Why Live in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley
Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley in Royal Oaks is centrally located between Aptos and Watsonville, nestled between the Santa Cruz mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The neighborhood features sloping valleys, numerous parks, and a variety of dining options. Castro Adobe State Historic Park, one of only two state parks in Santa Cruz County, offers public access to its historic adobe house and hosts various programs. Scott County Park provides a playground, picnic grounds, and lawn areas for family activities. Residents are within a ten-mile radius of several local beaches, including Manresa State Beach, New Brighton State Beach, and Sunset State Beach, ideal for swimming, surfing, and fishing. Dining options include Churchill & Beers for wood-fired pizzas and craft brews, El Vaquero Winery Tasting Room with live music, and Lito’s Community Café & Market with its rustic cottage-like interior. For groceries, locals frequent Cactus Corner and Seascape Foods, while Alladin Nursery & Gift Shop offers a wide selection of plants. The neighborhood's residential areas showcase country-like living with ranch-style, Craftsman, and occasional Mediterranean homes. Unique properties range from mountain cabins to estates with ponds or lake views. Aptos High School, part of the Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District, is highly rated. Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley is conveniently close to California 1, with Watsonville seven miles east and Santa Cruz 13 miles west. Watsonville Muni Airport and Watsonville Community Hospital are both approximately six miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley a good place to live?
Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley is a good place to live. Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.3 people per acre and a median age of 51. The average household income is $150,956 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 36.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley are home owners, with 20% of residents renting and 80% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley neighborhood guide.
Is Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, CA a safe neighborhood?
Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley?
The median home price in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley is $395,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $79,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,050 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $88K a year to afford the median home price in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley. The average household income in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley is $151K.
What are the best public schools in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley?
The best public schools that serve Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley are:
What are the best private schools in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley?
The best private schools that serve Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley are:
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Are home prices dropping in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley?
Yes, home prices in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley are down 72% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, CA
On average, homes in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, Royal Oaks sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, Royal Oaks over the last 12 months is $360,250, down 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$360,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$382,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$200,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$246
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
12
Median List Price
$395,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-16%