Beach living at it's best! Located 200 yards from the beach. This beautifully remodeled beach cottage features an open floor plan with a fireplace, hardwood floors, new kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. With newly remodeled bathroom, new windows. roof, and custom made storage shed for surf boards & bikes, this property is in turnkey condition! The current owners have an approved vacation rental permit.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
1,917 sq ftLot Size
$1,287Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kim Turley•DRE #01125248• Tri-County Real Estate Associates Inc
Contact: 831-818-6367
Bought with Greg Hales•DRE #01069517• Coldwell Banker Realty
Location, location, location! Walk two blocks to the beach from this Aptos charmer, convenient to shopping & coffee. Hardwood floors in living room, hall & bedrooms, kitchen with granite counters & marble floor, stackable washer & dryer, dual-pane windows, newer roof & forced air heating system, fresh exterior paint, dual flush high-efficiency toilet & more.
Public Records
May 6, 2002
Sold
$379,000
$499/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80203413
May 6, 2002
Listing Removed
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Apr 15, 2002
Sold
$379,000
$499/sq ft
Jan 23, 2002
Listed
$399,000
$525/sq ft
WALK TO THE CAFE RIO AND COFFEE SHOP! WALK ON THE BEACH DAILY TO THE CEMENT SHIP! A GREAT BEACH HOUSE IS WHAT WE HAVE HERE! THERE ARE HARDWOOD FLOORS, MARBLE AND NEW BATHROOM SHOWER TILE. GREAT FLOOR PLAN AND LIVING ROOM
Public Records
Jan 20, 1988
Sold
$126,500
$166/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 27, 1987
Sold
$104,000
$137/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 23, 1986
Sold
$45,000
$59/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 7, 1976
Sold
$34,000
$45/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 7, 1973
Sold
$21,000
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,532 (+8.0%)
$678,711 + $110,488
$789,199
2024
$9,755 (+2.2%)
$665,403 + $108,321
$773,724
2023
$9,544 (+2.3%)
$665,403 + $108,321
$773,724
2022
$9,331 (+3.3%)
$652,356 + $106,197
$758,553
2021
$9,036 (+1.7%)
$639,564 + $104,115
$743,679
2020
$8,883 (+1.8%)
$627,024 + $102,074
$729,098
2019
$8,725 (+2.8%)
$620,594 + $101,027
$721,621
2018
$8,488 (+0.9%)
$608,426 + $99,046
$707,472
2017
$8,409 (+14.3%)
$584,800 + $95,200
$680,000
2016
$7,356 (+22.2%)
$584,800 + $95,200
$680,000
2015
$6,018 (+2.5%)
$471,076 + $117,770
$588,846
2014
$5,873 (+9.7%)
$361,535 + $95,204
$456,739
2013
$5,356 (+6.5%)
$361,535 + $95,204
$456,739
2012
$5,029 (−1.7%)
$321,360 + $84,625
$405,985
2011
$5,114 (+2.3%)
$309,000 + $81,370
$390,370
2010
$5,000 (−1.9%)
$318,000 + $83,740
$401,740
2009
$5,099 (−1.0%)
$312,000 + $82,160
$394,160
2008
$5,148
$330,000 + $86,900
$416,900
Tax history for 137 Stephen Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,532 (+8.0%)
$678,711 + $110,488
$789,199
2024
$9,755 (+2.2%)
$665,403 + $108,321
$773,724
2023
$9,544 (+2.3%)
$665,403 + $108,321
$773,724
2022
$9,331 (+3.3%)
$652,356 + $106,197
$758,553
2021
$9,036 (+1.7%)
$639,564 + $104,115
$743,679
2020
$8,883 (+1.8%)
$627,024 + $102,074
$729,098
2019
$8,725 (+2.8%)
$620,594 + $101,027
$721,621
2018
$8,488 (+0.9%)
$608,426 + $99,046
$707,472
2017
$8,409 (+14.3%)
$584,800 + $95,200
$680,000
2016
$7,356 (+22.2%)
$584,800 + $95,200
$680,000
2015
$6,018 (+2.5%)
$471,076 + $117,770
$588,846
2014
$5,873 (+9.7%)
$361,535 + $95,204
$456,739
2013
$5,356 (+6.5%)
$361,535 + $95,204
$456,739
2012
$5,029 (−1.7%)
$321,360 + $84,625
$405,985
2011
$5,114 (+2.3%)
$309,000 + $81,370
$390,370
2010
$5,000 (−1.9%)
$318,000 + $83,740
$401,740
2009
$5,099 (−1.0%)
$312,000 + $82,160
$394,160
2008
$5,148
$330,000 + $86,900
$416,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,917 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1961
Sq. Ft.
760
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
04216116
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: No Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Bathroom Description: Shower and Tub, Tile
Room Information
Dining Room Description: Eat in Kitchen, No Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Granite), Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven Range (Electric), Refrigerator(s)