Rio Del Mar, Aptos, CA

Rio Del Mar — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

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Top Real Estate Agents in Rio Del Mar, Aptos (2026)

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Rio Del Mar Neighborhood Overview

Rio Del Mar is a coastal neighborhood in Aptos, California, characterized by its luxury market tier. The housing market reflects this positioning, with a median home value of $1,107,300 and an average home size of approximately 1,375 square feet. The neighborhood has a high homeownership rate of 74.4%, indicating a stable, established community, while the renter-occupied rate is 25.6% with a median gross rent of $2,364 per month.

The financial profile of residents is strong, with a median household income of $136,506. Recent mortgage lending activity shows a clear preference for conventional financing, with 442 conventional loan originations out of a total of 466 HMDA originations, alongside 19 FHA and 5 VA loans. This lending pattern aligns with the high-value property market. The neighborhood's primary ZIP code is 95003, anchoring it within the Aptos area.

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Rio Del Mar 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 Rio Del Mar, 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.

3 agents met the full merit gate for Rio Del Mar, Aptos, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.

Benjamin David Strock Listed

5.0 stars 353+ verified reviews License: 01337838 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).

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).

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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