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Aptos Homes for Sale
Aptos homes for sale, from beach flats to redwood hillsides. Search active MLS listings with Walter Stauss. Local since 1978.
Aptos sits on both sides of Highway 1 between Capitola and Rio del Mar. Coastal flats, redwood hills, and a community that has stuck around. Below are active listings and the buyer-side context I share with everyone shopping here.
Search active listings in Aptos
Filter by price, bedrooms, or street. Updated daily from the MLS.
What's moving in Aptos
Aptos splits between flats and hills, and the two tiers move on different math. Walk-to-beach townhomes in Aptos Village and Rio del Mar move fast in spring. Hillside homes are slower but trade on view, privacy, and lot size. Set up a saved search for either tier and be ready to tour quickly.
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I keep a full neighborhood guide for this area: schools, commute, what to know about the land, and tips for buyers and sellers.
FAQ: Buying in Aptos
What's the price range for Aptos homes for sale?
Wide. Walk-to-beach townhomes start at one tier; hillside view properties price at another. Both tiers move on different buyer pools and different comps. The current MLS list above shows what's active today.
Are Aptos homes mostly on the ocean side or the mountain side?
Both. Aptos sits on both sides of Highway 1. The flats run between the highway and the ocean (Aptos Village, Rio del Mar). The hills run between the highway and the mountains (upper Aptos, into the redwoods).
What schools serve Aptos?
Most of Aptos feeds Pajaro Valley Unified, with high schoolers split between Aptos High and Soquel High depending on assignment. Confirm by exact address; the boundary line splits a few streets.
Are there off-market Aptos homes for sale?
Yes. A meaningful share of Aptos transactions close before the home hits public MLS. After decades on the ground, I get calls about pocket listings and homes testing the waters. Worth flagging in your buyer call.