Forest Lakes, Aptos, CA

Forest Lakes — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Forest Lakes, Aptos, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.

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Top Real Estate Agents in Forest Lakes, Aptos (2026)

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Forest Lakes Neighborhood Overview

Forest Lakes is an established neighborhood in Aptos, California, characterized by a high rate of homeownership at 74.4%. This creates a stable residential environment, with a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 25.6%. The area falls within the primary ZIP code 95003 and is classified as a Luxury market tier, reflecting its premium positioning within the Aptos community.

The housing market snapshot underscores this luxury designation, with a median home value of $1,107,300. Homes here average 1,375 square feet in size. Recent lending activity shows a strong preference for conventional financing, with 442 conventional originations out of a total of 466 HMDA loan originations, indicating a market primarily serving buyers with robust financial profiles. This aligns with the neighborhood's median household income of $136,506. For renters, the median gross rent is reported at $2,364 per month.

Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 7 neighborhoods in Aptos.

Forest Lakes Market Data

MetricValue
Median Home Price$1.1M
Median Gross Rent$2K/mo
Median Household Income$137K
Homeownership Rate74.4%
Renter-Occupied25.6%
Rental Vacancy Rate5.0%
Market TypeBalanced
Market TierLuxury
Primary ZIP Code95003
Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA)
Total Mortgage Originations466
VA Loan Originations5
VA Loan Share1.1%
Average VA Loan Amount$1.1M
Conventional Loan Originations442
FHA Loan Originations19

Top Real Estate Agents in Forest Lakes, Aptos

Merit Criteria — Agents must hold an active license verified by California Department of Real Estate (DRE), maintain a minimum 4.5-star consumer rating with 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, have 5+ years of documented experience, and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.

6 agents met the full merit gate for Forest Lakes, Aptos, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.

Afsheen Jayson Madani Listed

Contact

Phone: (831) 234-6683

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.roomrealestate.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/The%20Madani%20Team

Why selected: Selected for his dedicated community support of Big Brothers Big Sisters and Second Harvest Food Bank, combined with leading a top-performing team with over and.

Community & Leadership

Supporter at Big Brothers Big Sisters[6]

Supporter at Second Harvest Food Bank[6]

Notable Achievements

39th Top Mega Team in the United States and 11th Top Mega Team in California ranked by Volume

#1 Selling Team in Santa Cruz County

#9 Mega Team in California by Volume

#1 Selling Team for Volume and Transactions in All of Santa Cruz County

39th Top Mega Team in the United States

11th Top Mega Team in California

1000+ Transactions Completed

390 Five-Star Reviews

218+ Five-Star Zillow Reviews

5-Star Client Rating

#1 Selling Team in Santa Cruz County since 2015

#1 Selling Team for Volume and Transactions

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management, Luxury homes, Single family homes, Land and lots, Multifamily properties, Commercial real estate, First-time buyers, Property prep and staging, luxury homes, first-time buyers, investment properties, commercial real estate, land sales, multifamily properties, residential sales, residential properties, client referrals, boutique real estate services, buyer representation, seller representation, luxury properties, first-time homebuyers, Property consultation, Transaction management, Market analysis, Client relations, residential real estate, buyers, sellers[4]

Cities Served

Felton

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Benjamin David Strock Listed

5.0 stars 353+ verified reviews License: 1337838 eXp Realty of California Inc. 24+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (831) 688-9800

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.strockrealestate.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Ben%20Strock

Why selected: Selected for his deep community leadership as founder and leader of the Strock Team, combined with a from and.

Notable Achievements

National Team Rankings

Transaction Volume

Perfect Review Rating

Elite HomeLight Partner

Zillow Partner Status

International Real Estate Video Production Awards

Verified Specialties

Property Management, luxury homes, relocation clients, strategic pricing, negotiation, market analysis, video production, team leadership[4]

Cities Served

Aptos

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Kristin Croak Listed

4.9 stars 90+ verified reviews License: SA549276000 ERA Young Realty & Investment 23+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (928) 970-0634

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.propertyinpayson.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/KristinCroakPayson

Why selected: Selected for sustained community leadership and market excellence, with of and a, combined with her ranking as a top statewide producer. Her deep community leadership and specialized expertise in luxury and investment properties further distinguish her.

Community & Leadership

board member at Time Out Shelter[6]

board member at Aspire Arizona Foundation[6]

supporter at Local events and small businesses[6]

Director at Time Out Inc[6]

Past President at Central Arizona Board Of Realtors[6]

Director at Arizona Association Of Realtors[6]

Notable Achievements

RealTrends Verified Leading Agent

689 total sales over 23 years

4.9-star rating with 90 reviews

Best of the Rim Realtor of the Year

2024 RED Awards Finalist

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Staging, Investment Properties, mountain communities, residential sales, client advocacy, market expertise, local market expertise, client communication, marketing, Luxury properties, Distinctive properties, Residential sales, Market analysis, Client advocacy, residential real estate, luxury properties, market analysis, Residential real estate, Local market expertise, Transaction management[4]

Cities Served

Payson

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Amy Jeske Listed

Contact

Phone: (831) 345-0338

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.mysantacruzrealestate.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/AmyJeskeRealtor

Why selected: Selected for her active community support of the Second Harvest Food Bank and. She demonstrates consistent excellence.

Community & Leadership

supporter at Second Harvest Food Bank[6]

Notable Achievements

22+ Years Real Estate Experience

45 Five-Star Reviews

Verified Specialties

First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, Luxury Homes, waterfront properties, multi-family homes, single family homes, luxury real estate[4]

Cities Served

Aptos

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Barbara Joan Weidman Listed

Contact

Phone: (831) 254-6559

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.barbarajweidman.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/bjweidman

Why selected: Selected for her dedicated community involvement, including specialized service to military personnel and veterans. She combines this with of expertise and comprehensive market support for all client types.

Verified Specialties

Relocation, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, Military/Veterans, Luxury Homes, Senior Communities[4]

Cities Served

Carmel

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

George Humberto Alvarez Listed

Contact

Phone: (831) 809-2692

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.santacruzlistings.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/SantaCruzListings

Why selected: Selected for his deep 15+ year community roots as a native and dedicated professional in Santa Cruz, combined with extensive local market knowledge from witnessing the area's growth.

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Staging, Rentals[4]

Cities Served

Aptos

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

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