Home | Santa Cruz County | Aptos | 95003 | 227 Highland Dr
MLS: ML81977318 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,705,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1,520 | 6,708 | 1963 |
Tucked away on a quiet street in the highly sought-after Rio Del Mar neighborhood, you'll find a beautiful and fully updated beach home. You must see this in person to appreciate the level of detail and care taken with this lovely property. This single-level home is flooded with natural light. It has 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, newly interior designed kitchen and bathrooms, and an incredibly low-maintenance yard perfect for entertaining. The kitchen features fully custom cabinetry, quartzite counters, an integrated Liebherr refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, Bosch gas range, custom banquette with peeks of the ocean, and designer lighting. The bathrooms include marble, heated floors, custom cabinetry and designer lighting. The hardwood floors have all been refinished and the roof was recently redone, with a new addition of solar panels. The backyard yard features a raised flagstone patio for dining and barbecuing. Next to the patio is a small lookout deck with stunning ocean views. Relax in the hot tub and take in all the beautiful, mature trees surrounding the property. If you are looking for a delightful, single-level, turnkey home close to the beach, this is it!
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML81977318 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor |
| Bathrooms | Marble, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Skylight, Stall Shower, Updated Bath(s), Full on Ground Floor |
| Kitchen | Countertop - Other, Island, Pantry |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer |
| Dining Room | Dining Area, No Formal Dining Room, Other |
| Family Room | Kitchen/Family Room Combo |
| Fireplace | Insert |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Marble |
| Laundry | Inside, In Utility Room |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Central Forced Air |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition, Shingle |
| Foundation | Slab |
| Pool | Spa/Hot Tub |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | No Garage, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 0 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Pajaro Valley Unified |
| High School District | Pajaro Valley Unified |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | R-1-4 |
Bethany Madsen
Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 02198409
Phone: (831) 421-2311
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.58 mi | 8 |
| Aptos Junior High School | public | 7-8 | 1.02 mi | 5 |
| Rio Del Mar Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.44 mi | 9 |
| Mar Vista Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.49 mi | 6 |
| Aptos High School | public | 9-12 | 2.12 mi | 8 |
| New Brighton Middle School | public | 6-8 | 2.74 mi | 7 |
| Main Street Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.31 mi | 7 |
| Soquel Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.34 mi | 6 |
| Soquel High School | public | 9-12 | 3.64 mi | 9 |
| Renaissance High Continuation School | public | 9-12 | 4.17 mi | 3 |
| Live Oak Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.53 mi | 5 |
| Del Mar Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.72 mi | 4 |
| Mountain Elementary School | public | K-6 | 4.75 mi | 9 |
| Shoreline Middle School | public | 6-8 | 4.80 mi | 7 |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center | public | K-8 | 4.86 mi | 8 |
| Special Education Preschool | public | UG | 4.86 mi | N/A |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.87 mi | 7 |
| Green Acres Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.93 mi | 6 |
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