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135 Stephen Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
About this home
The county of Santa Cruz has confirmed that you can get a rare SHORT TERM vacation rental permit for this address! Nestled in the idyllic coastal community of Rio Del Mar, this charming 3 bed 2 bath home offers a dreamy beachside lifestyle. As a bonus, an additional third story room with roof deck serves as a home office or extra space for family and relaxation. Just a short stroll from the enchanting Rio Del Mar Beach, shops, and restaurants, the location alone sets this property apart. The Pacific Ocean's soothing waves and pristine sands are only six houses away, creating a serene backdrop for daily living. The home itself exudes comfort and character, featuring an open-concept reverse floor plan with vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light. With proximity to dining, shopping, and the natural beauty of Nisene Marks State Park, this beach-close retreat offers the quintessential California coastal lifestyle. Don't miss the opportunity to make this coastal gem your own.

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Sale history for 135 Stephen Rd
$914/sq ft
$948/sq ft
$165/sq ft
$52/sq ft
$22/sq ft
Tax history for 135 Stephen Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Garage (Minimum): 1
- Garage (Maximum): 1
- Parking Description: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
- # of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- Room Information
- Family Room Description: Other (See Remarks)
- Dining Room Description: Other (See Remarks)
- Heating & Cooling Information
- Cooling: Other (See Remarks)
- Heating: Central Forced Air
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Roof: Composition
- Building Information
- Subclass: Single Family Home
- Building Type: Detached
- Other
- Property Features
- Living Sq. Ft.: 1,423
- Property Information
- Property Primary ID: 703838
- Lot Information
- Lot Acres: 0.057
- Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
- Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RM-3
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
- Utilities: Public Utilities
- Water Information
- Water: Public
Location
- Multi-Unit Information
- # of Stories: 2
- School Information
- Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
- High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,423
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 2,483 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1983
- Year Renovated: 1983
- County: Santa Cruz County
- APN: 04216117
Around this home
Schools
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.7mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 83° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
11 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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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