261 Dry Creek Rd

Off Market

261 Dry Creek Rd

Rio del Mar CA 95003

2057 sq. ft.

4312 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $1,445,000

Kelly Mechem, last sold this property on 15 January 2026 after 83 days on market.

Overview

NOW $1,460,000.00 Major REDUCTION! No home puts you this close to the beach for this price. Just a short 0.30.5 mile stroll down a scenic trail lands you at Hidden Beach & Hidden Beach Parkyour private gateway to sandy shores, gentle waves, playgrounds, picnic spots, & miles of coastal trails. Stroll to the ocean anytime and live the Aptos beach lifestyle every day. This perfect second vacation home is a 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath, 2,057 sq ft retreat on a 4,312 sq ft lot. The reverse floor plan maximizes light with elegant hardwood and tile floors throughout. The open living area features a cozy gas fireplace and bay window, flowing into an updated kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a skylight. The primary suite includes a private bath, plus 2 additional bedrooms. A versatile lower-level office with separate entrance and full bath is ideal for remote work or guests, while the entertaining room with built-in bar sets the stage for memorable gatherings that step outside to expansive wrap around decking, also a fenced backyard with fire pit and outdoor shower. A 2-car garage and dog run complete the package. Near Seascape Resort, golf, Deluxe Foods, and top Aptos schools, this is your coastal sanctuary the beach at your doorstep, now more attainable than ever!

Features

3 bedrooms

4 bathrooms

2 carspaces

2 garage spaces

2057 sq. ft. floor area

4312 sq. ft. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 3 bedroom single-family properties sold in Rio del Mar over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 261 Dry Creek Rd is $1.48m.

Median value

$1.48m

Estimated value range

$455k - $6.5m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

-7%

decrease over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Rio del Mar. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 261 Dry Creek Rd

2026

Sold

$1,445,000

15 Jan 2026 by Kelly Mechem, of Bailey Properties

2019

Sold

$960,000

17 Jul 2019 by Randy Maldonado, of Cheshire-Rio Realty

2001

Sold

$544,000

30 Nov 2001 by Debra Lantis, of David Lyng Real Estate

Happy sellers in Rio del Mar

52%

52% of sellers in Rio del Mar reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Rio del Mar stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 5 reviews in Rio del Mar over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 3 bedroom single-family properties in Rio del Mar

In the last 12 months, 124 three-bedroom single-family properties similar to 261 Dry Creek Rd, have been sold.

This represents a 5% increase in three-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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People are reaching out to these agents in Rio del Mar for a market analysis.

Mario Desantis

at Coldwell Banker Realty

(23 reviews)

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Teresa Marlow

at Compass

(58 reviews)

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Erika Reid

at Bailey Properties

(30 reviews)

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Suzanne Yost

at Compass

(8 reviews)

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Mario Desantis

Mario Desantis is an award winning recommended agent for Rio del Mar. They have 5 local sales and collected 4 local reviews across the last 12 months.

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Teresa Marlow

Sellers who recommend Teresa Marlow have praised them for being local expert, responsive, clear communication, friendly, hard-working, supportive, and empathetic