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105 Stephen Rd, Aptos, CA, 95003

4beds
4baths
2,532sqft
$1,645,000
$650price/sqft
$9,902/moest. monthly cost
$396,080/yrincome needed

About This Home

Timeless Spanish Charm in the Heart of Rio del Mar Beach. A rare opportunity to own one of the original Spanish-style fourplexes in sought-after Rio del Mar Beach. Built in 1932, this property reflects the architectural heritage of California's coastal communities while offering the stability of an exceptional investment. Situated on a single parcel moments from the sand, the fourplex features four one-bedroom, one-bath units a desirable mix that attracts tenants and strong rental demand in one of Santa Cruz's most coveted beachside neighborhoods. Units are separately metered. Recent improvements include a remodeled kitchen in Unit 1 and new paint and flooring in Unit 4. Residents enjoy an effortless coastal lifestyle steps from the beach, with Cabrillo College minutes away, Nisene Marks nearby for hiking and biking, and the shops and charm of Aptos Village close at hand. With multifamily development extremely limited and coastal properties increasingly hard to acquire, opportunities like this are rare historic architecture, a prime location, and lasting appreciation in one legacy asset. Ideal for expanding a portfolio, completing a 1031 exchange, or securing a trophy coastal asset this iconic fourplex is a true opportunity to own a piece of Santa Cruz County history.

Getting Around

48
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
63
BikeBikeable

Schools

6/10
5/10
Aptos Junior High SchoolGrades 7-81.3 mi
8/10
Aptos High SchoolGrades 9-122.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1932

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Wood

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Other,Residential

Interior

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 4

Dining Room

  • Features: NoFormalDiningRoom

Family Room

  • Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo

Features

  • Door features: Other
  • Fireplace features: Other

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Other
  • Cooling features: Other

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,532
  • Total interior livable area: 2,532 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: Other

Details

  • Parcel number: 04214122000
  • Zoning: RM-3
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Stories: 2

Lot

  • Lot size: 1,830 sqft

Parking

  • Parking features: On Street

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Inland Flooding
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in Santa Cruz County and California

Earthquake
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Snowstorm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $8,318$99,816
Home Insurance *$220$2,640
Property Taxes $822$9,864
Electricity $542$6,515
Total$9,902$118,824
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$339,497/yr
40% on housing$297,060/yr
45% on housing$264,053/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 11.0%
11.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.6%
0.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$650This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 95003$687
Santa Cruz County$620

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 95003$821
Santa Cruz County$663

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-18Price change$1,595,000
2026-08-12Price change$1,645,000
2026-08-12Price change$1,595,000
2026-07-29Price change$1,645,000
2026-07-21Listed for sale$1,745,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMario Desantis
BrokerageColdwell Banker Realty

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