Santa Cruz County Home & Community Information

APTOS (95003) SUMMERTIME HOME SALES REPORT 2011

The 95003 zip code encompasses the areas of Aptos, Rio Del Mar, Seascape and Seacliff.  The Aptos area is located on the south end of Santa Cruz County, between Capitola/Soquel and Watsonville.  Rio del Mar/Seascape has long stretches of beaches and a vacation atmosphere.  Many people own second homes or vacation homes there.  For example the Seascape Resort is a vacation community. 

Let's take a look at how Aptos or the 95003 zip code area fared for home sales in the Summer of 2011:

In June there were 23 Aptos home sales, 20 home sales in July and 25 Aptos home sales in August 2011.

The average Aptos home sale price in June 2011 was $530,000, in July the average price was $822,000 and in August the average Aptos home sale price was $644,000.  As you can see there is quite a swing in the average Aptos home sale price over the summer months.  This can sometimes be attributed to a multi million dollar beach home selling in a particular month which can skew the #'s.

The average days on market in Aptos varried between a low of 95 to a high of 126 this summer.  The 95003 zip code is not the fastest moving Real Estate market in Santa Cruz County but it is not the slowest either.  There are foreclosures and short sales in many areas in Aptos or 95003 zip code and there is opportunity for first time buyers and investors to buy homes a great price near the beach.  There are homes priced under $400,000 in the Aptos area now.

For more information about living in Aptos, buying a foreclosure, community events, financing etc . . . feel free to contact me , I am happy to help!  Go here to see a current list of Aptos foreclosures of sale.

APTOS HOME SALES - REAL ESTATE VALUES REPORT  MID-2011

Aptos, CA is located on the south end of Santa Cruz County in Monterey Bay.  Aptos is a sleepy community with beautiful areas like Nisene Marks State Park and the beaches of Rio del Mar and Seacliff.  Homes for sale in the Aptos, Rio Del Mar, Seascape areas have everything from tiny beach cottage vacation homes to mountain estate properties with vineyards.  Let's take a look at Aptos (95003) home sales for the first part of 2011.

There have been 81 Aptos home sales from Jan 1st to June 1st 2011.  This is including all of the 95003 zip code which is Aptos, Rio Del Mar, Seacliff, Seascape areas.

The average price of an Aptos home sale in this time period was about $747,000.  This is much higher than Santa Cruz County as a whole where the median home price in April 2011 was $445,000.

The highest priced Aptos home sale was a beach front home on Bayview Dr that sold All Cash for $3,308,000.

The lowest priced Aptos home sale was 2 bedroom foreclosure that also sold All Cash for $245,000.

As you can see we have quite a range of homes for sale in Aptos, CA.  Contact me for a current list of Aptos homes for sale and more information about Aptos neighborhoods and Real Estate market conditions.

NEW OCEAN VIEW HOME FOR SALE IN APTOS , RIO DEL MAR

Brand new Construction Aptos ocean view home for sale near Rio del Mar!  One of the few new construction ocean view homes for sale in the Aptos area.  This ocean view home is located just steps to the Rio del Mar flats and beaches.  Search here for all Aptos and Rio del Mar homes for sale

This Aptos ocean view home for sale features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is constructed of the highest quality materials.  The reverse floor plan allows the main living areas to take advantage of the excellent ocean views and Monterey Bay Views.

You can Walk to the beaches of Rio del Mar and enjoy the relaxed Santa Cruz lifestyle.  This new construction home would be a great vacation or second home. 

 Aptos Ocean view home for sale has a 1 car garage and plenty of off street parking which is at a premium in this beach location.

For more information about Aptos Oceanview homes for sale or the communities of Aptos and Santa Cruz please contact Jessica Wallace, Realtor.  Go here to SEARCH FOR APTOS HOMES FOR SALE

FHA APPROVED CONDOS IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY - WOODSIDE TERRACE - WILLOWBROOK LANE, APTOS

There are only a handful of FHA approved condos in Santa Cruz County.  For those looking to buy a condo or townhome and only have the 3.5% downpayment, Woodside Terrace Condominiums in Aptos is an FHA approved condo complex in Santa Cruz County.  For a current list (the condos the FHA approves are subject to change) of other FHA approved condos or townhomes in Santa Cruz feel free to contact me.

Woodside Terrace condos are located on Willowbrook Lane in Aptos which is near New Brighton State Beach, Cabrillo College, shopping, public transportation and restaurants.  It is a great location for families or seniors.

Woodside Terrace Condominium Complex in Aptos is a a clean, well maintained condo complex in a peaceful setting just off of Highway 1.  Most units are 2 or 3 bedrooms and have garages and at least one patio or deck. 

Woodside Terrace Condo Complex on Willowbrook Ln has a community pool and spa.  This is a great feature for kids and adults alike.  There are nice walking paths and green spaces in the condo/townhome complex that create a nice separation of space between the townhome units.

For a current list of townhomes, condos for sale in Woodside Terrace or to find out about other FHA approved condominiums in Santa Cruz County please contact me, I am happy to help!

Thinking about getting an FHA loan?  I can recommend several great lenders that can help you buy a home or condo with an FHA loan.  For another option read my post about FHA 203k loans.

APPLE LANE INN - 1ST BED AND BREAKFAST IN APTOS, CA

The Apple Lane Inn, a former Bed and Breakfast in Aptos, Ca is a beautiful piece of history and reminds us of the not so distant past of our town, Aptos.  Located near Cabrillo College on Soquel Dr, the Apple Lane Inn home is a Victorian Farmhouse built in the 1870's.  The Apple Lane Inn was built by George and Benjamin Porter, they ran a tannery there in the 1800's. 

The Apple Lane Inn was first opened as a Bed and Breakfast in 1983 and until recently still functioned as a Bed and Breakfast.  The Apple Lane Inn was lost to foreclosure in 2010 and was sold by the bank for $800,000.  For more information about Bed & Breakfast for sale in Santa Cruz or Aptos contact me.

Set on about 2 acres the former Apple Lane Inn property is beautiful and quiet but right in town.   For anyone who has dreamed of running a Bed & Breakfast in Aptos or Santa Cruz the Apple Lane Inn needs a some love but is a gorgeous spot for a B & B and weddings.  For those that love Victorian homes you will enjoy renovating this historic home. 

The interior of the former Apple Lane Inn has tons of character and has many rooms and offshoots from additions over the years. 

I grew up just up the hill from the Apple Lane Inn and we would sometimes go a little out of our way walking home from the school bus so that we could look at the Victorian home and it's beautiful gardens and surroundings.

The grounds have a a gazebo which would be a beautiful setting for weddings.

HOME PRICES IN APTOS, CA - REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT

Aptos, CA is located in Santa Cruz County between Capitola and La Selva Beach & Watsonville.  This 95003 area code consists of Aptos and the smaller communities within it:  Rio del Mar, Seascape, Seacliff. 

Home prices in Aptos have a wide range because Aptos has ocean front multi-million dollar beach homes, small beach cabins, mountain estates, horse property, vineyards, really something for everyone.  Aptos is on the Southern end of Santa Cruz County, closer to Monterey and is a bit reminiscent of Carmel as a sleepy beach town with lovely properties.  People from places like Modesto, Stockton, Sacramento love to escape the heat in the summer months in their areas and flock to the beaches of Aptos and Nature's Air Condition: the fog.

Let's take a look at Home Prices in Aptos, CA over the past 2 years:

Graph of Median Home Prices in Aptos, Rio Del Mar/Seascape, Seacliff, CA 2008-2009

As you can see in the graph above home prices in Aptos have gone down fairly consistently from the beginning of 2008 and about bottomed out in January of 2009 and since then have started to increase monthly.  The median home price for Aptos, Seacliff, Seascape/Rio Del Mar the entire year of 2009 was $659,167.  For 2008 the median home price for these areas was $723,833.

Graph of # of homes sold in Aptos, Rio del Mar/Seascape/Seacliff 2008-2009

The graph above illustrates the increase in the number of homes sold in Aptos since the beginning of 2009.  The drop in median home prices has resulted in more people being able to afford homes in the Aptos area and more homes selling.  In 2008 there were 188 homes sold in Aptos and in 2009, 201 homes were sold.  Demand for homes has begun to increase in Aptos leading to a likely gradual rise in median home prices here.

For more detailed information about home prices in a specific area or price range in Santa Cruz County contact me.  Here are some other posts I have written about home prices in other parts of Santa Cruz County:

Santa Cruz County Home Prices

Soquel Home Prices

Capitola Home Prices

Live Oak Home Prices

* All information and graphs from Clarus Market Metrics and ProMLSListings

ARTISTIC SPANISH STYLE 4 BEDROOM HOME FOR SALE IN APTOS, CA

The living room in this Aptos 4 bedroom home for sale has dramatic two story windows letting in light and views.  Beautiful dark hardwood floors compliment the white walls and dark window trim. 

The back yard has terraced brick walkways and

patio areas keeping true to the Spanish Style

of the home. 

Beautiful setting for summer BBQs and fun.

This 4 bedroom home for sale would be a great place to raise a family and serve as a sanctuary for one to come home to. 

There are many great properties in Santa Cruz County and Aptos.  Start here to Search for your Santa Cruz County Home. You will find accurate & up-to-date information about homes for sale in Santa Cruz County & Aptos as well as Foreclosures.

Feel free to Contact Me for more information about this home or any other homes for sale in Aptos or Santa Cruz County.

* This Aptos home SOLD in 2010 for $495,000