For SaleOpen House6d on marketOpen House
145 Bennett Rd
Aptos, CA, 95003 • 95003 • Santa Cruz County
$1,250,000
$1289/sqft
Down payment assistance available
2Beds
2Baths
970Sqft
0.04 acLot
1956Built
Property DNA
Cottage Style
Built 1956 · 70 years of history
Outdoor Living
Deck
Sheds
Sheds
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$1,289/sqft
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1956
YOUR COASTAL RETREAT! This sunlit, inviting home captures the very essence of beach-side living. Picture yourself waking up to the soothing sound of waves, savoring the fresh ocean breeze, and taking a leisurely stroll just minutes away to sink your toes into the warm, soft sand. Nestled in the serene coastal enclave of Rio Del Mar Beach, this gem is just four blocks to the ocean, where you'll find a charming cafe, delicious dining options, and endless beach adventures waiting for you. Open and airy living spaces bathed in natural light, where modern updates meet nostalgic charm. The heart of the home - a beautifully updated kitchen large living room with welcoming wood-burning stove, and great separation of space between bedrooms. Designed with both comfort and connection in mind, this home offers a seamless indoor-outdoor flow, and a layout perfectly suited for low maintenance living. Start your mornings with coffee on the sunlit front deck, refresh in the outdoor shower after a beach day, or soak in the private hot tub under the stars. Whether you're dining al fresco, or gathering with loved ones for sunsets and beach bonfires, this home embodies a quality lifestyle where you rejuvenate your soul. Your very own peaceful retreat.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights outdoor shower, beautifully updated kitchen, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$7,976/month
Principal & Interest$6,310
Property Tax$1,250
Insurance$417
Down payment20% ($250,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.48% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,000,000 loan
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At a glance
Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year Built1956
HeatingElectric, Wood Stove, Wall Furnace
CoolingNone
Parking1 Carport space
Lot1,786 sqft
Days on Zillow6 Days
Price/sqft$1,289
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence, Residential
StyleCottage
Year built1956
Stories2
Systems
HeatingElectric, Wood Stove, Wall Furnace
CoolingNone
RoofOther
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingCarport, Off Street, On Street
Fireplaces1
FencingFront Yard
Lot1,786 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood95003
ZoningR-1-3.5
Annual tax$10,758
Parcel04217113
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
One Or More Skylights
Open Beam Ceiling
Appliances
Exhaust Fan
Gas Oven/Range
Refrigerator
Washer/Dryer
Flooring
Laminate
Vinyl Linoleum
Heating
Electric
Wood Stove
Wall Furnace
Cooling
None
Laundry
Inside
Fireplace
Living Room
Wood Burning
Wood Burning Stove
Exterior Features
Parking
Carport
Off Street
On Street
Patio & Porch
Deck
Lot Features
Level
Utilities
Public Utilities
Water Public
Gas
PublicUtilities
Other Structures
Sheds
Room details
5 rooms detailed
Bedroom
GroundFloorBedroom
Bathroom
FullonGroundFloorHalfonGroundFloor
Dining Room
DiningArea
Family Room
SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
ExhaustFanSkylights
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market6
Est. value$1,218,100
Est. rent$3,894/mo
Tax rate1.10%
Price/sqft$1289
On marketMar 31, 2026
PostedMar 31, 2026
Last sold$715,000
MLS updatedApr 7, 2026
Tour days9
Views1,349
Favorites39
How are the schools in Aptos?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Aptos, CA, 95003
Price history
15 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 31, 2026Listed For Sale$1,250,000$1,289MLSListings Inc
Mar 7, 2023Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
Feb 28, 2023Listed For Rent$3,800$4Zillow Rentals
Nov 14, 2019Listing Removed$899,000$927Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Oct 8, 2019Price Change$899,000$927Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Aptos
Sep 1, 2019Listed For Sale$925,000$954Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Jun 22, 2019Listing Removed$4,000$4Owner
May 22, 2019Listed For Rent$4,000$4Owner
Oct 2, 2018Sold$715,000$737MLSListings Inc
Sep 1, 2018Pending Sale$699,000$721Sereno Group
Aug 23, 2018Listed For Sale$699,000$721Sereno Group
Oct 28, 2009Sold$465,000$479Public Record
Sep 4, 2009Price Change$549,500$566David Lyng & Associates
Aug 21, 2009Listed For Sale$589,500$608David Lyng & Associates
Aug 31, 2006Sold$590,000$608Public Record
Listed For Sale$1,250,000
Mar 31, 2026•$1,289/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listing Removed—
Mar 7, 2023•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$3,800
Feb 28, 2023•$4/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed$899,000
Nov 14, 2019•$927/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Price Change$899,000
Oct 8, 2019•$927/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Aptos
Listed For Sale$925,000
Sep 1, 2019•$954/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Listing Removed$4,000
Jun 22, 2019•$4/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$4,000
May 22, 2019•$4/sqft•Owner
Sold$715,000
Oct 2, 2018•$737/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Pending Sale$699,000
Sep 1, 2018•$721/sqft•Sereno Group
Listed For Sale$699,000
Aug 23, 2018•$721/sqft•Sereno Group
Sold$465,000
Oct 28, 2009•$479/sqft•Public Record
Price Change$549,500
Sep 4, 2009•$566/sqft•David Lyng & Associates
Listed For Sale$589,500
Aug 21, 2009•$608/sqft•David Lyng & Associates
Sold$590,000
Aug 31, 2006•$608/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2025$10,758$797,596
Apr 7, 2024$9,981$781,957
Apr 7, 2023$9,631$766,625
Apr 7, 2022$9,417$751,593
Apr 7, 2021$9,121$736,855
Apr 7, 2020$8,966$729,300
Apr 7, 2019$8,807$715,000
Apr 7, 2018$6,694$527,527
Apr 7, 2017$6,627$517,184
Apr 7, 2016$6,467$507,043
Apr 7, 2015$6,388$499,426
Apr 7, 2014$6,235$489,643
Apr 7, 2012—$437,100
Apr 7, 2011—$455,700
Apr 7, 2010—$465,000
Apr 7, 2009—$442,500
Apr 7, 2008—$536,900
Apr 7, 2007—$590,000
Apr 7, 2006—$47,479
Apr 7, 2005—$46,548
Apr 7, 2004—$45,635
Apr 7, 2003—$44,798
Apr 7, 2002—$43,919
Apr 7, 2001—$43,058
Apr 7, 2000—$42,213
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Local context around this listing
Aptos, CA • Santa Cruz County
Nearby cities
AptosBen LomondBoulder CreekCapitolaFeltonLos GatosSanta CruzScotts Valley
Nearby zip codes
950019500395073
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