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Property Description
Unique custom home in prime Seacliff location near the most popular beaches in Aptos. Enjoy cool coastal breezes and a short stroll to the famous Mariannes Ice Cream, Manuels Restaurant, parks, pizza, shopping, and more. This bright and sunny home features multiple skylights, chef's kitchen with ss appliances, an upstairs master suite, open living spaces, beautiful flooring, and a private backyard with a gardeners area and separate workshop for hobbies or projects. Relax and take in the sea air and cool mist from your own beach retreat. This home is perfect as a primary home or coastal getaway.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 516 Gertrude Ave
General
- Price: $1,149,000
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML82018871
- Updated: 1/12/2026
- Added to Site: 147 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Bonus / Hobby Room, Laundry Room, Workshop
- Interior Features: Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Full on Ground Floor
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedroom Features: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Other Rooms
- Family Room: Other
- Kitchen: Granite Countertop, Dishwasher, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer / Dryer
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
Parking
- Parking Features: Carport , Off-Site Parking
Location
- Area: Seacliff
- County: Santa Cruz
- Cross Streets: Mar Vista
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Central Air (Forced Air)
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Public Utilities
Structural Information
- Construction: Detached
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
- Square Feet: 1,542
- Year Built: 1950
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
- Minimum Lot Size: 3920
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,920
- Zoning: RM-2.5
Listed by Bailey Properties, Erika Reid
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Schools
Schools serving 516 Gertrude Ave
School District:Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mar Vista Elementary School 6860 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 | K-6 | 0.3 mi |
Aptos Junior High School 1001 Huntington Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 | 7-8 | 1.9 mi |
Aptos High School 100 Mariner Way, Aptos, CA 95003 | 9-12 | 3.1 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 516 Gertrude Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/08/2025
Price Reduced
$1,149,000
-8.01%
MLS
9/18/2025
Price Reduced
$1,249,000
-1.58%
MLS
8/22/2025
Listed
$1,269,000
746%
MLS
3/13/1997
Sold
$150,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 516 Gertrude Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$15,447
243%
$1,224,000
308%
2023
$4,501
3%
$299,733
2%
2022
$4,373
5%
$293,856
2%
2021
$4,153
2%
$288,095
1%
2020
$4,072
2%
$285,141
2%
2019
$3,996
3%
$279,550
2%
2018
$3,877
1%
$274,068
2%
2017
$3,830
2%
$268,694
2%
2016
$3,743
2%
$263,425
2%
2015
$3,667
3%
$259,468
2%
2014
$3,571
—
$254,385
—
2013
$3,581
—
$253,236
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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516 Gertrude Ave, Aptos, CA 95003 (MLS# ML82018871) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 516 Gertrude Ave is currently listed for $1,149,000 and was received on August 22, 2025. Want to learn more about 516 Gertrude Ave? 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.

