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.
Sold for $1,350,000
Zestimate®
$1,350,000
355 Valencia Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
3beds
1,885sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1974
1.24 Acres Lot
$1,350,000 Zestimate®
$716/sqft
$4,821 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,350,000
$1.24M - $1.47M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melody Russell 01743923 831-332-3975,
eXp Realty of California Inc 888-584-9427
Bought with:
Phoebe Benet, 02135797
eXp Realty of California Inc
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82054768
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, InvertedFloorPlan, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, SolidSurface, Tile, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, Pantry, Skylights
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Other, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,885
- Total interior livable area: 1,885 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Covered, Guest, Parking Area
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Barbecue, Storage Shed Structure, Drought Tolerant Plants
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest/Woods, Garden/Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 1.24 Acres
- Features: Grade Varies
Details
- Additional structures: StorageFacility
- Parcel number: 04108135
- Zoning: R-1-10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Aptos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $716/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $270,851
- Annual tax amount: $3,473
- Date on market: 7/19/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Sold | $1,350,000+8%$716/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82054768 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2026 | Pending sale | $1,250,000$663/sqft |
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| 7/22/2026 | Contingent | $1,250,000$663/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #ML82054768 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2026 | Pending sale | $1,250,000$663/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #ML82054768 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000$663/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #ML82054619 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,473 +9.6% | $270,851 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,170 +1.9% | $265,541 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,112 +2.1% | $260,334 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,048 +6.3% | $255,230 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,868 +1.4% | $250,225 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,827 +1.7% | $247,659 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,781 +2.5% | $242,802 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,714 +0.7% | $238,042 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,694 +2.6% | $233,374 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,626 +2.2% | $228,798 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,571 +2.1% | $225,362 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,517 | $220,948 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $215,636 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $211,408 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $209,828 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $210,327 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $206,203 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $202,160 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $198,196 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $194,310 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $190,500 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $187,009 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $183,342 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $179,747 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $176,223 |
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Neighborhood: 95003
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Valencia Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Aptos Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Aptos High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: ValenciaElementary_1
- Middle: AptosJuniorHigh
- High: AptosHigh
- District: PajaroValleyUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- California
- Santa Cruz County
- Aptos
- 95003
- 355 Valencia Rd
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