- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 1,144 Sqft
- .14 Acres
221 Highland Drive
Some homes make you fall in love the moment you arrive. This is one of them. Step inside, and the calm is immediate. Light spills through vaulted, beamed ceilings, the blue of Monterey Bay fills every window, and every detail feels deliberate, as it should be. Modern without trying too hard, elegant without feeling formal. Built in 1938 on land once part of Claus Spreckels' Aptos Rancho, this home carries a rare thread of history, long before Rio became the neighborhood it is today. Living spaces flow easily indoors to out, anchored by a white brick fireplace and timeless finishes. Glass doors open onto covered patios and a striking tiled fireplace, made for long dinners and evenings watching the bay change color. Beyond, a spacious backyard offers space for whatever you dream up. A detached structure at the rear offers potential: an ADU, a guest retreat, a studio, an office. The bedroom is a quiet luxury, set beneath vaulted ceilings with soft light through picture windows. Two closets offer effortless storage, and the room feels serene, private, and impeccably finished, a true retreat at day's end. Minutes from Seacliff Beach, Aptos Village, and Nisene Marks, this is more than a beautiful home. It's an invitation to slow down and remember how good coastal living can feel.
Essential Information
- MLS® #ML82056057
- Price$1,895,000
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1.00
- Full Baths1
- Square Footage1,144
- Acres0.14
- Year Built1938
- TypeResidential
- Sub-TypeSingle Family Residence
- StatusActive
Community Information
- Address221 Highland Drive
- Area699 - Not Defined
- CityAptos
- CountySanta Cruz
- Zip Code95003
Amenities
- UtilitiesNatural Gas Available
- Parking Spaces1
- ParkingOff Street
- # of Garages1
- GaragesOff Street
- ViewBay, City Lights, Ocean, Water
Interior
- InteriorLaminate, Tile
- Interior FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s)
- HeatingForced Air, Fireplace(s)
- CoolingNone
- FireplaceYes
- FireplacesLiving Room
- # of Stories1
Appliances
Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator
Exterior
- Lot DescriptionSloped Down
- RoofComposition
- FoundationConcrete Perimeter
School Information
- DistrictOther
- ElementaryRio Del Mar
- MiddleOther
- HighAptos
Additional Information
- Date ListedJuly 30th, 2026
- Days on Market7
- ZoningR-1-4
Listing Details
- AgentStrock Team
- OfficeeXp Realty of California Inc
Strock Team, eXp Realty of California Inc.
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