Home | Santa Cruz County | Aptos | 95003 | 3355 Merrill Rd
MLS: ML82059876 | Status: Active | Price: $1,000,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1,120 | 10,759 | 1972 |
Come home to Aptos! Here's a rare find: a well kept and tidy single level home on a generous lot in one of Santa Cruz County's most sought-after coastal communities. The house is bright and cheery with ample setback from the neighbors and is a wonderful place to call home...but the real story here is the lot. At nearly a quarter acre, it's more than double what you'll find on most newer subdivided parcels in the area, giving you room to garden, expand, add outdoor living space, or explore future possibilities like an ADU. Location is where Aptos consistently delivers. You're minutes from Nisene Marks State Park for hiking and redwood trails, and not far from Rio Del Mar and Seacliff State Beach, some of the most scenic coastline in the county. Soquel Drive offers walkable shops, cafes, and restaurants, giving the area a real sense of community without sacrificing the quiet, established feel of the neighborhood. Highway 1 access keeps commuting manageable, which continues to draw buyers looking for coastal living without giving that up. AJ's Market is a short walk, and a longer stretch will take you right down to New Brighton Beach. This is an unbeatable value and won't be on the market long!
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML82059876 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Days on Site | 1 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Dining Room | Eat in Kitchen |
| Family Room | No Family Room |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Tar/Gravel |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Off-Street Parking, Garage: 0 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Soquel Union Elementary |
| High School District | Santa Cruz City High |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | R-1-10 |
Seb Frey
Compass
License #: 01369847
Phone: (408) 596-1623
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar Vista Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.87 mi | 6 |
| Main Street Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.09 mi | 7 |
| New Brighton Middle School | public | 6-8 | 1.22 mi | 7 |
| Soquel Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.39 mi | 6 |
| Soquel High School | public | 9-12 | 1.48 mi | 9 |
| Valencia Elementary School | public | K-6 | 2.33 mi | 8 |
| Mountain Elementary School | public | K-6 | 2.53 mi | 9 |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.58 mi | 7 |
| Aptos Junior High School | public | 7-8 | 2.89 mi | 5 |
| Live Oak Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.90 mi | 5 |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center | public | K-8 | 2.96 mi | 8 |
| Special Education Preschool | public | UG | 2.96 mi | N/A |
| Green Acres Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.06 mi | 6 |
| Harbor High School | public | 9-12 | 3.30 mi | 7 |
| Del Mar Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.35 mi | 4 |
| Shoreline Middle School | public | 6-8 | 3.39 mi | 7 |
| De Laveaga Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.48 mi | 8 |
| Santa Cruz Adult | public | UG | 3.49 mi | N/A |
| Rio Del Mar Elementary School | public | K-6 | 3.82 mi | 9 |
| Happy Valley Elementary School | public | K-6 | 3.88 mi | 8 |
| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 603 Harriet Ave | $1,175,000 | 2 | 1 | 831 | Active |
| 3700 Hardin Way | $987,000 | 2 | 1/1 | 1,574 | PendingDoNotShow |
| 523 Maple St | $989,000 | 2 | 1 | 772 | Active |
| 3210 Laura Ln | $920,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,000 | Active |
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