221 Highland Drive

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Some homes make you fall in love the moment you arrive. This is one of them. Step inside, and the calm is immediate. Light spills through vaulted, beamed ceilings, the blue of Monterey Bay fills every window, and every detail feels deliberate, as it should be. Modern without trying too hard, elegant without feeling formal. Built in 1938 on land once part of Claus Spreckels' Aptos Rancho, this home carries a rare thread of history, long before Rio became the neighborhood it is today. Living spaces flow easily indoors to out, anchored by a white brick fireplace and timeless finishes. Glass doors open onto covered patios and a striking tiled fireplace, made for long dinners and evenings watching the bay change color. Beyond, a spacious backyard offers space for whatever you dream up. A detached structure at the rear offers potential: an ADU, a guest retreat, a studio, an office. The bedroom is a quiet luxury, set beneath vaulted ceilings with soft light through picture windows. Two closets offer effortless storage, and the room feels serene, private, and impeccably finished, a true retreat at day's end. Minutes from Seacliff Beach, Aptos Village, and Nisene Marks, this is more than a beautiful home. It's an invitation to slow down and remember how good coastal living can feel.

Days on Market

0 days

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$1,895,000

List Price

$1,895,000

On Market Date

Jul 30, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Home

Area

48 - Rio Del Mar/Seascape

Zip Code

95003

MLS ID

ML82056057

APN

042-233-20-000

Year Built

1938

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Unavailable

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

1

Bath

1

Double Sinks, Stall Shower, Stone, Tile

Parking

2

Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street

SQ FT

1,144

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

6,186.0

Lot Acres

0.142011 Acres

Kitchen

Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Tile, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator

Cooling

None

Dining Room

Dining Area

Disclosures

Natural Hazard Disclosure

Family Room

Separate Family Room

Flooring

Laminate, Tile

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter, Post and Beam, Raised, Wood Frame

Fire Place

Insert, Living Room

Heating

Fireplace, Forced Air

Laundry

Inside, Washer / Dryer

Views

Bay, City Lights, Ocean, Water

Fee

Unavailable

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