flowing into an updated kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a skylight. The primary suite includes a private bath, plus 2 additional bedrooms. A versatile lower-level office with separate entrance and full bath is ideal for remote work or guests, while the entertaining room with built-in bar sets the stage for memorable gatherings that step outside to expansive wrap around decking, also a fenced backyard with fire pit and outdoor shower. A 2-car garage and dog run complete the package. Near Seascape Resort, golf, Deluxe Foods, and top Aptos schools, this is your coastal sanctuary the beach at your doorstep, now more attainable than ever!
MLS #
ML82025722
MLS Source
MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site
41
Bathrooms
Double Sinks, Granite, Tub w/Jets, Updated Bath(s), Half on Ground Floor
Kitchen
Countertop - Granite
Appliances
Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room
Dining Area in Living Room
Family Room
No Family Room
Fireplace
Gas Starter, Living Room
Flooring
Hardwood, Tile
Cooling
None
Heating
Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, On Street, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District
Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District
Pajaro Valley Unified
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
HOA Fee
$152
Zoning
R-1-4
261 Dry Creek Rd is a Single Family Residence in Aptos, CA 95003. This 2,057 square foot property sits on a 4,312 Sq Ft Lot and features 3 bedrooms & 3 full and 1 partial bathrooms. It is currently priced at $1,499,000 and was built in 1986. This address can also be written as 261 Dry Creek Rd, Aptos, CA 95003.
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