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  • Single Family
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,144 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 8 hours ago
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Some homes make you fall in love the moment you arrive. This is one of them. Step inside, and the calm is immediate. Light spills through vaulted, beamed ceilings, the blue of Monterey Bay fills every window, and every detail feels deliberate, as it should be. Modern without trying too hard, elegant without feeling formal. Built in 1938 on land once part of Claus Spreckels' Aptos Rancho, this home carries a rare thread of history, long before Rio became the neighborhood it is today. Living spaces flow easily indoors to out, anchored by a white brick fireplace and timeless finishes. Glass doors open onto covered patios and a striking tiled fireplace, made for long dinners and evenings watching the bay change color. Beyond, a spacious backyard offers space for whatever you dream up. A detached structure at the rear offers potential: an ADU, a guest retreat, a studio, an office. The bedroom is a quiet luxury, set beneath vaulted ceilings with soft light through picture windows. Two closets offer effortless storage, and the room feels serene, private, and impeccably finished, a true retreat at day's end. Minutes from Seacliff Beach, Aptos Village, and Nisene Marks, this is more than a beautiful home. It's an invitation to slow down and remember how good coastal living can feel.

Full Property Details for 221 Highland Dr

General

  • Price: $1,895,000
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: RE_Infolink
  • MLS ID: ML82059979
  • Updated: 9/5/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Bonus / Hobby Room, Storage
  • Interior Features: High Ceiling , Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling , Walk-In Closet
  • Fireplace(s): Insert, Living Room
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Stall Shower, Stone, Tile

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Bedroom Features: Ground-Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet

Other Rooms

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: Gas Cooktop, Tile Countertop, Garbage Disposal, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer

Additional Information

  • Extras: Not Applicable

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street

Location

  • Area: Rio Del Mar/Seascape
  • County: Santa Cruz
  • Cross Streets: Aptos Beach Dr.

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Fireplace , Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Natural Gas, Public Utilities

Structural Information

  • Construction: Detached
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Post and Beam, Raised, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Composition
  • Disability Access: Parking
  • Square Feet: 1,144
  • Year Built: 1938

Lot Features

  • Property View: Bay, City Lights, Ocean, Water
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6186
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,186
  • Zoning: R-1-4
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced, Fenced Back, Fenced Front, Wood

Listed by eXp Realty of California Inc, Strock Team

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Schools serving 221 Highland Dr

School District:Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District
NameGradesDistance
Rio Del Mar Elementary School
819 Pinehurst Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
K-61.5 mi
Aptos Junior High School
1001 Huntington Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
7-81 mi
Aptos High School
100 Mariner Way, Aptos, CA 95003
9-122.1 mi
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Price & Sales History for 221 Highland Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
9/03/2026
Listed
$1,895,000
443.76%
MLS
4/30/1998
Sold
$348,500
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Tax History for 221 Highland Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$7,838
—
$567,610
2%
2025
$7,838
10%
$556,481
4%
2023
$7,123
2%
$534,871
2%
2022
$6,952
4%
$524,383
2%
2021
$6,694
2%
$514,102
1%
2020
$6,576
2%
$508,830
2%
2019
$6,457
3%
$498,853
2%
2018
$6,278
1%
$489,071
2%
2017
$6,215
2%
$479,481
2%
2016
$6,066
1%
$470,080
2%
2015
$5,987
2%
$463,019
2%
2014
$5,843
—
$453,949
—
2013
$5,865
—
$451,897
—
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221 Highland Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 (MLS# ML82059979) is a Single Family property with 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom. 221 Highland Dr is currently listed for $1,895,000 and was received on September 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 221 Highland Dr? 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.

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