SOLD JAN 15, 2026

Off Market Jan 2026 for $1.4M

$1,903,664

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,766/mo

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2,057

sq ft

261 Dry Creek Rd, Aptos, CA 95003

About this home

NOW $1,460,000.00 Major REDUCTION! No home puts you this close to the beach for this price. Just a short 0.30.5 mile stroll down a scenic trail lands you at Hidden Beach & Hidden Beach Parkyour private gateway to sandy shores, gentle waves, playgrounds, picnic spots, & miles of coastal trails. Stroll to the ocean anytime and live the Aptos beach lifestyle every day. This perfect second vacation home is a 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath, 2,057 sq ft retreat on a 4,312 sq ft lot. The reverse floor plan maximizes light with elegant hardwood and tile floors throughout. The open living area features a cozy gas fireplace and bay window, flowing into an updated kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a skylight. The primary suite includes a private bath, plus 2 additional bedrooms. A versatile lower-level office with separate entrance and full bath is ideal for remote work or guests, while the entertaining room with built-in bar sets the stage for memorable gatherings that step outside to expansive wrap around decking, also a fenced backyard with fire pit and outdoor shower. A 2-car garage and dog run complete the package. Near Seascape Resort, golf, Deluxe Foods, and top Aptos schools, this is your coastal sanctuary the beach at your doorstep, now more attainable than ever!

Single-familyProperty Type

1986Year Built

4,312 sq ftLot Size

$925Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Kelly Mechem •DRE #01959885 • Bailey Properties

Contact: 831-334-7707

Bought with Robert Bailey •DRE #00483155 • Bailey Properties

Redfin checked: 13 minutes ago

•Source:MLSListings #ML82025722

Redfin Estimate

$1,903,664

$459K since sold in January 2026$16K since August

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This home's estimate is 14.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.67M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD FEB 17, 2026
$1,385,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,817 sq ft
303 Dry Creek Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$1,200,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,778 sq ft
525 Clubhouse Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$2,200,000
C
3 beds3.5 baths2,752 sq ft
709 Via Palo Alto, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,350,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,980 sq ft
427 Sumner Ave, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD MAR 12, 2026
$2,005,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,065 sq ft
329 Los Altos Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,850,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,027 sq ft
1931 Dolphin Dr, Aptos, CA 95003

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Market trends in 95003, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

97.7%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$44K MoM

Avg. days on market

28d

4 days MoM

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1 MoM

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$1,499,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,530 sq ft
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$1,649,500
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$2,950,000
3 beds3.5 baths2,615 sq ft
433 Seaview Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
$2,888,520
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Sale history for 261 Dry Creek Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML82025722

Jan 15, 2026

Sold

$1,445,000

$702/sq ft

Jan 15, 2026

Sold

$1,445,000

$702/sq ft

Dec 27, 2025

Pending

—

Dec 27, 2025

Contingent

—

Dec 11, 2025

Price Changed

$1,460,000

$710/sq ft

Dec 11, 2025

Price Changed

$1,460,000

$710/sq ft

Nov 10, 2025

Price Changed

$1,499,000

$729/sq ft

Nov 10, 2025

Price Changed

$1,499,000

$729/sq ft

Oct 30, 2025

Relisted

—

Oct 30, 2025

Relisted

—

Oct 29, 2025

Pending

—

Oct 29, 2025

Contingent

—

Oct 23, 2025

Listed

$1,575,000

$766/sq ft

Oct 23, 2025

Listed

$1,575,000

$766/sq ft

+55

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82021448

Sep 18, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Jul 17, 2019

Sold

$960,000

$467/sq ft

SDMLS #301457919

Jul 18, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Apr 30, 2019

Listed

$998,500

$485/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81749407

Jul 18, 2019

Pending

—

Jul 18, 2019

Sold

$960,000

$467/sq ft

Jul 18, 2019

Sold

$960,000

$467/sq ft

Jun 11, 2019

Contingent

—

May 11, 2019

Price Changed

$998,500

$485/sq ft

Apr 30, 2019

Listed

$1,095,000

$532/sq ft

Apr 30, 2019

Listed

$998,500

$485/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80147691

Nov 30, 2001

Sold

$544,000

$264/sq ft

Nov 30, 2001

Sold

$544,000

$264/sq ft

Oct 24, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Aug 27, 2001

Listed

$569,000

$277/sq ft

Aug 27, 2001

Listed

$569,000

$277/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 5, 1996

Sold

$297,500

$145/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 16, 1985

Sold

$232,000

$113/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 26, 1985

Sold

$2,920,000

$1,420/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 26, 1983

Sold

$1,042,000

$507/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,479 (+7.8%)

$629,940 + $419,960

$1,049,900

2024

$12,506 (+2.0%)

$617,588 + $411,726

$1,029,314

2023

$12,256 (+2.2%)

$617,588 + $411,726

$1,029,314

2022

$11,997 (+2.9%)

$605,479 + $403,653

$1,009,132

2021

$11,660 (+1.7%)

$593,607 + $395,738

$989,345

2020

$11,468 (+29.3%)

$581,967 + $387,978

$969,945

2019

$8,866 (+2.8%)

$576,000 + $384,000

$960,000

2018

$8,626 (+0.9%)

$432,262 + $288,174

$720,436

2017

$8,545 (+2.5%)

$415,476 + $276,984

$692,460

2016

$8,334 (+1.0%)

$415,476 + $276,984

$692,460

2015

$8,251 (+2.4%)

$407,330 + $271,552

$678,882

2014

$8,058 (+10.1%)

$393,352 + $262,234

$655,586

2013

$7,316 (+6.7%)

$393,352 + $262,234

$655,586

2012

$6,855 (−9.0%)

$349,640 + $233,093

$582,733

2011

$7,530 (+1.3%)

$336,192 + $224,128

$560,320

2010

$7,435 (+0.1%)

$376,369 + $250,912

$627,281

2009

$7,427 (+2.7%)

$373,556 + $249,037

$622,593

2008

$7,229

$374,443 + $249,629

$624,072

Tax history for 261 Dry Creek Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,479 (+7.8%)

$629,940 + $419,960

$1,049,900

2024

$12,506 (+2.0%)

$617,588 + $411,726

$1,029,314

2023

$12,256 (+2.2%)

$617,588 + $411,726

$1,029,314

2022

$11,997 (+2.9%)

$605,479 + $403,653

$1,009,132

2021

$11,660 (+1.7%)

$593,607 + $395,738

$989,345

2020

$11,468 (+29.3%)

$581,967 + $387,978

$969,945

2019

$8,866 (+2.8%)

$576,000 + $384,000

$960,000

2018

$8,626 (+0.9%)

$432,262 + $288,174

$720,436

2017

$8,545 (+2.5%)

$415,476 + $276,984

$692,460

2016

$8,334 (+1.0%)

$415,476 + $276,984

$692,460

2015

$8,251 (+2.4%)

$407,330 + $271,552

$678,882

2014

$8,058 (+10.1%)

$393,352 + $262,234

$655,586

2013

$7,316 (+6.7%)

$393,352 + $262,234

$655,586

2012

$6,855 (−9.0%)

$349,640 + $233,093

$582,733

2011

$7,530 (+1.3%)

$336,192 + $224,128

$560,320

2010

$7,435 (+0.1%)

$376,369 + $250,912

$627,281

2009

$7,427 (+2.7%)

$373,556 + $249,037

$622,593

2008

$7,229

$374,443 + $249,629

$624,072

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,312 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2000

Sq. Ft.

2,057

Year built

1986

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

05314102

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, On Street
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Granite, Half on Ground Floor, Tub w/Jets, Updated Bath(s)

Room Information
Bonus/Hobby Room, Den/Study/Office
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Granite), Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range (Built-In, Gas), Refrigerator(s)
Other

Interior Features
Laundry: Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Gas Starter, In Living Room

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas), Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Greenbelt
Fencing: Fenced Back
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Deck, Outdoor Fireplace

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter

Property Features
Amenities: Bay Window, Garden Window(s), High Ceiling, Wet Bar
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,057

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 440592

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.099
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R-1-4

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

HOA Information
Has HOA
Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Insurance (Common Area)
HOA Fee: $152
HOA Name: Sumner Woods

School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified

Location Information
From Hwy 1 S, take Rio Del Mar Blvd exit. Head W toward ocean ~0.5 mi. Turn L on Sumner Ave. Go ~0.3 mi, turn R on Dry Creek Rd. Proceed ~0.4 mi to #261 on L. (Hidden Beach area; ~2 mi total. )

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,057
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,312 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 05314102

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Rio Del Mar Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Aptos Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

5/10

Aptos High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ 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 85° expected this year, 14 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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Aptos, CA • 95003

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Estimated sale price

$1.81M – $2.19M

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Home values near 261 Dry Creek Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
259 Dry Creek Road, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2246 Sq. Ft.	$1,880,182
267 Dry Creek Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1915 Sq. Ft.	$1,506,089

Address	Redfin Estimate
263 Dry Creek Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2167 Sq. Ft.	$1,620,128
269 Dry Creek Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1867 Sq. Ft.	$1,477,402

Address	Redfin Estimate
265 Dry Creek Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2065 Sq. Ft.	$1,370,440
271 Dry Creek Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1733 Sq. Ft.	$1,614,111

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