$3,095,000
OPEN SAT 1PM - 4PM

196 Mar Sereno Ct Aptos, CA 95003

Estimated payment $18,763/month

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,434 Sq Ft
$698 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Sauna
  • 0.61 Acre Lot
  • Main Street Elementary School Rated A-
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wolf Appliances

About This Home

Ocean views like this, in a single-level 4,400 sq/ft retreat with total privacy & style, barely exist in Santa Cruz County. Mar Sereno is a rare find where ceiling heights & natural flow set the tone, every room feels limitless, light-filled, & impossibly inviting. Youll catch the ocean from your living space & feel the signature airiness that can only come from custom volume & attention to detail. Design here is anything but ordinary, statement fireplaces, sculptural lighting, & a kitchen with Wolf appliances bring chef-quality comfort to every gathering. Spa-inspired bathrooms channel the luxury of Post Ranch Inn, daily routines made extraordinary with soaking tubs & 5 star finishes. Morning starts with a cold plunge or fruit picked fresh from your garden; evenings wind down in a private wood sauna beneath the trees. Raised beds, olive & fruit trees, dedicated surf rack, outdoor shower, & bike storage celebrate an adventurous lifestyle. Expansive indoor-outdoor living, & a layout perfect for entertaining elevate beyond the expected. Right between Aptos, Capitola, & Soquel, this homes location means the best of the coast is always within reach. For those seeking sophistication, scale, & soul with a designers touch, Mar Sereno sets a new standard for Santa Cruz living.

Listing Agent

Ben Strock

eXp Realty of California Inc License #70010201 Listed on: 10/02/2025

eXp Realty of California Inc

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,249

Year Built

  • Built in 2017

Lot Details

  • 0.61 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R-1-10

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Forest
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Post and Beam
  • Raised Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,434 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Sauna
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Wolf Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Outdoor Features

  • Outside Bathroom Access
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Fire Pit
  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Insert Heater
  • Thermostat
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 039-061-19-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,249

Year Built

Built in 2017

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 4434
  • Year Built: 2017
  • Zoning Description: R-1-10
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Burning, Insert, Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Dining Bar, No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Double, Oven - Electric, Pantry, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 4434
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Laminate, Stone, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Great Room, Laundry Room, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Outside Access, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Crawl Space, Post and Beam, Raised, Wood Frame
  • Pool Description: Steam Room or Sauna
  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Forest / Woods, Neighborhood, Ocean, Water
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, BBQ Area, Courtyard, Deck, Fenced, Fire Pit, Outdoor Fireplace, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 6
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Fireplace, Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • High School: 877

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 039-061-19-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.6070
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 26441.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 26441.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Tankless Water Heater, Thermostat Controller, Walls Insulated

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School Text: Main Street Elementary
  • High School Text: Soquel High
  • Middle School Text: New Brighton Middle

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $28,249 $2,515,386 $1,257,693 $1,257,693
2023 $27,513 $2,417,710 $1,208,855 $1,208,855
2022 $27,267 $2,370,304 $1,185,152 $1,185,152
2021 $25,809 $2,323,828 $1,161,914 $1,161,914
2020 $25,596 $2,300,000 $1,150,000 $1,150,000
2019 $22,076 $1,984,654 $898,354 $1,086,300
2018 $12,969 $1,152,916 $821,916 $331,000
2017 $9,078 $800,699 $800,699 $0
2016 $8,549 $784,999 $784,999 $0
2015 $6,471 $594,285 $594,285 $0
2014 $5,857 $535,392 $535,392 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/02/2025 10/02/25 For Sale $3,095,000 -- $698 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $2,300,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed -- First American Title Co
Grant Deed $1,650,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,725,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,005,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82023643

MLSListings

APN: 039-061-19-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003

196 Mar Sereno Ct, Aptos, CA

This home is located at 196 Mar Sereno Ct, Aptos, CA 95003 and is currently priced at $3,095,000, approximately $698 per square foot. This property was built in 2017. 196 Mar Sereno Ct is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Main Street Elementary School, New Brighton Middle School, and Mission Hill Middle School.

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