
Aptos, California 95003
Analysis of 129 Santa Cruz Avenue, Aptos, California 95003 is currently available with a list price of $2,650,000. The property maintains a Excellent Condition Rating (95/100), indicating excellent structural integrity and modern finishes throughout. This turnkey property requires minimal updates and is ready for immediate occupancy. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Aptos Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
Extensively renovated in 2021 with high-end finishes, this property features a state-of-the-art kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, a new solar system, and modern folding glass doors, meeting the criteria for a mint-condition home renovated within the last 5 years.
Extensively updated in 2021 with high-end finishes, including a Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigeration, and a new solar system, offering a turnkey, 'like-new' living experience.
Features 12ft Lanai folding glass doors that open to a massive 460+ sqft ocean-view deck, perfectly capturing the coastal lifestyle and maximizing entertaining space.
Situated in a highly sought-after Aptos neighborhood, the property offers stunning panoramic ocean views and immediate proximity to the beach, enhancing its long-term desirability.
Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 3, other record bedroom count = 2.
With only 1,549 square feet of living space on a modest 3,833 square foot lot, the $2.65M price point represents a significant premium for the property's size and density.
The current list price is lower than the 2022 sale price of $2.811M and has already undergone a price reduction, suggesting a potential correction in market valuation for this specific asset.
Nestled in an ideal location, 129 Santa Cruz Ave offers stunning ocean views, natural light, & is tailored to the iconic west coast lifestyle. Extensively renovated with high-end finishes in 2021, this Seacliff gem with vaulted ceilings on both levels, a new solar system, & an entire home water purification system, is essentially a new home with nearly every upgrade imaginable. Bring the outdoors inside where the upstairs living room is fitted with 12ft Lanai folding glass doors, opening up to a dramatic 460+ sq ft. ocean-view deck. Entertaining is a breeze not only does the ocean provide an incredible backdrop, but theres easy access to a robust wet bar, bunk room, & full bathroom. The downstairs deck leads into a custom, state-of-the-art kitchen, with all the amenities, a Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerators, & a 10 ft. island with a quartz counter. In the backyard, theres a 7-person jacuzzi & 3 utility buildings.
No exterior & parking available.
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 3.0 | 3.0 | 50% |
| Square foot | 1,549 | 1,718 | 36% |
| Lot Size | 3,833 | 7,492 | 12% |
| Price | $2.65M | $1.49M | 81% |
| Price per sq ft | $1.7K | $847 | 91% |
| Built year | 1956 | 1978 | 13% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 44 | 122 | 9% |
Jun 9, 2026
$2,650,000
$2,789,000
-5% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Apr 30, 2026
$2,789,000
Initial Listing
Apr 18, 2022
$2,811,000
Public Record