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listing_id: ML81983884
status: Closed
price: 1300000
beds: 0
baths_full: 0
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 
sqft_lot: 19994
lot_acres: 0.459
year_built: 
property_type: Land
property_subtype: 
address: "254 Center Ave"
city: Aptos
state: CA
zip: 95003
county: "Santa Cruz County"
lat: 36.974703
lng: -121.91158
days_on_market: 554
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Paul Zech"
list_office: "Coldwell Banker Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(831) 247-3007"
list_agent_license: 01965059
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
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Home | Santa Cruz County | Aptos | 95003 | 254 Center Ave

254 Center Ave, Aptos, CA 95003

MLS: ML81983884 | Status: | Price: $1,300,000
Beds/Baths: – / –
Property Type: Land

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
0.459

Remarks

Commercial zoned 19,754 sq. ft. vacant lot has great possibilities. Live/Work at the beach in the Seacliff/Aptos neighborhood. Sitting above Seacliff State Beach with easy beach access. The County approves 75% residential (or more), 25% commercial. (buyer to verify all). Included drawings (not blueprints) are plans for 3 residential units on second and third floor with ocean views, awesome sunsets, and a real beach vibe community. A street level commercial space (or more) perfect for locals and visitors to visit your restaurant, retail or other conforming neighborhood business. Photos 9 is 2nd floor, 10 3rd floor, 11 4th floor looking toward Monterey Bay/Pacific Ocean. Manuel's, Pizza My Heart, The Mediterranean, Casa Rossy restaurants across the street and Marianne's Ice Cream 3 doors down, and "Sno White Diner" one block away. Once you visit the location and become familiar with the neighborhood and realize the potential, your imagination might take over. Highest and best use might be 1-4 commercial units ground floor and multiple rental units floors 2,3 & possibly 4. Building height today county states 35'-40' buyer to verify all.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81983884
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Elementary District Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District Pajaro Valley Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning C-1

Lots & Land Information

Feature Details
Development Status Unimproved Land
Existing Structures Sheds
Fencing CompletePerimeter
Lot Description Grade - Level, Surveyed
Present Use Bare Land
Utilities Gas - Available at Street, Public Utilities, Public Utilities, Water - Public

Contact Information

Paul Zech
Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 01965059
Phone: (831) 247-3007

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Mar Vista Elementary School public K-6 0.82 mi 6
Valencia Elementary School public K-6 0.99 mi 8
Aptos Junior High School public 7-8 1.55 mi 5
New Brighton Middle School public 6-8 2.03 mi 7
Rio Del Mar Elementary School public K-6 2.18 mi 9
Main Street Elementary School public K-5 2.57 mi 7
Soquel Elementary School public K-5 2.61 mi 6
Aptos High School public 9-12 2.73 mi 8
Soquel High School public 9-12 2.90 mi 9
Live Oak Elementary School public K-5 3.85 mi 5
Del Mar Elementary School public K-5 4.09 mi 4
Mountain Elementary School public K-6 4.11 mi 9
Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School public K-5 4.13 mi 7
Ocean Alternative Education Center public K-8 4.15 mi 8
Special Education Preschool public UG 4.15 mi N/A
Shoreline Middle School public 6-8 4.16 mi 7
Green Acres Elementary School public K-5 4.22 mi 6
Harbor High School public 9-12 4.53 mi 7
Santa Cruz Adult public UG 4.73 mi N/A
De Laveaga Elementary School public K-5 4.79 mi 8

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Paul Zech, (831) 247-3007.