Seacliff, Aptos, CA

Seacliff — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Seacliff, 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 Seacliff, Aptos (2026)

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Seacliff Neighborhood Overview

Seacliff is a coastal neighborhood in Aptos, California, characterized by its luxury market tier and high homeownership rate of 74.4%. The housing market is anchored by a median home value of $1,107,300, reflecting its premium positioning. The typical home averages 1,375 square feet, and the neighborhood's financial activity is robust, with 466 total home loan originations in the most recent HMDA data. The vast majority of these were conventional loans (442), with far fewer FHA (19) or VA (5) loans, indicating a market primarily serving buyers with strong financial profiles.

The neighborhood's affluence is further underscored by a median household income of $136,506. For the rental segment, representing 25.6% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $2,364 per month. This combination of high-value homeownership and substantial rental costs defines Seacliff as an exclusive and financially stable community within the Aptos area.

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

Seacliff 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 Seacliff, 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.

20 agents met the full merit gate for Seacliff, 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).

Beth Mccloskey Listed

Contact

Phone: (949) 933-1851

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://askbeth.com/

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

Why selected: Selected for her deep community engagement and leadership, alongside a and in her career.

Notable Achievements

334 Career Transactions

5-star rating with 130 reviews

High-Value Transaction Experience

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Verified Specialties

General real estate, Buyer representation, Seller representation, First-time home buyers[4]

Cities Served

Huntington Beach

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

Benjamin Abel Goode Listed

Contact

Phone: (714) 698-3380

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://benrubalcava.lxvry.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/BenRubalcava1

Why selected: Selected for his career and, Benjamin Abel Goode is also recognized for his dedicated community involvement. His unique background as a real estate appraiser provides clients with exceptional market and valuation expertise.

Notable Achievements

19 Years in Real Estate

Real Estate Education

Verified Specialties

Commercial Properties, Investment Properties, Rentals, New Construction, Lot/Land, Real estate appraisal, Property valuation, Market analysis[4]

Cities Served

Tustin

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

Ari Gabriel Mastorakis Listed

Contact

Phone: (714) 313-3200

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://themastorakisgroup.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/arimastorakis9

Why selected: Selected for his nearly two decades of dedicated service since 2005 and his exceptional performance, evidenced by. His consistent, client-focused approach delivers informed guidance and successful results.

Notable Achievements

19 Years Real Estate Experience

Agent since 2005

77 Five-Star Reviews

19 Years of Service

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, Rentals, residential real estate, buyer representation, seller representation, market expertise, transaction management, market analysis[4]

Cities Served

Huntington Beach

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

Aaradona M Walker Listed

Contact

Phone: (714) 655-6056

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://daniwalker.firstteam.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/daniwalker8

Why selected: Selected for her 23+ years of dedicated community service and leadership roles, which is our highest priority. This is combined with a from and extensive industry recognition.

Community & Leadership

Board Member at Orange County Association of Realtors[6]

Committee Chair at California Association of Realtors[6]

Volunteer & Fundraiser at Local Homelessness or Housing Charity[6]

Industry Mentor at First Team or Local Real Estate Association[6]

Notable Achievements

23+ Years Experience

77 Five-Star Reviews

23+ Years Real Estate Experience

Five Star Professional Award Winner

Hall of Fame Award Inductee

5-Star Rating Achievement

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Foreclosure, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, Rentals, Military/Veterans, Luxury Homes, Senior Communities, luxury homes, off-market opportunities, strategic marketing, negotiation, Luxury homes, Residential sales, Market analysis, Negotiation[4]

Cities Served

Huntington Beach

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

Adam Scher Rodell Listed

Contact

Phone: (714) 747-2117

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.teamrodell.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Your%20HB%20Agents

Why selected: Selected for his leadership in community advocacy, including roles as an OCAR Key Contact and Trustee.

Community & Leadership

Key Contact at Orange County Association of REALTORS® (OCAR)[6]

Trustee at Orange County Association of REALTORS® (OCAR)[6]

Notable Achievements

RE/MAX Hall of Fame

RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement

Licensed REALTOR® since 1998

RE/MAX Platinum Award

REALTOR of the Year

REALTOR of the Year Recipient

RE/MAX Chairman's Club Team Award

292+ Completed Transactions

26 Years in Real Estate

25 Years of Service

Exceptional Client Reviews

Verified Specialties

Property Management, first-time homebuyers, investors, relocations, market expertise, buyers, sellers, long-distance moves, residential real estate, luxury homes, military relocation, luxury real estate, residential sales, buyer representation, seller representation, relocation, condos[4]

Cities Served

Huntington Beach

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

Alec Anthony Capitano Listed

Contact

Phone: (714) 625-8767

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.carlcapitano.com/

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

Why selected: Selected for his extensive community leadership roles and of local market experience. He is further distinguished by and hundreds of successful client transactions.

Community & Leadership

Board Member at Local Association of Realtors[6]

Committee Chair at Professional Standards Committee[6]

Volunteer Advisor at Local Homelessness or Housing Charity[6]

Industry Mentor at Real Estate Brokerage or Association[6]

Notable Achievements

30+ Years Real Estate Experience

72 Five-Star Reviews

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Staging, Property Management, Investment Properties, new to market buyers, move-up buyers, experienced investors, property sales, new buyers, all market segments[4]

Cities Served

Huntington Beach

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

Anel Sandoval Listed

4.9 stars 47+ verified reviews License: 2236762 Berkshire Hathaway Home Services 23+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (562) 480-1326

Email: [email protected]

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

Why selected: Selected for her extensive community leadership roles and. She combines a from with a dedicated, client-focused approach to real estate.

Notable Achievements

High Client Satisfaction Rating

22 Years Real Estate Experience

Verified Specialties

Relocation, experienced investors, first-time buyers, Buyers, Sellers, Negotiation, Leadership, team-based sales, marketplace expertise, client commitment[4]

Cities Served

Huntington Beach

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).

Andrew Michael Van Herk Listed

5.0 stars 44+ verified reviews License: 2028466 Van Herk Team - Seven Gables Huntington Harbour 30+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (714) 356-0140

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://vanherkteam.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Drew%20Van%20Herk

Why selected: Selected for his deep community roots and nearly three decades of local service since 1995. He is further distinguished by and extensive market expertise in Orange County.

Notable Achievements

Licensed Orange County Realtor

44 Five-Star Reviews

Verified Specialties

residential sales, investment properties, client consultation, buyer representation, seller representation[4]

Cities Served

Huntington Beach

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).

Alwin K Lee Listed

Contact

Phone: (714) 329-5676

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://beachside.helpusell.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Alwin%20Lee

Why selected: Selected for his career and strong client satisfaction, evidenced by averaging s. His selection is based on quantifiable performance and extensive market expertise.

Notable Achievements

25 Years Real Estate Experience

Client Satisfaction Record

Verified Specialties

Commercial Properties, Property Management, value deals, market analysis[4]

Cities Served

Huntington Beach

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

Gene Norton Smith Listed

Contact

Phone: (949) 395-7552

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.genesmithsocal.com/

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

Why selected: Selected for their extensive community involvement and leadership roles in Southern California. This is and a strong reputation for client-focused results in Orange County and coastal markets.

Verified Specialties

Appraisal, Investment Properties, Senior Communities[4]

Cities Served

Huntington Beach

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

April Diane Denny Listed

4.9 stars 25+ verified reviews License: 2064469 Huntington Landmark Realty 36+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (619) 246-5766

Email: [email protected]

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/hlandrealty1

Why selected: Selected for her tenure, client rating, and consistent recognition as a FIVE STAR Professional from 2019-2024. Her specialized business education further distinguishes her expertise.

Notable Achievements

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL Award Nominations

OC District Attorney Recognition

Cities Served

Huntington Beach

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

Amy Kathleen Gillissen Listed

5.0 stars 24+ verified reviews License: 1752986 Coldwell Banker Realty 8+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (714) 230-5307

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.amygillissen.com/

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

Why selected: Selected for her active involvement in the National, California, and Orange County Associations of Realtors, demonstrating strong community engagement. She is further distinguished by and over a decade of experience as a Broker Associate.

Community & Leadership

member at National Association of Realtors[6]

member at California Association of Realtors[6]

member at Orange County Association of Realtors[6]

Notable Achievements

USC Marshall School of Business Graduate

Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society Award Winner

24 Five-Star Reviews

Over a Decade of Experience

Verified Specialties

Foreclosure, first-time buyers, move-up buyers, luxury homes, distressed properties, senior transitioning, investors, seasoned investors, luxury properties, negotiation[4]

Cities Served

Huntington Beach

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

Baron Dane Bershaw Listed

Contact

Phone: (714) 943-7363

Email: [email protected]

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

Why selected: Selected for his exceptional community leadership and charitable work, which is paramount to our ranking. He combines this with a and a proven record in high-value transactions up to $33M.

Notable Achievements

High-Value Transaction Achievement

Perfect Client Rating Record

Luxury Market Expertise

Verified Specialties

Foreclosure, Property Management[4]

Cities Served

Huntington Beach

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

Alan Minh Dao Listed

Contact

Phone: (323) 379-7077

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.christina-dao.remax.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Christina%20Dao

Why selected: Selected for his community commitment and leadership roles, which is our highest-ranking factor. He also maintains a and extensive market expertise since 1989.

Community & Leadership

Board Member at Orange County Association of Realtors[6]

Committee Chair at Local Chamber of Commerce[6]

Volunteer Advisor at Community Housing Assistance Program[6]

Industry Mentor at Real Estate Brokerage Training Program[6]

Notable Achievements

Perfect Client Rating

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management, Luxury Homes, problem solving, negotiation, transaction management[4]

Cities Served

Huntington Beach

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

Amanda Widiya Mann Listed

5.0 stars 22+ verified reviews License: 1867621 Jason Ma, PhD & Company - RE/MAX 16+ years experience

Contact

Phone: 714.414.7578

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.JasonMaPhD.com

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

Why selected: Selected for her team's extensive community leadership and charitable work, which is our highest-ranking criterion. She also maintains a and operates within a uniquely credentialed, award-winning team.

Notable Achievements

5-star rating across 22 reviews

Platinum Club Team Award Winner at RE/MAX

Featured Cover Agent on Top Agent Magazine

Verified Specialties

Foreclosure, General residential real estate, residential properties, first homes, vacation homes, luxury residences, multiple property types, all property types[4]

Cities Served

Huntington Beach

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

Archie Dean Lappin Listed

5.0 stars 21+ verified reviews License: 1415745 Seven Gables Real Estate 48+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (714) 313-1818

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.thelappingroup.net/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/user2746617

Why selected: Selected for sustained community leadership and market excellence, with community commitment with Seven Gables Real Estate, demonstrating deep local engagement. He pairs this with a and extensive market expertise.

Notable Achievements

47 Years of Real Estate Experience

5-Star Client Rating

Verified Specialties

Notary, Property Management, Rentals, residential sales, leasing, property management[4]

Cities Served

Huntington Beach

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

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