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$2,250,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
4 Full Baths
3,168 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

This is your opportunity to own a rare beautiful luxury-style ranch with unmatched sunrises. Set on almost 7 sunny usable acres just 6 minutes to Hwy 1 and downtown Aptos, 1251 Cox Rd blends privacy, convenience, and a fully remodeled single-level layout. The main residence features 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, including two ensuite bedrooms with the primary suite privately positioned on its own wing. Facing due east, the home welcomes golden sunrise light across the great room and front acreage. Outdoors, expansive level areas invite gardens, orchard, hobby vineyard, play fields, or future amenities. The backyard provides an open canvas for a pool, tennis court, or even an outdoor oasis. A detached guest house adds flexibility for multigenerational living, guests, or office/studio use, and adjoins a large garage/workspace. Recent updates deliver turnkey comfort; modern finishes, refreshed baths, and a cohesive palette throughout, while the single-story design keeps life simple. Enjoy the best of Aptos living: room to breathe, quick access to beaches, shops, and schools, and an easy commute corridor to Santa Cruz or Silicon Valley. A rare acreage opportunity with a fully remodeled ranch, separated bedroom wings, and true indoor-outdoor potential; ready for your next chapter.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1251 Cox Rd

General

Sold For: $2,250,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: RE_Infolink
MLS ID: ML82017777
Added to Site: 193 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Laundry Room
Interior Features: High Ceiling , Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling , Walk-In Closet
Fireplace(s): Gas-Burning
Flooring: Laminate, Stone, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 4
Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedroom Features: Ground-Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Primary Bedroom, More than One Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, Wal

Other Rooms

Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer

Additional Information

Extras: Not Applicable
Security/Safety: Security Fence

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Location

Area: Aptos
County: Santa Cruz
Cross Streets: Valencia Road

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan, Central AC
Heating Type: Central Air (Gas/Forced Air), Fireplace , Propane

Utilities

Sewer: Septic Tank / Pump
Water: Well
Telecomm.: Satellite Dish
Utility Description: Propane on Site, Public Utilities

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Ranch
Construction: Detached, Wood
Foundation: Combination, Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Slab
Roof: Shingle
Disability Access: Parking
Square Feet: 3,168
Year Built: 1978

Lot Features

Property View: Forest / Woods
Lot Size (Acres): 6.56
Minimum Lot Size: 285754
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 285,754
Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Deck , Fenced, Low Maintenance
Zoning: A
Lot Description: Agricultural Use, Mostly Level, Paved , Year-Round Stream, Views
Fencing (Description): Wood

Horse Property

Horse Property: Yes

Green Features

Energy Efficient: Double-Pane Windows, Insulation (Per Owner), Smart Home System

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Schools

Schools serving 1251 Cox Rd

School District:Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Valencia Elementary School 250 Aptos School Road, Aptos, CA 95003	K-6	3 mi
Aptos Junior High School 1001 Huntington Drive, Aptos, CA 95003	7-8	2.6 mi
Aptos High School 100 Mariner Way, Aptos, CA 95003	9-12	2.1 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1251 Cox Rd

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/27/2025

Sold

$2,250,000

2.51%

MLS

9/16/2025

Price Reduced

$2,195,000

-12.02%

MLS

8/12/2025

Listed

$2,495,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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Just Listed

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Open House

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Single Family
Active
Updated 3 days ago

4
Beds
4
Total Baths
3,904
Sq. Ft.

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Just Listed

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Open House

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Single Family
Active
Updated 3 days ago

3
Beds
2
Total Baths
1,315
Sq. Ft.

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Just Listed

$1,298,000

Open House

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Single Family
Active
Updated 4 days ago

3
Beds
3
Total Baths
1,902
Sq. Ft.

Listed by Karon Properties, Nicole Karon and Karon Properties, Eli Karon

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Just Listed

$389,000

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Residential Lots
Active
Updated 3 days ago

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Price Reduced

-$24,000 (-12.06%)

$175,000

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Manufactured Home
Active
Updated 1 day ago

2
Beds
2
Total Baths
800
Sq. Ft.

Listed by Pam Samuelson (CalRE#: 01308810) (831) 247-1522

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Condo
Active
Updated 6 days ago

3
Beds
3
Total Baths
1,422
Sq. Ft.

Listed by Bailey Properties, Bryan Chambers

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Price Reduced

-$100,000 (-9.11%)

$998,000

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Condo
Active
Updated 2 days ago

2
Beds
2
Total Baths
1,134
Sq. Ft.

Listed by Karon Properties, Nicole Karon and Karon Properties, Eli Karon

300 Plum St 23, Capitola, CA 95010 - Photo 1

Price Reduced

-$1 (0%)

$798,999

300 Plum St 23 Capitola, CA 95010

Manufactured Home
Active
Updated 15 hours ago

2
Beds
2
Total Baths
1,440
Sq. Ft.

Listed by Bailey Properties, Bryan Chambers

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Sold

$2,000,000

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Single Family
Closed
Updated 2 days ago

4
Beds
5
Total Baths
3,456
Sq. Ft.

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Sold by EF Homes

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Sold

$1,962,500

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Single Family
Closed

3
Beds
2
Total Baths
2,088
Sq. Ft.

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Sold

$2,400,000

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Single Family
Closed
Updated 2 days ago

5
Beds
3
Total Baths
3,492
Sq. Ft.

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Sold by Amy Jeske (CalRE#: 01476829)

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Sold

$2,075,000

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Single Family
Closed

3
Beds
3
Total Baths
1,999
Sq. Ft.

Listed by Epique Realty, Brett Gotcher
Sold by Sbks01, Pauline Huang

1251 Cox Rd, Aptos, CA 95003 (MLS# ML82017777) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,250,000 on October 27, 2025. This property was listed by Desantis Realty Group from our Santa Cruz Office.Want to learn more about 1251 Cox Rd? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Aptos? You can browse all Aptos real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

1251 Cox Rd Aptos, CA 95003