About 95003
A small unincorporated area of Santa Cruz County, Aptos, California is comprised of a number of quaint communities. The name Aptos comes from the area’s natural inhabitants, the Ohlone Awaswas, and literally means “the meeting of two creeks.” The community is home to The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and Seacliff State Beach California state parks, popular among hikers and mountain bikers. Its scarcely touched beaches are popular spots for surfing and body boarding. The city hosts a number of popular events and local festivals, including the annual “World’s Shortest Parade” on the Fourth of July. At the annual Aptos Blues Festival you will see famous blues artists. Past performers have included Al Green, Bonnie Raitt and Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown. Aptos real estate has three public elementary schools, one junior high school and one high school. The community also offers a selection of private school options, including Santa Cruz Montessori School and Orchard School. For those who seek higher education within their own city limits Cabrillo Community College is only a short drive away. The city is accessed mainly via Highway 1 and connects to nearby towns of
La Selva Beach,
Santa Cruz and
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REAL ESTATE MARKET STATISTICS
Location: 95003
Geography Type: Zip
Data Period: Mar 2026
Source: MLSListings (www.mlslistings.com) Provided by Aculist
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SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
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Median Sale Price: $1,525,000 (-8.7% YoY)
Average Sale Price: $1,806,200
Active Listings: 43
New Listings: 26
Pending Sales: 9
Closed Sales: 15
Median Days on Market: 12 days
Average Days on Market: 40 days
Median Price/SqFt: $789
Average Price/SqFt: $855
Sale-to-List Ratio: 97%
Months of Inventory: 4.4
Total Sale Volume: $27,093,000
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CONDOS & TOWNHOMES (ATTACHED HOMES)
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Median Sale Price: $1,049,000
Average Sale Price: $1,049,000
Active Listings: 24
New Listings: 13
Pending Sales: 1
Closed Sales: 4
Median Days on Market: 94 days
Average Days on Market: 88 days
Median Price/SqFt: $825
Average Price/SqFt: $834
Sale-to-List Ratio: 100%
Months of Inventory: 7.5
Total Sale Volume: $4,196,000
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MARKET INTERPRETATION
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• BALANCED MARKET: 3-6 months of inventory suggests equilibrium between buyers and sellers.
• PRICE REDUCTIONS: Homes selling at 3% below asking price on average.
• FAST-MOVING: Median 2 weeks or less on market indicates high demand.
May 2024 – Mar 2026
Single-family homes in 95003 have a median sale price of $1,525,000, down 15% over the past 3 months. There are 43 active listings, and 15 homes sold last month, with a median of 12 days on market. Condos and townhomes average $1,049,000, with 24 currently available. The price per square foot is $789 for single-family homes versus $825 for attached homes.
Median Sale Price Trends
Single Family Homes
Condos & Townhomes