This home offers a flex floorplan that gives options to customize your space. With 2 living rooms, you'll have plenty of room to relax & entertain. Better yet, transform one into a rental unit for added income. This home boasts an office for 2 or serve as a 4th BR, giving flexibility to adapt to your evolving needs. Upstairs you'll love the big living room w/ peek-through fireplace. The kitchen offers views of the wraparound deck to enjoy sunsets while savoring tasty meals. Unwind & indulge in the primary suite w/ its own hot tub deck. Great storage in the attic keeps your belongings organized. Parking is great & 1/3 acre gives ample yard space. Enjoy the grounds of Valencia Elementary and help the little ones thrive on their educational journey. Walk to the Aptos Village to sip coffee, explore shops, indulge in eateries & wine taste. Embark on miles of beach at Rio Del Mar or trails at Nisene. Don't miss this opportunity to join a welcoming community & make this private refuge your own.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$733Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lyng & Watson•DRE #70000289• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Contact: 831-254-8654
Bought with Sandy Hockman•DRE #01398985• Vista Properties Inc
This home offers a flex floorplan that gives options to customize your space. With 2 living rooms, you'll have plenty of room to relax &entertain. Better yet, transform one into a rental unit for added income.This home boasts an office for 2 or serve as a 4th BR, giving flexibility to adapt to your evolving needs. Upstairs you'll love the big living room w/ peek-through fireplace. The kitchen offers views of the wraparound deck to enjoy sunsets while savoring tasty meals. Unwind &indulge in the primary suite w/ its own hot tub deck. Great storage in the attic keeps your belongings organized. Parking is great & 1/3 acre gives ample yard space. Enjoy the grounds of Valencia Elementary and help the little ones thrive on their educational journey. Walk to the Aptos Village to sip coffee, explore shops, indulge in eateries & wine taste. Embark on miles of beach at Rio Del Mar or trails at Nisene. Don't miss this opportunity to join a welcoming community &make this private refuge your own.
Public Records
Aug 3, 1998
Sold
$265,000
$128/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 27, 1972
Sold
$34,000
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,609 (+7.7%)
$873,936 + $374,544
$1,248,480
2024
$13,568 (+159.7%)
$856,800 + $367,200
$1,224,000
2023
$5,225 (+1.9%)
$856,800 + $367,200
$1,224,000
2022
$5,127 (+4.3%)
$239,589 + $208,565
$448,154
2021
$4,916 (+1.5%)
$234,891 + $204,476
$439,367
2020
$4,846 (+1.7%)
$230,285 + $200,467
$430,752
2019
$4,766 (+2.5%)
$227,924 + $198,411
$426,335
2018
$4,650 (+0.7%)
$223,455 + $194,521
$417,976
2017
$4,618 (+2.6%)
$214,778 + $186,967
$401,745
2016
$4,500 (+1.3%)
$214,778 + $186,967
$401,745
2015
$4,442 (+2.1%)
$210,567 + $183,301
$393,868
2014
$4,349 (−0.5%)
$203,341 + $177,011
$380,352
2013
$4,369 (+5.1%)
$203,341 + $177,011
$380,352
2012
$4,158 (+2.2%)
$202,422 + $176,211
$378,633
2011
$4,068 (+1.2%)
$198,453 + $172,756
$371,209
2010
$4,018 (+1.6%)
$194,562 + $169,369
$363,931
2009
$3,954 (+2.5%)
$193,108 + $168,103
$361,211
2008
$3,857
$193,567 + $168,502
$362,069
Tax history for 263 Aptos School Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,609 (+7.7%)
$873,936 + $374,544
$1,248,480
2024
$13,568 (+159.7%)
$856,800 + $367,200
$1,224,000
2023
$5,225 (+1.9%)
$856,800 + $367,200
$1,224,000
2022
$5,127 (+4.3%)
$239,589 + $208,565
$448,154
2021
$4,916 (+1.5%)
$234,891 + $204,476
$439,367
2020
$4,846 (+1.7%)
$230,285 + $200,467
$430,752
2019
$4,766 (+2.5%)
$227,924 + $198,411
$426,335
2018
$4,650 (+0.7%)
$223,455 + $194,521
$417,976
2017
$4,618 (+2.6%)
$214,778 + $186,967
$401,745
2016
$4,500 (+1.3%)
$214,778 + $186,967
$401,745
2015
$4,442 (+2.1%)
$210,567 + $183,301
$393,868
2014
$4,349 (−0.5%)
$203,341 + $177,011
$380,352
2013
$4,369 (+5.1%)
$203,341 + $177,011
$380,352
2012
$4,158 (+2.2%)
$202,422 + $176,211
$378,633
2011
$4,068 (+1.2%)
$198,453 + $172,756
$371,209
2010
$4,018 (+1.6%)
$194,562 + $169,369
$363,931
2009
$3,954 (+2.5%)
$193,108 + $168,103
$361,211
2008
$3,857
$193,567 + $168,502
$362,069
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,077
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
04144105
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
R-1-10
Single-Family Residential District 10,000 net developable square feet per dwelling unit
To provide for areas of predominantly single-family residential development in areas which are currently developed to an urban density or which are inside the urban services line or rural services line and have a full range of urban services, or are planned for a full range of urban services.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bedrooms: Primary Suite/Retreat, Reverse Floor Plan
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Description: Marble, Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, 2+ Stall Shower, Tub in Master Bedroom, Updated Bath(s)
Room Information
Den/Study/Office, Recreation Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room, No Formal Dining Room
Lot Description: Grade (Side Slope), Grade (Sloped Down)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R-1-10
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet, Solar Power
Sewer Septic: Existing Septic, Septic Connected, Septic Standard
Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School: Valencia Elementary
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Middle School: Aptos Junior High
High School: Aptos High
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Location Information
Exit either Rio Del Mar or State Park. .head to Soquel Dr. Turn at Trout Gulch Rd. Veer right on Valencia Rd. Turn right at Valencia School entrance (Aptos School Road). Once road curves left (at the school) the driveway for 263 is on left at top of road.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,077
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 04144105
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
Valencia Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
8/10
Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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, 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Aptos, CA • 95003
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
61
41
62
44
66
45
64
46
67
49
67
52
69
54
72
54
71
55
70
51
63
45
61
44
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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.
11 hrs
4.8 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$1.45M – $1.75M
Sell confidently with a local market expert in Aptos. 3 minutes to get started.