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16 Potbelly Beach Road
$2,150,000
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16 Potbelly Beach Road

Aptos, CA 95003
bedrooms
2 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
774 Ft²
$12,957
Est. Monthly
$2,400
HOA / Fees

About This Property

This is a rare opportunity to purchase and build your custom dream home on one of the few available ocean front lots on the Monterey Bay. Part of the private, gated community of Potbelly Beach in Aptos, Ca. This property currently includes a family beach cabin built in 1959. The small but sturdy 3 bedroom, 1 bath cabin flows out to a deck that is almost as large as the house itself. Owned by the same family for more than 65 years, its time for a new family and a new house to take advantage of all the ocean front position has to offer: the sound of the waves, the sea lions who accompany you on your morning walk, the  sunset, and evening gatherings you might have on the deck. The cabin is part of a 17 member association that shares maintenance of the beach revetment, road and additional acreage on the bluff above. The property is gated with a caretaker. And while you feel a world away, you are close to Highway 1 and the conveniences of Aptos and Capitola. Here is a great venue for entertaining multiple generations of family and friends, while still giving you an opportunity to expand or custom build your year-around dream home in the future if you so desire.
Unit Size
774 Ft²
Days on Market
100 days
Land Size
0.27 acres
Price per sqft
$2,778
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
$2,400
Year Built
1959

Listed By

David Mann
Coldwell Banker Realty
Shelley Patton
Coldwell Banker Realty

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Last updated: 4 months ago (MLSListings Inc. #ML82055699)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jul 28, 2026 Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty $2,150,000
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
May 15, 2025 Price Decreased $2,395,000
↓ $355K (12.9%)
Price Decreased
Jan 2, 2025 Listed $2,750,000
Listed
Owned by the same family for 71 years, this Potbelly Beach property is part of a private and exclusive gated community of 17 beachfront homes situated next to New Brighton State Beach. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a home in what many consider to be the best beachfront location in all of Santa Cruz County. Enjoy ocean living, gorgeous sunsets, sea lions, diving pelicans and dolphins, including views of whales and thousands of sooty shearwater during their annual migrations. The existing cozy three bedroom, one bath summer cabin with open water views from the living room and expansive deck is mere steps to the sand. It provides a great venue for entertaining multiple generations of family and friends, while still giving you an opportunity to expand or custom build your year-around dream home in the future if you so desire. Minutes away from Capitola Village, Aptos and Santa Cruz, this property is also close to Highway 1 and your commute north or south.

Property Highlights

Fireplace
Interior Details
Full Bathrooms: 1
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Flooring Type: Laminate
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Free Standing
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 774
Square Footage Source: $0
Year Built Source: Assessor
Year Built: 1959
Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Lot Size Area: 11892
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.273
Lot Size Square Feet: 11892
Water Source: Public
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: None
Sewer : Public Sewer
Location Details
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities: Management
HOA Fee: $2,400
HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1959
  • Effective Year Built: 1959
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 4
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 10
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 14
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 69
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0
  • Location Influence Type: 132

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 11,892
  • Total Building Area: 774
  • Gross Building Area: 774
  • Building Area: 774
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 24
  • Heated Square Feet: 774
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 1
  • Water Service: 2

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: RANCHO SOQUEL
  • Land Acres: 0000000273
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 020

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Santa Cruz City High School District (9-12) in Soquel
  • Census Tract: 122100

Zoning

  • Zoning: R-1-8

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: MAP: 038/231
  • Parcel: 038-231-27-000
  • Municipality: SOQUEL
  • Latitude: 36.978
  • Longitude: -121.932

    Address

  • Full Address: 16 Potbelly Beach Rd
  • Address - House Number: 16
  • Address - Street Name: Potbelly Beach
  • Address - Suffix Type: Rd
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Aptos
  • Carrier Code: C007
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 3535
  • Zip Code: 95003

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $314,638
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 96-111

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.247
  • Valuation Date: Dec 13, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 65
  • Final Value: 1,036,084
  • High Value: 1,292,028
  • Low Value: 780,140

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $150,756
  • Assessed Land Value: $120,702
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $30,054
Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 16 Potbelly Beach Road built and last sold?
The property at 16 Potbelly Beach Road was built in 1959 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 16 Potbelly Beach Road is $2,114,029.
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