OFF MARKET

Off market may 2021 for $1M

$1,210,552

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,266/mo

•

1,516

sq ft

281 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Aptos, CA 95003

About this home

Beach living at its best in Rio del Mar! Gorgeous updates and modern amenities pair well with stunning sunsets and miles of sandy beaches. Wide-plank wood floors, custom tile work, updated bathrooms, designer light fixtures and attention to detail found throughout. Open concept design with chef's kitchen complete with quartz countertops, island with sink, gas range, pantry and more. Soaring ceilings and stacked stone accentuate the main living space, emphasizing it's perfect combination of comfort and casual living with refined sophistication. 3 bedrooms, including master suite with private deck. Loft-style bedroom could also function as your home office, game room, media room or home gym. Ready to take in the view? Relax on one of your three decks, each offering a different look at the blue Pacific. Located just a short stroll from the Esplanade, and all the best that beach living in Aptos has to offer. Explore miles of sand just minutes from your doorstep, the beach life is calling!

Single-familyProperty Type

1986Year Built

1,960 sq ftLot Size

$799Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Amber Melenudo •DRE #01921098 • David Lyng Real Estate

Contact: 831-661-5591

Bought with Schatzi Adams •DRE #01122122 • David Lyng Real Estate

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81834270

Redfin Estimate

$1,210,552

$136K since sold in May 2021$6,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 16.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.46M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 3, 2026
$1,300,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,647 sq ft
514 Poppy Way, Aptos, CA 95003
Realty ONE Group Complete
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,120,000
B
2 beds2 baths1,300 sq ft
273 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$1,900,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,732 sq ft
149 Coates Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD APR 13, 2026
$1,667,250
D
3 beds2 baths1,502 sq ft
118 Sea Terrace Way, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$1,300,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,783 sq ft
273 Dry Creek Rd, Aptos, CA 95003

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Market trends in 95003, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.9%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

34d

7 days MoM

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11 MoM

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Sale history for 281 Rio Del Mar Blvd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81834270

May 4, 2021

Sold

$1,075,000

$709/sq ft

Apr 30, 2021

Pending

—

Mar 26, 2021

Contingent

—

Mar 16, 2021

Listed

$999,000

$659/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81435733

Oct 23, 2015

Sold

$655,000

$432/sq ft

Oct 16, 2015

Pending

—

Sep 27, 2015

Contingent

—

Sep 11, 2015

Price Changed

$659,000

$435/sq ft

Jul 23, 2015

Price Changed

$679,000

$448/sq ft

Jun 5, 2015

Price Changed

$699,900

$462/sq ft

Apr 21, 2015

Price Changed

$709,900

$468/sq ft

Oct 1, 2014

Listed

$725,000

$478/sq ft

Just reduced!! Great beach getaway or vacation rental! Walk to the beach from this 2 bedroom, 2 bath plus 3rd loft bedroom! Wonderful open floor plan with vaulted ceilings! Kitchen is open to the living room with cozy fireplace, perfect for entertaining! Great front deck with great views and ocean peeks! Back deck has beautiful views of the Aptos hills. Fenced back yard and 4 parking spaces make this unique!

MLSListings #ML81001472

Jun 11, 2010

Sold

$542,500

$358/sq ft

May 14, 2010

Pending

—

Feb 6, 2010

Price Changed

$599,000

$395/sq ft

Jan 12, 2010

Listed

$640,000

$422/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 3, 2003

Sold

$550,000

$363/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80341343

Sep 3, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Jul 27, 2003

Sold

$555,000

$366/sq ft

Jul 19, 2003

Listed

$559,000

$369/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 25, 2003

Sold

$491,500

$324/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80326425

Jun 25, 2003

Listing Removed

—

May 26, 2003

Sold

$491,500

$324/sq ft

May 9, 2003

Listed

$499,500

$329/sq ft

Public Records

May 24, 2000

Sold

$389,000

$257/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80008855

May 25, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Mar 31, 2000

Sold

$389,000

$257/sq ft

Mar 8, 2000

Listed

$389,000

$257/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 19, 1997

Sold

$245,000

$162/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,765 (+7.7%)

$756,349 + $407,265

$1,163,614

2024

$13,706 (+2.0%)

$741,519 + $399,280

$1,140,799

2023

$13,439 (+2.1%)

$741,519 + $399,280

$1,140,799

2022

$13,160 (+47.0%)

$726,979 + $391,450

$1,118,429

2021

$8,955 (+1.7%)

$712,725 + $383,775

$1,096,500

2020

$8,803 (+2.5%)

$537,254 + $184,392

$721,646

2019

$8,590 (+2.8%)

$531,745 + $182,501

$714,246

2018

$8,357 (+0.9%)

$521,318 + $173,773

$695,091

2017

$8,279 (+2.5%)

$501,075 + $167,025

$668,100

2016

$8,074 (+10.5%)

$501,075 + $167,025

$668,100

2015

$7,304 (+2.4%)

$491,250 + $163,750

$655,000

2014

$7,131 (+5.9%)

$371,312 + $199,938

$571,250

2013

$6,735 (+6.7%)

$371,312 + $199,938

$571,250

2012

$6,314 (−3.0%)

$344,726 + $185,621

$530,347

2011

$6,506 (−4.8%)

$331,467 + $178,482

$509,949

2010

$6,837 (−1.3%)

$345,572 + $186,077

$531,649

2009

$6,930 (−1.8%)

$339,900 + $226,600

$566,500

2008

$7,054

$346,500 + $231,000

$577,500

Tax history for 281 Rio Del Mar Blvd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,765 (+7.7%)

$756,349 + $407,265

$1,163,614

2024

$13,706 (+2.0%)

$741,519 + $399,280

$1,140,799

2023

$13,439 (+2.1%)

$741,519 + $399,280

$1,140,799

2022

$13,160 (+47.0%)

$726,979 + $391,450

$1,118,429

2021

$8,955 (+1.7%)

$712,725 + $383,775

$1,096,500

2020

$8,803 (+2.5%)

$537,254 + $184,392

$721,646

2019

$8,590 (+2.8%)

$531,745 + $182,501

$714,246

2018

$8,357 (+0.9%)

$521,318 + $173,773

$695,091

2017

$8,279 (+2.5%)

$501,075 + $167,025

$668,100

2016

$8,074 (+10.5%)

$501,075 + $167,025

$668,100

2015

$7,304 (+2.4%)

$491,250 + $163,750

$655,000

2014

$7,131 (+5.9%)

$371,312 + $199,938

$571,250

2013

$6,735 (+6.7%)

$371,312 + $199,938

$571,250

2012

$6,314 (−3.0%)

$344,726 + $185,621

$530,347

2011

$6,506 (−4.8%)

$331,467 + $178,482

$509,949

2010

$6,837 (−1.3%)

$345,572 + $186,077

$531,649

2009

$6,930 (−1.8%)

$339,900 + $226,600

$566,500

2008

$7,054

$346,500 + $231,000

$577,500

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1,960 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

1,516

Year built

1986

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

04228113

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Carport (Minimum): 1
Parking Description: Covered Parking, Off-Street Parking
Parking Spaces: 1

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Loft Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, Reverse Floor Plan

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor, Primary (Stall Shower(s)), 2+ Stall Shower, Updated Bath(s)

Room Information
Family Room Description: Other (See Remarks)
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen
Kitchen Description: Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven Range (Gas), Pantry, Refrigerator(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: In Utility Room, Outside, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Gas-Burning, Gas Starter, In Living Room
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Neighborhood, Ocean
Roof: Composition, Other (See Remarks)
Yard/Grounds: Deck, Fenced, Low Maintenance

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

Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Inverted Floor Plan, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling, Other
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,516

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 311974

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.045
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RM-2.5

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet, Thermostat Controller
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
Middle School: Aptos Junior High
High School: Aptos High
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,516
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1,960 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 04228113

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Rio Del Mar Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.5mi

9/10

Aptos Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

5/10

Aptos High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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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

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Aptos, CA • 95003

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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

$1.15M – $1.39M

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Home values near 281 Rio Del Mar Blvd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
303 Rio del Mar Blvd, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2076 Sq. Ft.	$1,937,425
265 Rio del Mar Blvd, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2125 Sq. Ft.	$1,817,195

Address	Redfin Estimate
261 Rio del Mar Blvd, Aptos, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1058 Sq. Ft.	$1,042,247
271 Rio del Mar Blvd, Aptos, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$1,305,516

Address	Redfin Estimate
263 Rio del Mar Blvd, Aptos, CA 1 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1088 Sq. Ft.	$807,530
273 Rio del Mar Blvd, Aptos, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$1,082,856

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