$1,250,000

355 Valencia Rd Aptos, CA 95003

Aptos Area

Estimated payment $7,056/month

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,885 Sq Ft
$663 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Custom Home
  • Deck
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • River View
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

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.

Listing Agent

Melody Russell

eXp Realty of California Inc License #01743923 Listed on: 07/17/2026

eXp Realty of California Inc

Co-Listing Agent

Maria Kelly

eXp Realty of California Inc License #01826299

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R-1-10

Property Views

  • River
  • Forest
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,885 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Inverted Floor Plan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Art Studio

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Guest Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Additional Homes

  • 442 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04108135

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

1.24 Acres

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Custom
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 442
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1885
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Zoning Description: R-1-10
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Stove
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Living Sq Ft: 1885
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Inverted Floor Plan, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Artist Studio
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Solid Surface, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Forest / Woods, Garden / Greenbelt, River / Stream
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Low Maintenance, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Covered Parking, Guest / Visitor Parking, Parking Area
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Stove - Wood
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Standard

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Varies
  • Parcel Number: 04108135
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 54189.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 54189.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: Guest house

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Valencia Elementary
  • High School Text: Aptos High
  • Middle School Text: Aptos Junior High

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Tax History

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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 $3,170 $270,851 $88,846 $182,005
2023 $3,112 $260,334 $85,396 $174,938
2022 $3,048 $255,230 $83,722 $171,508
2021 $2,868 $250,225 $82,080 $168,145
2020 $2,827 $247,659 $81,238 $166,421
2019 $2,781 $242,802 $79,645 $163,157
2018 $2,714 $238,042 $78,084 $159,958
2017 $2,694 $233,374 $76,553 $156,821
2016 $2,626 $228,798 $75,052 $153,746
2015 $2,571 $225,362 $73,925 $151,437
2014 $2,517 $220,948 $72,477 $148,471
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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/17/2026 07/17/26 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $663 / Sq Ft
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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
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Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82054619

MLSListings

APN: 041-081-35-000

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