This is the ultimate beach getaway! 3Br, 2Ba with lots of flexible lifestyle options for dedicated beach-lovers. Right in the heart of Rio Del Mar's best beach-going neighborhood. Lots of extra storage for boards and bikes. Perfect weekend or vacation retreat. Quick hop, skip and a stroll to the widest most pristine stretches of surf and sand on the Monterey Bay. Also close to miles of hiking in Nisene Marks, and all the amenities of Aptos Village. Surfing, fishing, volleyball and a nice walk along the beachside promenade over to the famed Cement Ship. The central esplanade with restaurants, coffee, deli, market is right there. Come to the beach and never get back in your car again. Rio Del Mar has been a world-class resort destination since the 1920s. Come and find out why!
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
1,742 sq ftLot Size
$930Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Brezsny Brezsny Associates•DRE #70010105• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Listed by John Faylor•DRE #01065896• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Contact: 831-588-8485
Bought with Michelle Vivenzi•DRE #02084782• eXp Realty of California Inc
ABSOLUTELY PRISTINE! NEW WOOD FLOORS, NEW CABINETS, NEW TILE, GRANITE AND MARBLE! NEW PAINT INSIDE & OUT-ALL NEW WINDOWS! YOU'LL LOVE THIS DARLING BEACH HOUSE. JUST 4 SHORT BLOCKS TO SURF & SAND! TURNKEY SECOND HOME FOR YOU
Public Records
Jan 26, 1976
Sold
$18,000
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,484 (+7.9%)
$633,877 + $246,508
$880,385
2024
$10,642 (+2.2%)
$621,448 + $241,674
$863,122
2023
$10,417 (+2.2%)
$621,448 + $241,674
$863,122
2022
$10,188 (+3.1%)
$609,263 + $236,936
$846,199
2021
$9,878 (+3.2%)
$597,317 + $232,290
$829,607
2020
$9,575 (+1.8%)
$585,605 + $227,735
$813,340
2019
$9,405 (+35.5%)
$612,000 + $173,400
$785,400
2018
$6,941 (+1.0%)
$600,000 + $170,000
$770,000
2017
$6,873 (+2.5%)
$324,464 + $215,152
$539,616
2016
$6,706 (+1.2%)
$324,464 + $215,152
$539,616
2015
$6,626 (+3.0%)
$318,102 + $210,933
$529,035
2014
$6,431 (+13.5%)
$306,877 + $200,650
$507,527
2013
$5,664 (+6.5%)
$306,877 + $200,650
$507,527
2012
$5,316 (−2.7%)
$262,288 + $171,496
$433,784
2011
$5,463 (−1.0%)
$252,200 + $164,900
$417,100
2010
$5,520 (−1.2%)
$262,600 + $171,700
$434,300
2009
$5,587 (−3.6%)
$267,800 + $175,100
$442,900
2008
$5,797
$273,000 + $178,500
$451,500
Tax history for 135 Bennett Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,484 (+7.9%)
$633,877 + $246,508
$880,385
2024
$10,642 (+2.2%)
$621,448 + $241,674
$863,122
2023
$10,417 (+2.2%)
$621,448 + $241,674
$863,122
2022
$10,188 (+3.1%)
$609,263 + $236,936
$846,199
2021
$9,878 (+3.2%)
$597,317 + $232,290
$829,607
2020
$9,575 (+1.8%)
$585,605 + $227,735
$813,340
2019
$9,405 (+35.5%)
$612,000 + $173,400
$785,400
2018
$6,941 (+1.0%)
$600,000 + $170,000
$770,000
2017
$6,873 (+2.5%)
$324,464 + $215,152
$539,616
2016
$6,706 (+1.2%)
$324,464 + $215,152
$539,616
2015
$6,626 (+3.0%)
$318,102 + $210,933
$529,035
2014
$6,431 (+13.5%)
$306,877 + $200,650
$507,527
2013
$5,664 (+6.5%)
$306,877 + $200,650
$507,527
2012
$5,316 (−2.7%)
$262,288 + $171,496
$433,784
2011
$5,463 (−1.0%)
$252,200 + $164,900
$417,100
2010
$5,520 (−1.2%)
$262,600 + $171,700
$434,300
2009
$5,587 (−3.6%)
$267,800 + $175,100
$442,900
2008
$5,797
$273,000 + $178,500
$451,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,742 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
1,230
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
04217118
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport (Minimum): 1
Parking Description: Carport, On Street
Parking Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor, Shower Over Tub, Tile
Room Information
Dining Room Description: Dining Area
Kitchen Description: Dishwasher, Pantry
Interior Features
Laundry: Inside
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced Back
Roof: Tile
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Fenced
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Attached
Concrete Slab
Property Features
Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,230
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 459177
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.04
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R-1-3.5
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Location Information
Directions: Follow CA-1 S to State Park Dr in Aptos. Take the State Park exit from CA-1 S. Continue on State Park Dr. Take Center Ave, Seacliff Dr and Treasure Island Dr to Bennett Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,230
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: 1981
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 04217118
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
Rio Del Mar Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 18-28% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
11 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in
June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.09M – $1.32M
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