Let's go to the beach! Just a short stroll to the neighborhood path to Hidden Beach and miles of white, sandy beaches, this well-maintained home offers a light-filled open floorplan with open loft/office area, separate dining, living and family rooms plus 3 large bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The kitchen is well-equipped with modern conveniences, including a built-in oven range, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator and breakfast bar. The primary suite with private deck provides a tranquil retreat, while the high and vaulted ceilings throughout enhance the home's sense of light and space. The home boasts practical energy features like ceiling and wall insulation and double pane windows. Additional amenities include a warming fireplace, central forced air heating, and inside laundry facilities. Walk down the beach to the Seascape resort path and enjoy a meal or beverage on the outside patio. And pat yourself on the back: You're making a wise investment in a prime, beach area location!
Sold for $1,385,000
$1,385,000
303 Dry Creek Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
3beds
1,817sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1987
4,530 Square Feet Lot
$1,392,200 Zestimate®
$762/sqft
$5,295 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,392,200
$1.27M - $1.53M
$5,295/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 18, 2026 at 06:00am
Listed by:
Kelley Trousdale 01113597 831-566-7070,
Santa Cruz Estates 831-688-1933
Bought with:
Joe Wright, 00865000
Bailey Properties
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82029947
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, ShowersoverTubs2plus, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, DiningArea, EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Built In Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,817
- Total interior livable area: 1,817 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Fenced
- Fencing: Back Yard,Gate,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 4,530 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 05315101000
- Zoning: R-1-4
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition, TarGravel
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: IndividualGasMeters, PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Aptos
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $152 monthly
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/17/2026 | Sold | $1,385,000-0.7%$762/sqft |
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| 1/14/2026 | Pending sale | $1,395,000$768/sqft |
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| 1/1/2026 | Contingent | $1,395,000$768/sqft |
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| 12/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000+109.5%$768/sqft |
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| 5/11/2016 | Sold | $666,000-18.7%$367/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,520 +8% | $788,113 +2% |
| 2024 | $9,743 +2.2% | $772,660 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,533 +2.3% | $757,510 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 95003
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Rio Del Mar Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Aptos Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Aptos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: PajaroValleyUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$1,392,200
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- California
- Santa Cruz County
- Aptos
- 95003
- 303 Dry Creek Rd