Santa Cruz County Home & Community Information: California: Aptos

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.  Unfortunately the Apple Lane Inn was recently lost to foreclosure in 2010 and now is being sold by the bank.  For more information about this Bed & Breakfast for sale 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

This is a really unique home for sale located in the Aptos Hills in Santa Cruz County.  The home was custom built in 1966 and has some great features and originality.  It has been lovingly cared for over the years and is in great shape.  This 4 bedroom home for sale is set on just over 1 acre so there is plenty of room for gardening and outdoor entertaining.  Offered for the first time for sale for $697,500.

The living room in this 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 others in Aptos or Santa Cruz County.