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Introducing Valencia Meadows, a rare collection of seven estate homesites set across approximately 74 acres in the rolling hills of Aptos. Individual parcels range from approximately 6.3 to 23 acres, offering remarkable scale, privacy, and flexibility for the creation of custom residences in a naturally beautiful setting. The thoughtfully planned community includes a private internal road network, individual well and septic infrastructure, and designated residential development areas integrated into the existing topography. Open meadows, mature trees, ridgelines, and protected natural areas give each homesite a distinct sense of place while preserving the character of the land. Located at 700 Valencia School Road, Valencia Meadows offers the tranquility of country living within easy reach of Aptos Village, Highway 1, local beaches, Nisene Marks State Park, and the greater Santa Cruz coastline. With only seven homesites across approximately 74 acres, Valencia Meadows presents an uncommon opportunity to create a private California estate surrounded by space, scenery, and the natural beauty of the Aptos hills.

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ ML82059181 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Introducing Valencia Meadows, a rare collection of seven estate homesites set across approximately 74 acres in the rolling hills of Aptos. Individual parcels range from approximately 6.3 to 23 acres, offering remarkable scale, privacy, and flexibility for the creation of custom residences in a naturally beautiful setting. The thoughtfully planned community includes a private internal road network, individual well and septic infrastructure, and designated residential development areas integrated into the existing topography. Open meadows, mature trees, ridgelines, and protected natural areas give each homesite a distinct sense of place while preserving the character of the land. Located at 700 Valencia School Road, Valencia Meadows offers the tranquility of country living within easy reach of Aptos Village, Highway 1, local beaches, Nisene Marks State Park, and the greater Santa Cruz coastline. With only seven homesites across approximately 74 acres, Valencia Meadows presents an uncommon opportunity to create a private California estate surrounded by space, scenery, and the natural beauty of the Aptos hills.

700 Valencia School Road, Aptos

$2,495,000

Discover exceptional contemporary living with STUNNING VIEWS in this beautifully designed custom home offering 3,949 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a separate bonus guest suite w/1 BR 1 BA, 3-car garage w/ workshop & abundant storage, on 4.59 acres near Aptos Village. Distinctive architecture & light-filled interiors connect beautifully with the natural surroundings. Expansive windows frame sweeping views of rolling hills & lush valleys, w/a glimpse of the ocean in the distance. All main living areas are conveniently located on one level, while decks create an indoor-outdoor flow for relaxing & entertaining. The expansive property offers exceptional versatility with room for an ADU, RV parking, an orchard and gardens. Additional highlights include newer dual-pane windows, air conditioning, an outdoor kitchen with pizza oven, spacious backyard and entertaining patio, owned solar: 11kW with 2 Tesla Powerwall whole-home battery backup system. NEM2 rates. Located on a private cul-de-sac near Aptos Village, restaurants, shopping, beaches and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, this special property offers easy access to the best of the Aptos lifestyle. A rare combination of acreage, privacy, views, versatile living spaces and thoughtful amenities in a distinctive custom home.

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82058493 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Discover exceptional contemporary living with STUNNING VIEWS in this beautifully designed custom home offering 3,949 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a separate bonus guest suite w/1 BR 1 BA, 3-car garage w/ workshop & abundant storage, on 4.59 acres near Aptos Village. Distinctive architecture & light-filled interiors connect beautifully with the natural surroundings. Expansive windows frame sweeping views of rolling hills & lush valleys, w/a glimpse of the ocean in the distance. All main living areas are conveniently located on one level, while decks create an indoor-outdoor flow for relaxing & entertaining. The expansive property offers exceptional versatility with room for an ADU, RV parking, an orchard and gardens. Additional highlights include newer dual-pane windows, air conditioning, an outdoor kitchen with pizza oven, spacious backyard and entertaining patio, owned solar: 11kW with 2 Tesla Powerwall whole-home battery backup system. NEM2 rates. Located on a private cul-de-sac near Aptos Village, restaurants, shopping, beaches and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, this special property offers easy access to the best of the Aptos lifestyle. A rare combination of acreage, privacy, views, versatile living spaces and thoughtful amenities in a distinctive custom home.

200 Marthas Way, Aptos

$10,000,000

Introducing Valencia Meadows, a rare collection of seven estate homesites set across approximately 74 acres in the rolling hills of Aptos. Individual parcels range from approximately 6.3 to 23 acres, offering remarkable scale, privacy, and flexibility for the creation of custom residences in a naturally beautiful setting. The thoughtfully planned community includes a private internal road network, individual well and septic infrastructure, and designated residential development areas integrated into the existing topography. Open meadows, mature trees, ridgelines, and protected natural areas give each homesite a distinct sense of place while preserving the character of the land. Located at 700 Valencia School Road, Valencia Meadows offers the tranquility of country living within easy reach of Aptos Village, Highway 1, local beaches, Nisene Marks State Park, and the greater Santa Cruz coastline. With only seven homesites across approximately 74 acres, Valencia Meadows presents an uncommon opportunity to create a private California estate surrounded by space, scenery, and the natural beauty of the Aptos hills.

ML82059302 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Introducing Valencia Meadows, a rare collection of seven estate homesites set across approximately 74 acres in the rolling hills of Aptos. Individual parcels range from approximately 6.3 to 23 acres, offering remarkable scale, privacy, and flexibility for the creation of custom residences in a naturally beautiful setting. The thoughtfully planned community includes a private internal road network, individual well and septic infrastructure, and designated residential development areas integrated into the existing topography. Open meadows, mature trees, ridgelines, and protected natural areas give each homesite a distinct sense of place while preserving the character of the land. Located at 700 Valencia School Road, Valencia Meadows offers the tranquility of country living within easy reach of Aptos Village, Highway 1, local beaches, Nisene Marks State Park, and the greater Santa Cruz coastline. With only seven homesites across approximately 74 acres, Valencia Meadows presents an uncommon opportunity to create a private California estate surrounded by space, scenery, and the natural beauty of the Aptos hills.

700 Valencia School Road, Aptos

$2,760,000

Set on ~17.2 acres in the Aptos Hills between Aptos and Corralitos, 760 Del Valle offers a private country setting surrounded by vineyards and rolling valley views. Framed by palm trees and bougainvillea, the ~3,400 sq ft residence features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, generous living and entertaining spaces, and an updated kitchen. Outdoors, the property is designed for relaxed California living with a pool, spa, cabana, putting green, pickleball court, expansive patios and decks, and room for guests, gardening, and recreation. The acreage also includes approximately 2 acres of vineyard planted with Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, with its own irrigation system. A three-car garage, RV/boat parking, private well and septic system add practicality, while the vineyard setting and proximity to Aptos, Corralitos and the coast give the property a distinctive combination of privacy, acreage and accessibility.

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82058960 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Set on ~17.2 acres in the Aptos Hills between Aptos and Corralitos, 760 Del Valle offers a private country setting surrounded by vineyards and rolling valley views. Framed by palm trees and bougainvillea, the ~3,400 sq ft residence features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, generous living and entertaining spaces, and an updated kitchen. Outdoors, the property is designed for relaxed California living with a pool, spa, cabana, putting green, pickleball court, expansive patios and decks, and room for guests, gardening, and recreation. The acreage also includes approximately 2 acres of vineyard planted with Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon, with its own irrigation system. A three-car garage, RV/boat parking, private well and septic system add practicality, while the vineyard setting and proximity to Aptos, Corralitos and the coast give the property a distinctive combination of privacy, acreage and accessibility.

760 Del Valle, Aptos

$2,450,000

At the crest of the building pad, nearly sixty acres of Santa Cruz Mountains redwood forest fall away in every direction, framed by ridgelines that fade from green to blue with distance. The land is already prepared: a level, cleared pad, a privately owned pump house and water storage tanks fed by a shared well, a weather station, and an electrical transformer, all in place before a single permit is pulled. The approach climbs a private driveway from pavement to packed gravel, lined with retaining walls and canopied by redwood and Douglas fir draped in lace lichen. The shops and restaurants of Aptos Village are under ten minutes away. The quiet, once the gate closes behind it, is complete. This is not a finished home. It is the rarer commodity in the Santa Cruz Mountains: usable scale, commanding views, and prepared infrastructure on the same parcel, where most comparable land offers only one of the three. Anchored by mountain views and a short run to Aptos Village, the lot represents a rare foundation for a forest retreat within reach of the Bay.

ML82052671 MLS ⋅ Active Status

At the crest of the building pad, nearly sixty acres of Santa Cruz Mountains redwood forest fall away in every direction, framed by ridgelines that fade from green to blue with distance. The land is already prepared: a level, cleared pad, a privately owned pump house and water storage tanks fed by a shared well, a weather station, and an electrical transformer, all in place before a single permit is pulled. The approach climbs a private driveway from pavement to packed gravel, lined with retaining walls and canopied by redwood and Douglas fir draped in lace lichen. The shops and restaurants of Aptos Village are under ten minutes away. The quiet, once the gate closes behind it, is complete. This is not a finished home. It is the rarer commodity in the Santa Cruz Mountains: usable scale, commanding views, and prepared infrastructure on the same parcel, where most comparable land offers only one of the three. Anchored by mountain views and a short run to Aptos Village, the lot represents a rare foundation for a forest retreat within reach of the Bay.

2320 Newell Drive, Aptos

$5,999,999

Unique Investment & Landmark Property. A one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a property with 2 existing houses + a Commercial Building AND likely the possibility to subdivide and build a large single-family home + a 1200-foot ADU on the top ridge of the property!!! Property is a total of 30 acres with the possibility of a 10-acre lot split for a building site on the upper ridge. The ridge has been graded and cleared, newly paved road to the top ridge. Sweeping canyon views from the potential building site. Home to the Bamboo Giant Nursery, this estate features the largest public bamboo grove in the U.S., along with redwoods, sunny clearings, and a koi pond with a self-sustaining waterfall. Additionally, the property includes 12 rental units generating steady income: Two homes with 2 units each (1,904 sq. ft. and 4,673 sq. ft.), Total 6,577 SF Total bed /bath count 9/7 plus a commercial/art studio building with 8 creative bays (2,693 sq. ft.). All units are fully tenant-occupied, providing a significant monthly rent roll. The natural beauty has also made this property a sought-after venue for weddings, fairs, and tours. A rare opportunity to combine income, development, and natural splendor in one remarkable property. Seller is offering partial seller financing to qualified buyers.

ML82042810 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Unique Investment & Landmark Property. A one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a property with 2 existing houses + a Commercial Building AND likely the possibility to subdivide and build a large single-family home + a 1200-foot ADU on the top ridge of the property!!! Property is a total of 30 acres with the possibility of a 10-acre lot split for a building site on the upper ridge. The ridge has been graded and cleared, newly paved road to the top ridge. Sweeping canyon views from the potential building site. Home to the Bamboo Giant Nursery, this estate features the largest public bamboo grove in the U.S., along with redwoods, sunny clearings, and a koi pond with a self-sustaining waterfall. Additionally, the property includes 12 rental units generating steady income: Two homes with 2 units each (1,904 sq. ft. and 4,673 sq. ft.), Total 6,577 SF Total bed /bath count 9/7 plus a commercial/art studio building with 8 creative bays (2,693 sq. ft.). All units are fully tenant-occupied, providing a significant monthly rent roll. The natural beauty has also made this property a sought-after venue for weddings, fairs, and tours. A rare opportunity to combine income, development, and natural splendor in one remarkable property. Seller is offering partial seller financing to qualified buyers.

5601 Freedom Boulevard, Aptos

$5,999,999

Unique Investment & Landmark Property. Own a piece of California unlike any other. Imagine the possibilities: Family Compound, Retreat Center...or live there and enjoy ample rental income in addition to living on this fabulous property! Home to the Bamboo Giant Nursery, this 30+ acre estate features the largest public bamboo grove in the U.S., along with redwoods, hiking paths, sunny clearings, and a koi pond with a self-sustaining waterfall. The property includes 12 rental units generating steady income: two homes with 2 units each (1,904 sq. ft. and 4,673 sq. ft.), Total 6,577 SF Total bed /bath count 9/7 plus a commercial/art studio building with 8 creative bays (2,693 sq. ft.). All units are fully tenant-occupied, providing a significant monthly rent roll. Beyond its current use, the land potentially offers future development possibilities, with ~10 acres possibly subdividable from the 30 acres to build a massive house plus and ADU with sweeping canyon views. Buyer to verify! The natural beauty has also made this property a sought-after venue for weddings, fairs, and tours. A rare opportunity to combine income, development, and natural splendor in one remarkable property. Seller is offering partial seller financing to qualified buyers.

9 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ ML82042803 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Unique Investment & Landmark Property. Own a piece of California unlike any other. Imagine the possibilities: Family Compound, Retreat Center...or live there and enjoy ample rental income in addition to living on this fabulous property! Home to the Bamboo Giant Nursery, this 30+ acre estate features the largest public bamboo grove in the U.S., along with redwoods, hiking paths, sunny clearings, and a koi pond with a self-sustaining waterfall. The property includes 12 rental units generating steady income: two homes with 2 units each (1,904 sq. ft. and 4,673 sq. ft.), Total 6,577 SF Total bed /bath count 9/7 plus a commercial/art studio building with 8 creative bays (2,693 sq. ft.). All units are fully tenant-occupied, providing a significant monthly rent roll. Beyond its current use, the land potentially offers future development possibilities, with ~10 acres possibly subdividable from the 30 acres to build a massive house plus and ADU with sweeping canyon views. Buyer to verify! The natural beauty has also made this property a sought-after venue for weddings, fairs, and tours. A rare opportunity to combine income, development, and natural splendor in one remarkable property. Seller is offering partial seller financing to qualified buyers.

5601 Freedom Boulevard, Aptos

$5,199,000

Honey Hill is a 21+ acre estate in the Aptos Hills that combines privacy, scale, and proximity, set among the rolling landscapes of Larkin Valley with panoramic views and minutes to Aptos Village and the coast. Built in 2014, the 3,796 sq ft home is designed for both daily living and entertaining, with wraparound brick porches, high ceilings, abundant natural light, and seamless indoor outdoor flow. The living room features a fireplace, built-ins, and direct backyard access. The chef's kitchen includes marble countertops, farmhouse sink, island, breakfast bar, walk-in pantry, and breakfast nook, with a dining room opening to the porch and a separate library for retreat. The main-level primary suite offers herringbone floors, walk-in closet, and a bath with clawfoot tub and double shower, while upstairs includes three bedrooms, full bath, family room, and office. Outdoor amenities include covered dining, firepit, outdoor kitchen, gardens, fruit trees, trails, and space for horses. Additional features include an oversized garage, mudroom, RV hookups, generator, and potential for a barn or ADU. A rare position where acreage and privacy meet coastal access, offering the feel of a secluded ranch just minutes from Aptos, Santa Cruz, and the broader Monterey Bay.

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82040195 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Honey Hill is a 21+ acre estate in the Aptos Hills that combines privacy, scale, and proximity, set among the rolling landscapes of Larkin Valley with panoramic views and minutes to Aptos Village and the coast. Built in 2014, the 3,796 sq ft home is designed for both daily living and entertaining, with wraparound brick porches, high ceilings, abundant natural light, and seamless indoor outdoor flow. The living room features a fireplace, built-ins, and direct backyard access. The chef's kitchen includes marble countertops, farmhouse sink, island, breakfast bar, walk-in pantry, and breakfast nook, with a dining room opening to the porch and a separate library for retreat. The main-level primary suite offers herringbone floors, walk-in closet, and a bath with clawfoot tub and double shower, while upstairs includes three bedrooms, full bath, family room, and office. Outdoor amenities include covered dining, firepit, outdoor kitchen, gardens, fruit trees, trails, and space for horses. Additional features include an oversized garage, mudroom, RV hookups, generator, and potential for a barn or ADU. A rare position where acreage and privacy meet coastal access, offering the feel of a secluded ranch just minutes from Aptos, Santa Cruz, and the broader Monterey Bay.

365 Race Horse Lane, Aptos

$1,695,000

Experience the best of country living in Aptos with beautiful ocean views in this inviting coastal haven. Just minutes from local restaurants, markets, wineries, boutique shops, and the sandy shores of Rio Del Mar Beach, this property offers both quiet living and a convenient location. The roomy layout includes four bedrooms and four baths, complemented by vaulted ceilings that enhance the home's bright, open feel. The lower-level primary suite offers its own office area. A carport provides covered parking, and a separate studio apartment adds flexibility for guests, rental opportunities, or creative space. Enjoy sunny days by your private pool, take in the scenery from the expansive ocean-view deck, and relax into the tranquil surroundings. 530 Quail Run Road offers a rare combination of ocean vistas, comfort, and an ideal location.

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ ML82030401 MLS ⋅ Active Status

Experience the best of country living in Aptos with beautiful ocean views in this inviting coastal haven. Just minutes from local restaurants, markets, wineries, boutique shops, and the sandy shores of Rio Del Mar Beach, this property offers both quiet living and a convenient location. The roomy layout includes four bedrooms and four baths, complemented by vaulted ceilings that enhance the home's bright, open feel. The lower-level primary suite offers its own office area. A carport provides covered parking, and a separate studio apartment adds flexibility for guests, rental opportunities, or creative space. Enjoy sunny days by your private pool, take in the scenery from the expansive ocean-view deck, and relax into the tranquil surroundings. 530 Quail Run Road offers a rare combination of ocean vistas, comfort, and an ideal location.

530 Quail Run Road, Aptos

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