Q: When will Phase 2 be completed?
A: Construction is nearing completion. Work began in summer 2023 and is expected to be completed in spring 2025.
Q: What does Phase 2 of Aptos Village include?
A: Phase 2 includes three mixed-use buildings, consisting of seven structures located on both sides of Aptos Village Way. Each building will have a commercial ground floor with residential condos above. There will be 29 residential units for sale and roughly 15,000 square feet of commercial space built.
Q: What is the pricing for Phase 2?
A: Pricing details will be released in the coming months.
Q: Is Phase One Complete?
A: Yes. Phase 1 included more than 30 new homes — a mix of condos, townhomes and apartments — as well as about 50,000 square feet of commercial space. In Phase 1, the historic Hihn Apple Barn was moved and renovated to become a New Leaf Community Market. Other businesses that opened during Phase 1 include: The Penny Ice Creamery, Cat & Cloud Coffee, Mentone, Sockshop & Shoe Company, and Sante Arcangeli Family Wines Tasting Room. The County of Santa Cruz also has a satellite office at the Aptos Village.
Q: How many new homes are included in Phase 2?
A: There will be 29 residential units for sale:
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- Three 1-Bedroom Units
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- Eighteen 2-Bedroom Units
- Eight 3-Bedroom Units
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Q: How many of the new homes will be affordable units?
A: Phase 2 includes five affordable units. In total, The Aptos Village Project includes 15% affordable units, with 11 Measure J units. The Measure J program, named for the 1978 voter initiative, makes homes available for purchase at below-market rates. The lottery for Measure J units in the Aptos Village Project will take place in spring 2025.
Q: What parking is included in Phase 2 of the project?
A: There will be a garage assigned to each of the 29 residences, with a total of 43 spaces among the garages and 76 parking spaces disbursed around the buildings. There are two bike lockers and 32 bike parking spots.
Q: Is there commercial space available in Aptos Village?
A: Yes, two vacancies from Phase One are available. Phase 2 opportunities will be released in the coming months. Additional commercial details can be provided by Dixie Divine with Prime Commercial at 408.313.8900.
Q: What is happening with the park space being donated to the County?
A: There is a 24,000-square-foot area within the 11.5-acre project that will be deeded by Aptos Village, LLC, to the County of Santa Cruz Parks Department. The County will decide the specific use for this land.