$1,780,000
SOLD MAY 1, 2026

523 Middlefield Dr Aptos, CA 95003

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,633 Sq Ft
3,790 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 1, 2026

$1,090 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Spa
  • Wood Flooring
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of May 2026

Updated interiors, a spacious layout and stunning sunsets welcome you home to 523 Middlefield, your coastal retreat in the sought-after Seacliff community. This 3 bedroom home captures the ease of beach living with ocean views and desirable amenities throughout. A private, gated courtyard greets you with a lush, serene feel. Reverse floor plan allows for maximum enjoyment of the ocean vistas. Updated kitchen makes cooking a breeze, and opens to the living room to allow for easy entertaining. Primary suite is just around the corner, allowing all your living to be on one level, if desired. 2 spacious bedrooms and updated guest bath can be found on the lower level, providing great separation of space. An oversized family room with extensive built-in storage allows for endless uses of this bonus space. Indulge in outdoor living on the large deck off the living room or head up to the rooftop deck to enjoy the deep hues of the blue Pacific, from the Capitola Pier to the southern beaches - this view has the WOW! Located just 1/3 of a mile from the Beachgate Trail, you'll be on the sand at Seacliff Beach in minutes. With a premier location and undeniable charm, this is beach living made easy. SEA what time on the coast can do for you, make this hidden gem your own private oasis!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amber Melenudo

Sotheby’s International Realty License #01921098 Listed on: 04/14/2026

Sotheby’s International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Rachel Graham

David Lyng Real Estate License #02167820

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R-1-4

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Reverse Style Home
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,633 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Inverted Floor Plan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Thermostat

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 038-172-09-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

3,790 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1633
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Zoning Description: R-1-4
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1633
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat, Reverse Floor Plan
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Stall Shower - 2+, Tub, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Spa / Hot Tub
  • Roof: Composition, Flat / Low Pitch
  • View: Neighborhood, Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Courtyard, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Auto

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Inverted Floor Plan, Open Beam Ceiling

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 038-172-09-000
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 3790.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 3790.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

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

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Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2026
Closed on
Apr 28, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Amber Melenudo
Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Rachel Graham
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$1,725,000
Sold Price
$1,780,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
3.19%
Views
79

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-24.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2003
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,780,000 Wfg National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/01/2026 05/01/26 Sold $1,780,000 +3.2% $1,090 / Sq Ft
04/23/2026 04/23/26 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2026 04/14/26 For Sale $1,725,000 -- $1,056 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $8,563 $683,965 $368,880 $315,085
2023 $8,368 $657,405 $354,556 $302,849
2022 $8,173 $644,515 $347,604 $296,911
2021 $7,894 $631,877 $340,788 $291,089
2020 $7,758 $625,399 $337,294 $288,105
2019 $7,617 $613,136 $330,680 $282,456
2018 $7,407 $601,113 $324,196 $276,917
2017 $7,334 $589,327 $317,840 $271,487
2016 $7,153 $577,772 $311,608 $266,164
2015 $7,071 $569,093 $306,927 $262,166
2014 $6,902 $557,946 $300,915 $257,031
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82042890

MLSListings

APN: 038-172-09-000

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