Home | Santa Cruz County | Aptos | 95003 | 355 Valencia Rd
MLS: ML82054768 | Status: Active | Price: $1,250,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 1 /1
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 /1 | 1,885 | 54,189 | 1974 |
Tucked beneath a tranquil & majestic redwood canopy on 1.24 private acres, this creekside Aptos sanctuary has been lovingly cared for by the same artist-owner since 1979. For 47 years this retreat has been a place of creativity, inspiration & quiet reflection, a home where nature & art have lived in harmony. This abode retains its original character & offers an exceptional opportunity for its next owner to preserve its charm or create a fresh vision. On the opposite end of the parcel a detached studio with a bathroom is ideal for a home office or guest quarters. The grounds invite exploration with towering redwoods, meandering paths & peaceful spaces that feel like a nature preserve. Just minutes from Aptos Village, Nisene Marks Park, beaches, shopping, dining & Hwy 1, this property offers a rare combination of privacy & convenience. More than a home, this is a place with a story. A place where mornings begin with a birdsong beneath the redwoods, afternoons are spent hiking trails, walking the endless Seacliff beach or creating in the artist studio and evenings are enveloped by the tranquility of the forest & the babbling brook. If you have been yearning for an Aptos retreat with good vibes and endless potential, this cherished property is ready to begin its next chapter.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML82054768 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Days on Site | 4 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Ground Floor Bedroom, Inverted Floor Plan, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor |
| Bathrooms | Primary - Stall Shower(s), Solid Surface, Tile, Full on Ground Floor |
| Kitchen | Countertop - Granite, Pantry, Skylight(s) |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer |
| Dining Room | Dining Area |
| Family Room | No Family Room |
| Fireplace | Living Room, Other, Wood Stove |
| Flooring | Carpet, Hardwood, Tile |
| Laundry | Inside |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Central Forced Air - Gas, Stove - Wood |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Style | Custom |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Covered Parking, Guest / Visitor Parking, Parking Area, Garage: 0 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Pajaro Valley Unified |
| High School District | Pajaro Valley Unified |
| Zoning | R-1-10 |
Melody Russell
eXp Realty of California Inc
License #: 01743923
Phone: (831) 332-3975
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptos Junior High School | public | 7-8 | 0.38 mi | 5 |
| Valencia Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.39 mi | 8 |
| Aptos High School | public | 9-12 | 1.50 mi | 8 |
| Rio Del Mar Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.62 mi | 9 |
| Mar Vista Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.69 mi | 6 |
| New Brighton Middle School | public | 6-8 | 3.24 mi | 7 |
| Main Street Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.58 mi | 7 |
| Soquel Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.74 mi | 6 |
| Soquel High School | public | 9-12 | 3.95 mi | 9 |
| Renaissance High Continuation School | public | 9-12 | 4.33 mi | 3 |
| Bradley Elementary School | public | K-6 | 4.53 mi | 5 |
| Mountain Elementary School | public | K-6 | 4.55 mi | 9 |
| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144 Bowen Ave | $1,350,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,057 | Active |
| 130 Bennett Rd | $1,399,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,644 | Active |
| 302 Coronado Dr | $1,129,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,251 | Active |
| 530 Clubhouse Dr | $1,250,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,528 | Active |
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