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Aptos, Santa Cruz County

A collection of coastal and redwood neighborhoods south of Capitola, from the beach at Rio Del Mar to the trails of the Forest of Nisene Marks.

Living in Aptos

Beachfront, bluff-top and Seascape.

Aptos Village anchors the area with shops, restaurants and a park; Seascape brings a resort and golf; Rio Del Mar and Seacliff hold the beaches; and Aptos Hills, Larkin Valley and Day Valley stretch inland with room for horses and gardens. Cabrillo College sits on the hill above.

The homes

Beach homes and bluff-top houses, golf-course homes at Seascape, family neighborhoods off Soquel Drive, and rural properties with acreage in the hills.

Around town

  • Aptos Village
  • The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
  • Seascape
  • Cabrillo College
  • Rio Del Mar and Seacliff beaches

Worth knowing

Aptos spans very different markets a few minutes apart; price comparisons need to come from the same micro-area, not the zip code.

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Aptos questions

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Does Desantis Realty Group work in Aptos?

Yes. Aptos is in Santa Cruz County, one of the three counties Desantis Realty Group serves. Mario Desantis (Coldwell Banker Realty, CA DRE #02119587) represents sellers, buyers, trustees and investors there.

What kinds of homes are in Aptos?

Beach homes and bluff-top houses, golf-course homes at Seascape, family neighborhoods off Soquel Drive, and rural properties with acreage in the hills.

What should buyers know about Aptos?

Aptos spans very different markets a few minutes apart; price comparisons need to come from the same micro-area, not the zip code.

How do I find out what my Aptos home is worth?

Request a home valuation on this site. The team prepares a written valuation from recent Aptos and Santa Cruz County sales and walks you through it, with no obligation.

How far is Aptos from the Desantis Realty Group office?

The office is at 5435 Scotts Valley Dr, Ste B, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. Based in Scotts Valley, a few minutes from every town on this page.