Seascape real estate and development history
This area was primarily developed in the early 80'-90's. The design is quite unique to the area as you will find no other real estate communities like it in the Aptos, California area. Our MLS lumps these areas of Rio Del Mar and Seascape together as area 48. They really are two different and distinct areas as you will see, but both can be searched under the zip code of 95003. Both are nice, but in vastly different ways.
Seascape was developed in different phases by different developers, but the Holcomb Corporation, also the developer of the Seascape resort and shopping center, is probably the most prominent. All of these projects took the patience of a saint to get built, but I think the end result is nice and well done. Seascape has a variety of properties, from condominiums for seniors, to ocean view condominiums to multi-million dollar homes. There are luxury ocean view homes over looking the sand, ocean front homes, bluff homes, ocean view hill side homes, and homes on open space green belts. There are some of the best neighborhoods in Aptos here.
At the end of Clubhouse Drive, basically the start of Seascape in my mind, at the Sumner area on down is a gated oceanfront community. The homes all have ocean views, some greater than others. Some of these homes are original and others are luxury homes finished in great quality and detail.Some homes front the ocean, where the sand between your toes is literally steps away. These home are protected by a big seawall. There is beach and waves in front of you, and pretty sunsets to ease your mind. Most of the homes are single level, though some are two story. This real estate is some of the priciest in the area, with many homes in the $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 range. Why not retire here? Give me a call to see some of these at 831-818-7524.
One of the design aspects of the Seascape real estate development is that is very uncommon is that many of the lower streets in the development have wide green belts behind the homes. They also have large center islands of lawn in the roads so that there is a great sense of spaciousness. The houses are all mostly all contemporary in style and generally range from 2000-3000 square feet. Most are 3 bedrooms, though some are 4 bedrooms. They often feature open airy designs with a lot of light. Not all was built out so there is a variety of independently built homes. They have plenty of play area around to throw the Frisbee or play tag football. These homes are often on streets off of the two main streets of Seascape Boulevard and Dolphin drive.The main development of homes have names like Via Novella, Via Lantana, Via Trinita,Via Medici, Via Soderini, and Calypso.
There are a number of different condominium complexes with different styles and views. Most of the Seascape condominiums are in the $450,000-800,000 range and are 2 or 3 bedrooms. The bigger developments are Spindrift and Pinescape.In general the largest condominiums in the county are in Seascape. Pinescape is off of Dolphin Drive and Spindrift is off of Via Tornasol.
There is a shopping center that has a small grocery store with a nice deli and good selection of wine. There is also a liquor store, a pizza shop, a Mexican restaurant, Palapas, and a Chinese restaurant,and a coffee shop. The area has one of the best in Seascape Flowers, which has great flowers. Also included are some small retail outlets for beach apparel and professional offices as well. Across the street from this is the Seascape Sports Club. It is a tennis club that has gym facilities as well as a pool. They have professional level tournaments on an annual basis.
The Seascape resort was a slick development. It has a main building and rooms, with the Sanderlings Restaurant within it, as well as a bar and pool. They have nice ocean and canyon views and sit on property that overlooks the bluffs. The development was once again shackled by the backward thinking of many Santa Cruz County residents. The development was limited in size, so to mitigate this limitation, private condominiums were built on the grounds, in the style as the rest of the development. The development then sold these condominiums that were attached to the resort, and did very well selling them. The Seascape resort condominium owners cannot use them though for more than 90 days a year, per the limitations imposed by the county residents. The rest of the time they either sit empty or get scalped of 50% of the rental income the resort charges. Some of the rental income is pretty substantial, so it is of some benefit to some who choose to use their units' part time. If you decide that you want to rent your place, you will have to furnish with approval from the management of the hotel. This is a great place live, or retire to. Call me, I live in the area, 831-818-7524. Thanks Gregg
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