355 Valencia Road, Aptos, California 95003, Aptos, 95003 - 3 bed, 2 bath
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Aptos, California 95003
Analysis of 355 Valencia Road, Aptos, California 95003 is currently available with a list price of $1,250,000. 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.
The property was built in 1974 and is described as retaining its original character, indicating no major renovations in 50 years. While the home appears well-maintained and 'lovingly cared for,' the kitchen and bathrooms feature dated 1970s cabinetry and tile. The presence of older wall heaters suggests original systems that lack modern efficiency, placing it in the 'Fair' category due to the need for significant aesthetic and system updates.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 54189, living area = 1885.
The property features 1.24 private acres under a majestic redwood canopy with a babbling brook, offering a rare nature-preserve atmosphere and exceptional privacy.
A separate detached studio equipped with a bathroom provides excellent flexibility for a professional home office, creative retreat, or guest accommodations.
The home retains its 1970s character and has not been updated in decades, likely requiring a significant budget for modernizing interiors and systems.
The heavily wooded, creekside setting may present challenges regarding limited natural light, high moisture levels, and intensive ongoing landscape management.
Tucked beneath a tranquil & majestic redwood canopy on 1.24 private acres, this creekside Aptos sanctuary has been lovingly cared for by the same artist-owner since 1979. For 47 years this retreat has been a place of creativity, inspiration & quiet reflection, a home where nature & art have lived in harmony. This abode retains its original character & offers an exceptional opportunity for its next owner to preserve its charm or create a fresh vision. On the opposite end of the parcel a detached studio with a bathroom is ideal for a home office or guest quarters. The grounds invite exploration with towering redwoods, meandering paths & peaceful spaces that feel like a nature preserve. Just minutes from Aptos Village, Nisene Marks Park, beaches, shopping, dining & Hwy 1, this property offers a rare combination of privacy & convenience. More than a home, this is a place with a story. A place where mornings begin with a birdsong beneath the redwoods, afternoons are spent hiking trails, walking the endless Seacliff beach or creating in the artist studio and evenings are enveloped by the tranquility of the forest & the babbling brook. If you have been yearning for an Aptos retreat with good vibes and endless potential, this cherished property is ready to begin its next chapter.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Square foot | 1,885 | 1,911 |
| Lot Size | 54,189 | 8,886 |
| Price | $1.25M | $1.47M |
| Price per sq ft | $663 | $858 |
| Built year | 1974 | 1977 |
| HOA | $0 | $238 |
| Days on market | 3 | 43 |
Jul 19, 2026
$1,250,000
Initial Listing