Beautiful home located in a highly desirable neighborhood in Aptos. Close to restaurants, shopping, cafes and the beach. 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths gives you plenty of space. One bedroom and bath are located on the first floor. High ceilings in the entry and living room. Separate dining room and open kitchen/den with a gas fireplace to keep you cozy on chilly nights. The spacious, eat-in kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a gas range and a roomy pantry. The large, fully fenced backyard is perfect for gatherings and BBQ's. Upstairs, you will find a large main suite with full bath, separate shower and a walk-in closet. 2 more bedrooms, a bath and the laundry room are also located upstairs. Other items you will love about this home include the light filled rooms from the many large windows, the plantation shutters throughout, the 2 car attached garage and the inviting floor plan. Access everything Aptos/Soquel easily + the beach/ocean close by!
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
4,922 sq ftLot Size
$725Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Celeste Faraola Perie•DRE #01077450• Schooner Realty
Bought with Jill Newgren•DRE #01258443• eXp Realty of California Inc
Bought with Robert Slawinski•DRE #01354172• eXp Realty of California Inc
Source:MLSListings #ML81865932
Redfin Estimate
$1,467,868
$217K since sold in September 2023$10K since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 5.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.55M) of 6 comparable homes.
Beautiful home located in a highly desirable neighborhood in Aptos. Close to restaurants, shopping, cafes and the beach. 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths gives you plenty of space. One bedroom and bath are located on the first floor. High ceilings in the entry and living room. Separate dining room and open kitchen/den with a gas fireplace to keep you cozy on chilly nights. The spacious, eat-in kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a gas range and a roomy pantry. The large, fully fenced backyard is perfect for gatherings and BBQ's. Upstairs, you will find a large main suite with full bath, separate shower and a walk-in closet. 2 more bedrooms, a bath and the laundry room are also located upstairs. Other items you will love about this home include the light filled rooms from the many large windows, the plantation shutters throughout, the 2 car attached garage and the inviting floor plan. Access everything Aptos/Soquel easily + the beach/ocean close by!
MLSListings #ML81300242
Mar 12, 2013
Sold
$697,500
$345/sq ft
Mar 5, 2013
Pending
—
Jan 25, 2013
Pending
—
Jan 4, 2013
Listed
$699,000
$345/sq ft
+19
Beautifully updated and meticulously maintained 4 bedroom home in highly desirable Aptos neighborhood. Upgrades including granite kitchen counters with tile back splash, quality appliances and maple cabinetry. Large living and family areas with high ceilings, clerestory windows and a inviting floor plan Close to shopping and beach.
Public Records
Dec 28, 2006
Sold
$845,000
$417/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80673187
Dec 29, 2006
Sold
$833,000
$412/sq ft
Dec 29, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Dec 27, 2006
Listed
$833,000
$412/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 15, 2001
Sold
$590,000
$292/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80122845
Aug 15, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Jul 16, 2001
Sold
$590,000
$292/sq ft
Apr 25, 2001
Listed
$619,500
$306/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,810 (+10.4%)
$79,241 + $33,961
$113,202
2024
$2,544 (−85.4%)
$77,687 + $33,295
$110,982
2023
$17,375 (+1.6%)
$77,687 + $33,295
$110,982
2022
$17,103 (+75.7%)
$1,027,548 + $461,652
$1,489,200
2021
$9,737 (+1.7%)
$1,007,400 + $452,600
$1,460,000
2020
$9,573 (+1.8%)
$476,107 + $317,404
$793,511
2019
$9,403 (+2.8%)
$471,225 + $314,150
$785,375
2018
$9,149 (+0.9%)
$461,985 + $307,990
$769,975
2017
$9,064 (+2.6%)
$444,046 + $296,031
$740,077
2016
$8,839 (+1.0%)
$444,046 + $296,031
$740,077
2015
$8,755 (+2.4%)
$435,339 + $290,226
$725,565
2014
$8,551 (+14.0%)
$420,400 + $280,267
$700,667
2013
$7,498 (+6.8%)
$420,400 + $280,267
$700,667
2012
$7,021 (−4.4%)
$358,800 + $247,572
$606,372
2011
$7,341 (−1.8%)
$345,000 + $238,050
$583,050
2010
$7,477 (+0.3%)
$365,000 + $251,850
$616,850
2009
$7,453 (−15.5%)
$375,000 + $258,750
$633,750
2008
$8,817
$375,000 + $258,750
$633,750
Tax history for 481 Poppy Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,810 (+10.4%)
$79,241 + $33,961
$113,202
2024
$2,544 (−85.4%)
$77,687 + $33,295
$110,982
2023
$17,375 (+1.6%)
$77,687 + $33,295
$110,982
2022
$17,103 (+75.7%)
$1,027,548 + $461,652
$1,489,200
2021
$9,737 (+1.7%)
$1,007,400 + $452,600
$1,460,000
2020
$9,573 (+1.8%)
$476,107 + $317,404
$793,511
2019
$9,403 (+2.8%)
$471,225 + $314,150
$785,375
2018
$9,149 (+0.9%)
$461,985 + $307,990
$769,975
2017
$9,064 (+2.6%)
$444,046 + $296,031
$740,077
2016
$8,839 (+1.0%)
$444,046 + $296,031
$740,077
2015
$8,755 (+2.4%)
$435,339 + $290,226
$725,565
2014
$8,551 (+14.0%)
$420,400 + $280,267
$700,667
2013
$7,498 (+6.8%)
$420,400 + $280,267
$700,667
2012
$7,021 (−4.4%)
$358,800 + $247,572
$606,372
2011
$7,341 (−1.8%)
$345,000 + $238,050
$583,050
2010
$7,477 (+0.3%)
$365,000 + $251,850
$616,850
2009
$7,453 (−15.5%)
$375,000 + $258,750
$633,750
2008
$8,817
$375,000 + $258,750
$633,750
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HEATHER TERRACE TR #1306
Living Sq. Ft: 2,024
Building Sq. Ft: 2,024
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 417
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,922
Legal Lot Number: 49
Municipality Name: PAJARO VALLEY
Acres: 0.113
Zoning Code: RM-4.5
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: PAJARO VALLEY
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,024
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,922 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 03955113
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Mar Vista Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
8/10
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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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In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.40M – $1.69M
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