OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2023 for $1.6M

$1,465,341

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $11,260/mo

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3 ba

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2,024

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481 Poppy Way, Aptos, CA 95003

About this home

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

$724Est. 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

$1,465,341

$220K since sold in September 2023$9,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 16.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.75M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$2,050,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths1,952 sq ft
232 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$1,530,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,062 sq ft
140 Vista Mar Ct, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD OCT 26, 2026
$1,950,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,264 sq ft
225 Florence Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$1,950,000
D
3 beds4 baths1,886 sq ft
131 Seacliff Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,250,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,142 sq ft
601 Burns Ave, Aptos, CA 95003

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Market trends in 95003, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

98.2%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$19K MoM

Avg. days on market

34d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

9 MoM

New listings for sale

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$550,000
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$1,395,000
2 beds2 baths1,176 sq ft
506 Pine St, Aptos, CA 95003
$2,600,000
3 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
211 Earl Ct, Aptos, CA 95003
3D & VIDEO TOUR
$1,095,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,362 sq ft
3058 Aptos Hill Ln, Aptos, CA 95003
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,400,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,146 sq ft
621 Cliff Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
$1,495,000
7 beds5 baths4,028 sq ft
358 Sea Ridge Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
EARLY ACCESS
$2,495,000
3 beds4 baths2,860 sq ft
3160 Wallace Ave, Aptos, CA 95003
3D & VIDEO TOUR
$1,449,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,688 sq ft
104 Vista Mar Ct, Aptos, CA 95003
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,695,000
3 beds2 baths1,552 sq ft
207 Kingsbury Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
$1,995,000
4 beds3 baths2,664 sq ft
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Sale history for 481 Poppy Way

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Sep 6, 2023

Sold

$1,685,000

$833/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81865932

Dec 2, 2021

Sold

$1,460,000

$721/sq ft

Oct 22, 2021

Contingent

—

Oct 8, 2021

Listed

$1,399,000

$691/sq ft

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

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%)

$80,826 + $34,640

$115,466

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%)

$80,826 + $34,640

$115,466

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: 2026
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 Nov 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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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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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Estimated sale price

$1.39M – $1.69M

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Home values near 481 Poppy Way

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
427 Poppy Way, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2007 Sq. Ft.	$1,455,812
461 Poppy Way, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1957 Sq. Ft.	$1,457,494
532 Poppy Way, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1953 Sq. Ft.	$1,408,717
482 Poppy Way, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2024 Sq. Ft.	$1,476,753
452 Poppy Way, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1647 Sq. Ft.	$1,224,018
514 Poppy Way, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1647 Sq. Ft.	$1,513,028
212 Heather Ter, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1953 Sq. Ft.	$1,490,910

Address	Redfin Estimate
437 Poppy Way, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1647 Sq. Ft.	$1,443,638
471 Poppy Way, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2024 Sq. Ft.	$1,519,983
504 Poppy Way, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2024 Sq. Ft.	$1,465,665
472 Poppy Way, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1647 Sq. Ft.	$1,506,934
442 Poppy Way, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2053 Sq. Ft.	$1,592,565
230 Heather Ter, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2024 Sq. Ft.	$1,633,734
200 Heather Ter, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1957 Sq. Ft.	$1,386,818

Address	Redfin Estimate
451 Poppy Way, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2024 Sq. Ft.	$1,586,228
529 Poppy Way, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1647 Sq. Ft.	$1,359,202
492 Poppy Way, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1647 Sq. Ft.	$1,330,405
462 Poppy Way, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2024 Sq. Ft.	$1,591,793
434 Poppy Way, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2024 Sq. Ft.	$1,433,171
224 Heather Ter, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1957 Sq. Ft.	$1,403,830
194 Heather Ter, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2024 Sq. Ft.	$1,608,169

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