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$3,000 / Month

1562 Dolphin Dr

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Aptos, CA 95003

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831-515-8421

  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1.5

  • Square Feet

    945 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Oct 16

1562 Dolphin Dr
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About This Home

$3,000 deposit, Available Oct 16

Available for long-term rental: a bright and comfortable 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath condo in the desirable Spindrift Homeowners Association in Aptos. Just minutes from Rio Del Mar and the beach, this home offers the best of coastal living with the ease of a well-maintained community. The unit features two spacious bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, offering comfortable living space for a family, couple, or roommates looking to enjoy the Central Coast lifestyle. New vinyl flooring and fresh paint will be installed prior to move-in, giving the home a clean, updated feel from day one. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening unwind on the large private patio, a great spot to relax and take in the coastal air. Residents of Spindrift enjoy access to a community pool, perfect for relaxing on warm days, along with a covered carport for your vehicle. Location is everything, and this one delivers, you're just a short distance from Rio Del Mar's shops and restaurants, as well as easy beach access for sunset walks, surfing, or simply enjoying the coastal air. Whether you're commuting along Highway 1 or exploring everything Aptos and Santa Cruz County have to offer, this location puts you close to it all. This is a well-kept, quiet community offering 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a covered carport, and a shared pool, all just minutes from Rio Del Mar and the beach. With new flooring, fresh paint, and a large private patio, this Spindrift condo is ready to welcome its next tenant. Don't miss the opportunity to call it home. Contact us today to schedule a showing! 1 year lease 1 assigned covered car port Pets Negotiable Water & Garbage Included

Unique Features

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1562 Dolphin Dr is a house located in Santa Cruz County and the 95003 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Pajaro Valley Unified School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

House Features

  • Dishwasher
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Pool

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Fees not specified
  • Cats Allowed
  • Fees not specified

Contact

  • Listed by Anderson Christie Real Estate | Anderson Christie Real Estate
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
City - Aptos

Aptos is a Central Coast town where coastal redwood forest meets Monterey Bay, offering a pace of life that feels a world away from Silicon Valley even though San Jose is only about 65 miles north. Daily life revolves around outdoor access, a walkable village center, and casual dining spots tucked among local shopping centers. Santa Cruz is roughly seven to nine miles west, putting a full dining and arts scene well within reach, while Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and Seacliff State Beach anchor everyday recreation right at the doorstep.

The rental market leans toward smaller apartment communities and garden-style buildings, alongside single-family homes and condominiums for rent that reflect the town's low-density, seven-square-mile footprint. Townhome rentals and contemporary residences are common throughout the residential areas.

Cabrillo College sits just over three miles away, and UC Santa Cruz is a 27-minute drive, giving Aptos a connection to academic life.

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Amenities
  • Dishwasher
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Pool
  • Water & Garbage
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Cabrillo College
Drive: 10 min 4.5 mi
UC Santa Cruz
Drive: 27 min 14.8 mi
Cal State Monterey Bay
Drive: 36 min 27.2 mi
Gavilan College, Gilroy
Drive: 46 min 31.8 mi
1562 Dolphin Dr is within 10 minutes or 4.5 miles from Cabrillo College. It is also near UC Santa Cruz and Gavilan College, Gilroy.
Schools
Rio Del Mar Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
393 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 9 out of 10
Lagunita Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
62 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10
Aptos Junior High School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
587 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10
Aptos High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,274 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10
Aptos Academy
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
St. Abraham's Classical Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
166 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

1562 Dolphin Dr is near Monterey Regional, located 34.1 miles or 43 minutes away, and Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 40.3 miles or 56 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
San Martin Caltrain Station Northbound
Drive: 49 min 29.5 mi
San Martin Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 50 min 29.6 mi
Morgan Hill Caltrain Station Northbound
Drive: 54 min 30.5 mi
Gilroy Caltrain Station Northbound
Drive: 44 min 30.6 mi
Blossom Hill Caltrain Station Northbound
Drive: 57 min 40.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Monterey Regional
 Drive: 43 min 34.1 mi
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
 Drive: 56 min 40.3 mi
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
79 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1562 Dolphin Dr.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Seascape Village
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Deer Park Marketplace
Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
105 Post Office Dr
Drive: 7 min 2.8 mi
1562 Dolphin Dr has 3 shopping centers within 2.8 miles, which is about a 7-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Seacliff State Beach
 Drive: 9 min 3.0 mi
Manresa State Beach
 Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
 Drive: 15 min 5.0 mi
New Brighton State Beach
 Drive: 14 min 5.8 mi
Sunset State Beach
 Drive: 18 min 7.5 mi
1562 Dolphin Dr has 5 parks within 7.5 miles, including Seacliff State Beach, Manresa State Beach, and The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Watsonville Community Hospital
Drive: 9 min 6.3 mi
Dominican Hospital
Drive: 12 min 7.6 mi
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz
Drive: 13 min 8.0 mi
1562 Dolphin Dr has 3 hospitals within 8.0 miles, the nearest is Watsonville Community Hospital which is 6.3 miles away and a 9 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Presidio of Monterey
Drive: 45 min 34.4 mi
Coast Guard Facilities
Drive: 51 min 36.7 mi
Ames Research Center
Drive: 66 min 46.3 mi
1562 Dolphin Dr has 3 military bases within 46.3 miles, the nearest is Presidio of Monterey which is 34.4 miles away and a 45 minute drive.

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