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221 Highland Drive
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Single Family Residence
Single Family Residence
221 Highland Drive 
$1,895,000
Offered at
Aptos, CA 95003
Santa Cruz County
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,144
Sq Ft
6,186
Lot Sq Ft
1938
Year Built
Some homes make you fall in love the moment you arrive. This is one of them. Step inside, and the calm is immediate. Light spills through vaulted, beamed ceilings, the blue of Monterey Bay fills every window, and every detail feels deliberate, as it should be. Modern without trying too hard, elegant without feeling…
Some homes make you fall in love the moment you arrive. This is one of them. Step inside, and the calm is immediate. Light spills through vaulted, beamed ceilings, the blue of Monterey Bay fills every window, and every detail feels deliberate, as it should be. Modern without trying too hard, elegant without feeling formal. Built in 1938 on land once part of Claus Spreckels' Aptos Rancho, this home carries a rare thread of history, long before Rio became the neighborhood it is today. Living spaces flow easily indoors to out, anchored by a white brick fireplace and timeless finishes. Glass doors open onto covered patios and a striking tiled fireplace, made for long dinners and evenings watching the bay change color. Beyond, a spacious backyard offers space for whatever you dream up. A detached structure at the rear offers potential: an ADU, a guest retreat, a studio, an office. The bedroom is a quiet luxury, set beneath vaulted ceilings with soft light through picture windows. Two closets offer effortless storage, and the room feels serene, private, and impeccably finished, a true retreat at day's end. Minutes from Seacliff Beach, Aptos Village, and Nisene Marks, this is more than a beautiful home. It's an invitation to slow down and remember how good coastal living can feel.
Facts & Features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Has cooling: No
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,144 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View features: Bay, City Lights, Ocean, Water
Lot
- Size: 0.14 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 04223320000
- Zoning: R-1-4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Residential
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Location
Mike Zwarg
Broker / Owner
951.528.0626
mike@mzhomes.us
mike@mzhomes.us
Listing Office: eXp Realty of California Inc · Listing Agent: Strock Team · CRMLS
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221 Highland Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
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