205 Farr Avenue, Aptos, California 95003, Aptos, 95003 - 3 bed, 2 bath
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Aptos, California 95003
Analysis of 205 Farr Avenue, Aptos, California 95003 is currently available with a list price of $699,000. The property maintains a Fair Condition Rating (50/100), suggesting the property is in acceptable condition with potential for value enhancement through selective updates and improvements. 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 moderate renovation needed.
While the 1966 structure features a heavily dated interior with original wood paneling and older carpeting, the property has been well-maintained mechanically. Significant system updates including a new electrical panel, new septic system, and a 2024 water line provide functional stability, though the kitchen and baths require aesthetic 'reimagining' to meet modern standards.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 11456, living area = 768.
The property features significant recent capital improvements, including a new septic system, a new electrical panel, and a 2024 main water supply line, significantly reducing immediate maintenance concerns for the buyer.
Nestled in a serene redwood setting, the home offers a unique 'forest retreat' atmosphere while remaining minutes away from Seacliff Beach, Rio del Mar, and the amenities of Aptos Village.
Lot size discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing lot size in square feet =11456, other record lot size in square feet = 6098.
At only 768 square feet for a three-bedroom configuration, the interior living spaces and bedrooms are likely very compact, which may not suit buyers looking for traditional room scales.
While major systems are updated, the property is marketed as a space to 'reimagine,' indicating that the interior finishes likely require additional investment to meet modern luxury standards.
Tucked beneath the towering redwoods in one of Aptos most beloved pockets, 205 Farr Avenue is a small but mighty three-bedroom retreat where the forest feels like part of the floor plan. Built in 1966, the home offers two bedrooms and a half bath on the ground level, with a third bedroom and full bath on the upper level a flexible layout for guests, a home office, or a little extra breathing room. Skylights in the main living room frame the redwoods overhead, bringing the canopy indoors with shifting light from dawn to dusk. A beautiful porch wraps three-quarters of the home, perfect for coffee in the dappled morning light or quiet evenings under the trees. Many of the homes major systems have been repaired or replaced, including a new main water supply line (2024), new electrical panel, new septic system, newer roof (2011), and retaining wall (2000). Minutes to Seacliff Beach, Rio del Mar, Nisene Marks trails, and Aptos Village. Ready for a new owner to reimagine the space or simply enjoy the simplicity of the beauty that surrounds it.
No exterior & parking available.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 2.0 | 3.0 | 45% |
| Square foot | 768 | 1,808.5 | 5% |
| Lot Size | 11,456 | 8,096 | 67% |
| Price | $699.0K | $1.49M | 6% |
| Price per sq ft | $910 | $850 | 56% |
| Built year | 1966 | 1978 | 26% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 15 | 121 | 5% |
May 22, 2026
$699,000
Initial Listing