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Dining
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Bedroom
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144 Bowen Ave, Aptos, CA 95003

$1,250,000

Last sold 10/13/2026 after 6 Days

4
bed
2
bath
2,057
Sqft ($608/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 144 Bowen Ave

Property type House

Neighborhood

Year built 1974

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 0.31 Acre

Rental estimate

Property description

Welcome to this light-filled contemporary home nestled in the sunny foothills of Aptos, freshly updated with brand-new carpet throughout. Soaring ceilings, a dramatic loft, and walls of glass fill the open great room with natural light and frame serene treed-hillside views. The kitchen features granite counters and a breakfast bar that flows effortlessly to expansive decks, perfect for indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. A flexible bonus space on the lower level, complete with its own kitchenette and private entrance, offers versatility for guest quarters, a home office, or multigenerational living. Set on an oversized parcel with room to grow, this property is a rare opportunity to add value and truly make it your own, all just minutes from Aptos Junior High, local beaches, and hiking trails.

Listed by

Listing Agent - Kiabeth Cook

Listing Office - Bailey Properties

Source: MLSListings

MLS#ML82053494 • last updated 4 days ago

Movoto checked MLSListings for data 11 minutes ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	Ceiling Fan
Heating	Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace, Gas, Wall Furnace
Levels/Style	Contemporary
Type	Residential
MLS #	ML82053494
SqFt	2057
SubType	Single Family Home
Virtual Tour	N/A
Year Built	1974

Interior
# Full Baths	2
Bathrooms	Double Sinks, Primary - Tub With Jets, Showers Over Tubs - 2+, Tile, Tubs - 2+
Total # of Bedrooms	4
Bedrooms	Ground Floor Bedroom
Family Room	Separate Family Room
Laundry	Electricity Hookup (110V), Gas Hookup, Washer / Dryer
Kitchen	Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Hood Over Range, Island, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator
Other Rooms	Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Loft, Utility Room
Dining Room	Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Area
Flooring	Carpet, Tile, Wood
Accessibility Features	None
Fireplace	Living Room

Exterior
Foundation	Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space, Post And Pier, Raised
Roof	Composition, Tar And Gravel
Construction	Wood, Wood Frame
Garage/ Parking Desc	No Garage, Off-Street Parking, Uncovered Parking
Yard/ Grounds	Balcony / Patio, Deck, Fenced, Storage Shed / Structure
Lot Description	Grade - Hillside, Grade - Sloped Down
Fencing	Fenced

Amenities / Utilities
Water Sources	Public
Sewer/ Septic	Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected, Sump Pump
Energy Features	Double Pane Windows, Insulation - Floor, Low Flow Toilet
Utilities	Natural Gas, Public Utilities
Communications	Satellite Dish
Security Features	None
Pool	None
HOA Amenities	High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Location
View	Forest / Woods, Hills
County	Santa Cruz
Area	Aptos
APN	041-371-03-000
Zoning	R-1-10

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Oct 2026
MLS # ML82053494
Oct 15, 2026 Sold
$1,250,000 (-3.8%)
Oct 2, 2026 Pending
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Sep 13, 2026 Contingent
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Sep 8, 2026 Price Change
$1,299,000 (-3.8%)
Jul 8, 2026 Listed
$1,350,000
Jul 8, 2026 Listed
$1,350,000

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2024
$5,292 +2.9%

$366,203 +2.0%
2023
$5,144 +2.8%

$359,023
2022
$5,005 +4.8%

$359,023 +4.04%
2021
$4,776 +1.9%

$345,082 +1.04%
2020
$4,686 +1.9%

$341,544
2019
$4,598 +3.0%

$341,544 +2.0%
2018
$4,465 +1.2%

$334,847 +2.0%
2017
$4,413 +2.4%

$328,281 +2.0%
2016
$4,311 +1.8%

$321,845
2015
$4,234

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144 Bowen Ave
$1.25M
Aptos
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95003
$1.29M -5% y/y
Aptos
$1.29M -7% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
120 Bowen Ave, Aptos, CA 95003	$1,203,000	3/2	1,648	0.02
156 Bowen Ave, Aptos, CA 95003	$1,344,000	2/2	1,496	0.02
147 Bowen Ave, Aptos, CA 95003	$948,000	2/2	1,266	0.03
127 Bowen Ave, Aptos, CA 95003	$1,431,000	3/2	2,162	0.03
170 Bowen Ave, Aptos, CA 95003	$967,000	2/2	1,403	0.03
2041 Wallace Ave, Aptos, CA 95003	$1,073,000	3/1	1,255	0.04
2031 Wallace Ave, Aptos, CA 95003	$1,148,000	3/2	1,734	0.04
2061 Wallace Ave, Aptos, CA 95003	$1,145,000	3/2	1,491	0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.