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Property Description
Sweeping ocean and mountain views. Detached bonus studio with ocean views. Multiple private decks for indoor-outdoor living. Two-car garage with EV charger and additional driveway parking. Entertainers loft-style living space with kitchen island and wet bar. Large windows with abundant natural light. Wake up to sweeping ocean and mountain views in this one-of-a-kind coastal retreat in Rio Del Mar. Elevated among the trees like a modern glass house, this light-filled home blends architectural character, privacy, and seamless indoor-outdoor living and entertaining just minutes from pristine beaches, scenic trails, golf, and dining. Large windows blur the line between indoors and out, filling the expansive loft-style living space and generous bedrooms with natural light while framing panoramic coastline and hillside vistas. Designed as an entertainers dream, the expansive open-concept main level seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining, living areas and wet bar. Multiple private decks extend the living experience outdoors, offering peaceful spaces for morning coffee above the treetops, sunset gatherings, and sweeping ocean and mountain views. A detached bonus studio with ocean views and its own half bath provides flexibility as a guest retreat, home office, or creative studio.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 555 Vista Del Mar Dr
General
- Price: $1,795,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML82045999
- Updated: 5/15/2026
- Added to Site: 57 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Artist Studio
- Interior Features: High Ceiling , Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling , Wet Bar
- Fireplace(s): Gas Starter
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Bathroom Features: Oversized Tub, Steam Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
- Kitchen: Tile Countertop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Island with Sink, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer / Dryer
- Guest Quarters: Detached studio, 256
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
- Extras: Not Applicable
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached Garage
Location
- Area: Rio Del Mar/Seascape
- County: Santa Cruz
- Cross Streets: Alta
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Public Utilities
Structural Information
- Construction: Detached, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Mudsill, Post and Pier,
- Roof: Composition
- Square Feet: 2,138
- Year Built: 1973
Lot Features
- Property View: Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood, Ocean, Ridge
- Minimum Lot Size: 6447
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,447
- Grounds/Landscape: Balcony / Patio, Deck
- Zoning: R-1
- Lot Description: Views
Listed by Wilson Byrd Real Estate, Kristin Wilson
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Schools
Schools serving 555 Vista Del Mar Dr
School District:Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Rio Del Mar Elementary School 819 Pinehurst Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 | K-6 | 0.6 mi |
Aptos Junior High School 1001 Huntington Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 | 7-8 | 0.6 mi |
Aptos High School 100 Mariner Way, Aptos, CA 95003 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 555 Vista Del Mar Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/06/2026
Listed
$1,795,000
199.17%
MLS
6/04/2014
Sold
$600,000
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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 555 Vista Del Mar Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$9,914
10%
$735,518
4%
2023
$8,974
15%
$706,958
2%
2022
$7,831
3%
$693,095
2%
2021
$7,603
1%
$679,505
1%
2020
$7,492
2%
$672,538
2%
2019
$7,366
3%
$659,351
2%
2018
$7,127
1%
$646,422
2%
2017
$7,076
9%
$633,747
24%
2016
$6,463
14%
$512,500
2%
2015
$5,653
—
$504,802
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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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555 Vista Del Mar Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 (MLS# ML82045999) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 555 Vista Del Mar Dr is currently listed for $1,795,000 and was received on May 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 555 Vista Del Mar 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.

