221 Highland Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Royal & Associates
221 Highland Drive,Aptos, CA 95003
$1,895,000
- 1 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 1,144 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Office: exp realty of california inc
MLS#:ML82059979
Source:Bay East, CCAR, bridgeMLS
Price summary
- Price:$1,895,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,656.47
About this home
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....
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Home facts
- Year built:1938
- Listing ID #:ML82059979
- Added:18 day(s) ago
- Updated:September 22, 2026 at 02:36 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:1
- Total bathrooms:1
- Full bathrooms:1
- Flooring:Laminate, Tile
- Kitchen Description:Gas Range
- Living area:1,144 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Forced Air
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Shingle
- Year built:1938
- Building area:1,144 sq. ft.
- Architectural Style:Single Family Residence
- Foundation Description:Raised
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,895,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,656.47
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Gas Range
- Amenities:Storage
Parking
- Parking description:Attached, Off Street
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:1
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